Planning an industrial relocation project is a complex task that requires meticulous coordination and strategic planning to ensure minimal disruption. For companies embarking on this journey, working with an experienced, trusted partner like AIS Vanguard is crucial. Our expertise, proven track record, and reliability help our customers navigate the complexities of relocating production systems, assembly lines, or entire plants, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
AIS Vanguard can support every stage of a relocation project, from planning the minute details to professional implementation.
Planning is paramount
A successful machinery relocation project must start with a feasibility study considering cost, logistics, and potential risks. Following this, AIS Vanguard’s expert project managers create a detailed timeline outlining key milestones and deadlines before securing all necessary permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations at the new location.
Planning includes an inventory of all equipment and machinery to identify items that may require specialist handling or lifting equipment. It also involves detailed coordination and communication with suppliers and customers to manage supply chain continuity.
The three stages of industrial relocation
1. Machinery disconnecting, decommissioning and dismantling.
AIS Vanguard machinery relocation specialists disconnect and decommission machines and help dismantle the equipment, where required, to minimise disruption and avoid costly building modifications that are sometimes needed for removal.
This vital first stage protects valuable assets and their components and simplifies and reduces transportation costs by avoiding the need for heavy or wide-load support vehicles and permits.
2. Machinery removal and transportation
Following the successful disconnection and dismantling of machinery, the next stage is transportation. Our customers have full access to AIS Vanguard’s industrial logistics service, guaranteeing a seamless approach throughout the relocation project.
We offer much more than a vehicle and a driver. We deliver specialist support throughout all stages of transportation, including specialist packing, using our varied in-house fleet of heavy lifting equipment to load machinery for transport, and organising any support vehicles or heavy machinery transportation permits if required.
3. Machinery assembly, installation and commissioning
Once assets arrive at their new location, AIS Vanguard’s specialist fleet unloads equipment before professionals reverse the machinery dismantling process, reassembling and installing equipment at the new location.
M&E experts then recommission assets and conduct testing and safety checks to ensure machinery can get up and running smoothly.
To access a full turnkey service and ensure a professional and smooth transition during your relocation projects, contact AIS Vanguard to discuss your requirements today.