
Industrial relocation services
in Wigan and the North West
If you need a trusted industrial relocation company in the North West, then look no further than our Wigan branch.
With a strong reputation among manufacturers and industrial operators, we provide reliable specialist moving services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients across the region.
Proudly serving Wigan, Greater Manchester, and the North West, we provide expert planning and execution for industrial service projects of all sizes, backed by our lift and shift expertise and extensive heavy lifting equipment.
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Heavy Machinery Lifting
Our expert teams of machinery movers use cranes, hydraulic gantry systems, forklifts, Versalifts, slings, skates, and chains to lift industrial equipment and assets.
Machinery Moves and Factory Relocation
From decommissioning to loading, transport and reconfiguration, we handle it all.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
We provide specialist mechanical and electrical engineering services to support industries including power and energy, heavy industry, FMCG, engineering, automotive and aerospace.
Asset Rationalisation and Realisation
Whether you’re downsizing, decommissioning part of a plant, or releasing capital to aid cash flow, we can help optimise resources for improved efficiency.
Technical and Complex Lifting
Our wholly-owned fleet of specialist machinery lifting kits means we always have the correct lift and shift equipment to offer a tailored approach to even the most challenging lifting tasks.
CDM Management and SHEQ Best Practices
We are fully committed to maintaining compliance, quality, health and safety across all levels of the business.
Logistics
Our Wigan branch offers comprehensive heavy machinery solutions, experience, and industrial logistics expertise to ensure every move goes to plan.
Contract Lifting
We offer industrial businesses in the North West the perfect combination of skilled professionals and specialist lifting equipment for contract lifts of all sizes.
Why choose AIS Vanguard in Wigan?
For 5 decades, AIS Vanguard has earned an enviable reputation as a leading multi-disciplined industrial engineering business. Our Wigan location serves as a pivotal hub for businesses in Wigan, Greater Manchester, and the wider North West region. Our team of experienced machinery movers have successfully completed complex projects for clients in:
- Warrington
- Liverpool
- Preston
- Blackburn
- Burnley
- Lancaster
- Carlisle
- Penrith
We fully understand the unique challenges faced by industries in this vibrant region, and our expertise ensures that we can provide effective solutions for your industrial relocation needs.
How we can help
The North West has a rich manufacturing heritage and continues to be one of the UK’s key industrial areas. Our Wigan lift and shift team is committed to supporting local operators as their requirements evolve. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Lift and shift
- Heavy machinery moving
- Machinery installations
- Factory decommissioning and reconfiguration
- Mechanical and electrical engineering
- Complex factory and equipment relocations
- Hydraulic jacking systems
- Specialist lifting services
With advanced equipment available and experienced specialised teams of experts, we ensure that your operations run smoothly, regardless of the project’s complexity.
Lift and shift services in a wide range of sectors
Our Wigan lift and shift team has extensive experience working with a wide variety of sectors across Wigan and the wider North West, including aviation, defence, and food and drink.
Our skilled team is adept at planning and executing machinery installations, decommissioning, removals, and relocations in these demanding environments. We recognise the importance of optimising efficiency, minimising downtime, managing maintenance schedules, and maintaining strict hygiene and productivity standards, so all projects are carried out with the utmost care to maintain your high standards. With our robust equipment and skilled personnel, we’re well-equipped to manage even the most challenging lifting and moving tasks.
Our comprehensive equipment fleet
From our Wigan base, we can handle industrial projects of any size and scope. Our fleet of heavy lifting equipment includes:
- Cranes
- Hydraulic gantry systems
- Forklift trucks
- Versalifts
- Various slings, skates, and chains
With this extensive equipment inventory, there’s no project we can’t successfully handle. They allow us to effectively manage any heavy lifting services, and that all your operational needs are managed safely, efficiently, on time, and on budget.
AIS Vanguard for Lifting Services and Machinery Removals in Wigan & The North West
Our Wigan Branch Provides Industrial Services throughout the Greater Manchester and the North West, including Warrington, Liverpool, Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Lancaster, Carlisle and Penrith.
Installation
Relocation
Technical & Complex Lifting
CDM Management
Mechanical & Electrical
Factory Relocation
Asset Rationalisation & Realisation
Logistics
Contract Lifting
Always here to support you
Many of our clients operate around the clock, which is why our expert Wigan team is available 24/7, all year round. We understand that industrial relocation needs can arise at any time, so we’re committed to providing you with responsive, reliable service, right when you need it.
Reach out and discover how we can tailor our specialist moving services to meet your specific requirements in Wigan and the wider North West region.
Call us today at 01257 447000, and let us know how we can assist you with your next industrial project.
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Case Studies
Spirit Aerosystems
Working within a tight and mission-critical four-day project window, we carried out an Airbus gantry crane relocation project, involving removal, relocation, re-installation and commissioning.
The five-person team used a 40t mobile crane and jacking system to carry out the project, working out of hours and over a weekend to get the job done safely and on-time with zero incidents.
Rolls Royce Marine
This project involved installation of multiple precision engineering machines, including offloading, installation, services and containments and commissioning.
The AIS Vanguard team was given full security clearance to work independently on site with a team that included a project manager, mechanical and electrical engineers, pipefitters and welders. The project was completed safely and on time with zero incidents.

