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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:

    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.

    Machinery Installation

    Installation

    Machinery Relocation

    Relocation

    Technical and Complex Lifting

    Technical & Complex Lifting

    CDM Management

    CDM Management

    Mechanical and Engineering

    Mechanical & Electrical

    Factory Relocation

    Factory Relocation

    Asset Rationalisation

    Asset Rationalisation & Realisation

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    Logistics

    Contract Lifting

    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

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      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

      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.

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