Turnkey Factory Relocation Solutions
Relocating an entire factory takes more than moving heavy machinery. It requires the experience, specialist equipment, and project control to move a complete operation safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to production.
As one of the UK’s leading providers of factory relocation, machinery relocation and machinery installation, AIS Vanguard delivers a complete turnkey service from initial planning through to completion. With over 50 years’ experience and a highly skilled team, we coordinate every aspect of your relocation to ensure a professional, smooth transition, even when production needs to continue throughout the process.
Our in-house fleet of specialist transport and lifting equipment gives us greater control over logistics, helping us manage complex factory moves safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to your operations.
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One Experienced Team for Your Complete Factory Relocation
AIS Vanguard’s turnkey factory relocation solutions put one accountable partner in charge of the entire project. Your dedicated Project Manager coordinates every stage of the move, supported by a multidisciplinary team with the skills and experience to manage complex factory relocations.
We understand that relocating a factory can significantly impact production. Our engineers develop a detailed scope of works covering each phase of the project, planned sequence, estimated timescales, and expected downtime. We can also work outside normal hours and across weekends to meet critical deadlines and minimise disruption to your operations.
Our in-house team includes SSSTS-trained foremen, riggers, HGV Class 1 and 2 drivers, crane operators, and electrical and mechanical engineering specialists, alongside certified slinger signallers, banksmen, and appointed persons. This depth of expertise means AIS Vanguard can manage the specialist requirements of your relocation within a single project team, maintaining clear accountability from start to finish.
Planning Your Factory Relocation
New and prospective clients often ask, “What do I need to consider when planning this factory relocation?”, so we’ve written up the key things that we consider before embarking on a factory relocation project.
A factory relocation of any scale needs careful planning from start to finish. Consider your timescales and the phases the project will need to happen in. Our talented project managers and experienced specialists are here to help. Don’t forget to consider your staff and business needs. Does production need to continue or can it be halted for the duration of the project? The planning phase is also the best time to consider the project’s challenges and risks.
Clear communication is essential to a successful factory relocation. Involve key teams such as HR, health and safety, quality control, and operations early, and keep employees informed throughout the move. A clear communication plan helps everyone understand what is changing, when it is happening, and how it may affect them.
You will know what needs relocating and where it needs to go, but it’s not always that straightforward. That’s where AIS Vanguard steps in. Factory relocation requires a detailed floor plan covering equipment quantities, equipment identification, sizes and weights, locations of all utilities on the premises (start and end premises), and any potential risks. These include overhead equipment, structures, or cables, and any aisles, pits, or trenches to navigate.
A factory relocation is a good opportunity to review your asset register before the move. Check the condition of each item, record its dimensions and weight, and give every piece of equipment a clear identification that matches your register. Include any specific handling requirements or known issues so that AIS Vanguard can plan the right lifting, transport, and installation approach for each asset.
A factory relocation can have a huge impact on your day-to-day operations and your commitments to clients. Plan ahead and set expectations around potential delays and predicted lead times to avoid conflict, and keep your supply chain updated on your planned relocation.
AIS Vanguard’s dedicated project managers will be on hand to offer advice and suggestions to ensure the project is completed with efficiency and places as few constraints as possible on your business. Every major relocation comes with unique challenges, but with over 50 years of experience, we have the skills and expertise to carry out the move efficiently and safely, so your business can transition without snags.
What's Included in a Turnkey Factory Relocation
AIS Vanguard manages every stage of your factory relocation through one coordinated service, from initial planning and site preparation through to transport, reinstallation, and recommissioning.
1. Early Engagement & Feasibility
We conduct feasibility, site and asset audits to identify technical, logistical and regulatory challenges early, reducing risk and enabling a smoother transition.
2. Comprehensive Planning
We develop RAMS and lift plans, establish deadlines, and assess layouts and mechanical/electrical requirements to ensure your project is managed safely and efficiently.
3. Preparation & Data Capture
We capture detailed asset data through match marking, recording software, data extraction and pre-move preparation, ensuring equipment is safely dismantled and returned to operation with minimal disruption.
4. Decommissioning & Machinery Removal
To minimise workplace disruption, we carefully coordinate personnel, equipment and logistics, including mechanical and electrical isolation, lift-and-shift operations, and relocation or scrapping as required.
5. Logistics, Transport & Storage
To keep your project schedule on track, we manage the entire process from packing and customs documentation, where required, to safe storage and managing transport.
6. Installation, Commissioning & Handover
The final phase includes equipment installation, utility reconnection, commissioning, alignment and testing. We also provide post-project support to help you achieve a safe, compliant and fully operational handover.
Planning a factory relocation?
Whether you’re planning a complete site move, relocating production to a new facility, or need to minimise disruption during a phased relocation, AIS Vanguard can manage the project from start to finish.
With our turnkey factory relocation solutions, we assess your requirements, survey the sites, and agree timescales before developing a relocation plan around your operations. Talk to our team about your requirements.
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Hydraulic Systems
Jacking & Skating
Robot Installation
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Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that downtime equals lost output. Our project managers provide a detailed scope of works with estimated timescales for every phase. To meet strict deadlines, our teams can operate out-of-hours and across weekends. Meticulous planning, combined with our turnkey approach, ensures the transition is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Our comprehensive turnkey solution begins with early engagement and strategic planning, ensuring that every project is engineered for efficiency from the outset. This end-to-end service covers the entire relocation lifecycle, from initial site surveys and CDM management to mechanical and electrical (M&E) disconnections. We manage the systematic dismantling, match-marking, heavy lifting, and specialist transport of all assets, followed by precision floor preparation, levelling, and reconnection at the new facility. The process concludes with full technical commissioning and dedicated post-commissioning support, providing a single point of accountability to ensure your production resumes with total operational stability.
Yes. We are experts at managing partial or complete relocations in “live” environments. By creating a phased relocation programme, we can move specific production lines or assets in an optimised sequence. This allows your business to maintain commitments to customers and the supply chain while the broader facility transition takes place.
Our factory relocation services cover the complete or partial relocation of a production facility, not just individual machines. AIS Vanguard manages the entire project, from planning and decommissioning through to transport, reinstallation, and commissioning. With one project manager and one team responsible throughout, we simplify coordination and help minimise production downtime.