FMCG Sector Solutions
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is one of the most demanding, high-paced and highly regulated industries in the country, requiring precision, efficiency, and uninterrupted operations. From food and beverage production to personal care and household goods, FMCG businesses rely on efficient supply chains and optimised factory layouts.
At AIS Vanguard, we provide expert machinery installation, factory relocation, and heavy lifting services to ensure FMCG manufacturers can meet (and improve on) their production demands while minimising downtime. Our specialist industrial services teams have supported FMCG manufacturers across the UK and Europe in setting up, maintaining, and relocating their production facilities for over 40 years.
How We Helped Spirit Aerospace
Our team were trusted by Spirit Aerospace to complete a full gantry crane lift and relocation.
The Airbus Hanger previously contained two 71 metre span cranes, with the west crane being in a much better condition than the other. Spirit required the east crane to be removed completely to allow the west crane to move along the gantry system, into the area where the east crane previously operated. The majority of the company’s assembly works were also due to take place here for a new order that had been secured.
Once the west crane had been moved into its new position, our team lifted the east crane back onto the rails, tested it and recommissioned it, all within a time frame of just 4 days.
Our Expertise in the FMCG Sector
With decades of experience in heavy machinery moving and factory relocation, AIS Vanguard has become a trusted partner for countless FMCG businesses. We understand the critical nature of maintaining high production output while implementing essential upgrades or expansions.
Our turnkey services include:
- Machinery installation & commissioning: Our team ensures new equipment is installed and tested to strict operational standards
- Factory relocation & reconfiguration: We manage entire factory relocation projects, from dismantling and transport to reassembly
- Heavy lifting & moving: Using advanced lifting equipment, such as hydraulic gantries, mobile cranes, and contract lifting services, we safely move and position machinery with precision
- Mechanical & electrical installation: We provide full mechanical and electrical engineering services to integrate equipment seamlessly
- Logistics & project management: We also offer 360° logistics planning, risk assessment, and coordination with multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
The Risks To Your Business Through Poor FMCG Machinery Installation
A poorly executed machinery installation can lead to production delays, safety hazards, reputational damage, and increased operational costs. At AIS Vanguard, we help FMCG manufacturers mitigate these risks through:
- Minimised downtime: We schedule and execute machinery moves with minimal disruption to your existing day-to-day production
- Compliance with health & safety regulations: Our strict adherence to LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), CDM and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) ensures a high degree of workplace safety
- Equipment protection: Using precise contract lifting solutions, we can handle machinery with extreme care to prevent damage during relocation or installation
- Regulatory compliance: Our team ensures all installations align with HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidelines and industry-specific requirements
AIS Vanguard’s FMCG Installation Process
Our team takes a methodical approach to every FMCG project, carefully planning and executing each stage to ensure a smooth and efficient installation process:
- Initial consultation & site survey: We conduct a thorough on-site assessment to understand your production requirements, facility layout, and potential challenges. This includes evaluating space constraints, access points, and environmental factors to develop a tailored installation plan that ensures efficiency, safety, and minimal disruption to your operation
- Risk assessment: We conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify potential hazards, ensuring all factory relocation and machinery moving activities adhere to strict safety standards. This includes structural assessments, load-bearing calculations, and contingency planning to mitigate any risks before work begins
- Logistics, budgeting, permits & timelines: We manage every logistical aspect of the project, from coordinating transport and securing necessary permits to establishing clear budgets and timelines. Our team ensures smooth operations by anticipating challenges, streamlining workflows, and keeping the project on schedule and within budget
- Heavy lifting & equipment positioning: We use state-of-the-art lifting solutions, including forklift trucks, telescopic handlers, and modular lifting systems, to safely manoeuvre and position heavy machinery with precision. Our expert team ensures that all equipment is correctly aligned and securely placed to prevent operational issues and minimise downtime.
- Mechanical & electrical integration: Our skilled mechanical and electrical engineers handle all aspects of machinery installation, from assembling components to connecting power, water, and compressed air systems. We ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure, so your production line is fully operational from day one
- Testing, commissioning & handover: Before your factory resumes full-scale production, we carry out thorough testing and commissioning to confirm that all machinery operates safely and efficiently. We provide comprehensive training and documentation, ensuring your team is fully equipped to maintain smooth operations moving forward.
It couldn’t be simpler, safer, or more cost-effective.
Why choose AIS Vanguard for FMCG industrial services?
We deliver a 360-degree turnkey service, expertly managing every aspect of machinery installation, relocation, and maintenance. Here’s why FMCG businesses rely on us to make their heavy machine-lifting project go off without a hitch:
- Proven track record: We have extensive experience working with leading FMCG brands across the UK and Europe, overseeing everything from installing clean rooms and assembly lines to decommissioning production lines and the electrical installation of robots
- Specialist equipment & expertise: Our investment in our in-house state-of-the-art mobile cranes, pick and carry cranes, and specialist lifting solutions ensures the safe and efficient handling of delicate FMCG production machinery
- Scalable solutions: Whether relocating a single production line or an entire facility, we adapt to project size and complexity with ease
- Dedicated project management: Our structured approach encompasses everything from risk assessments to method statements, regulatory compliance, subcontractors, and key stakeholder management, to ensure a flawlessly smooth execution
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Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector relies on uninterrupted operations. Our project managers use a methodical 360-degree approach to schedule machinery moves, installations, and factory reconfigurations around your existing production demands. By conducting thorough site surveys and logistical planning in advance, we ensure that new lines or relocated assets are operational as quickly as possible.
Safety is paramount in highly regulated FMCG environments. We strictly adhere to LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations), PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), and CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations. Our team ensures all installations align with HSE guidelines, providing comprehensive risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) to mitigate hazards and protect your high-value equipment.
Yes. Our in-house mechanical and electrical engineering teams manage the full integration of robotic systems and automated assembly lines. This includes assembling components, connecting power, water, and compressed air systems, and performing rigorous testing and commissioning. We ensure that your new automated assets are seamlessly integrated with your existing infrastructure and ready for full-scale production from day one.