With over six decades of experience, VIG Industrial Relocation has built a reputation as a trusted leader in factory relocation and heavy machinery moving throughout the UK. Based in Doncaster, we offer turnkey relocation solutions customised to meet the specific needs of each business we work with, ensuring a safe, efficient, and seamless transition. Whether relocating an entire production line or heavy, high-value machinery, our team helps our clients achieve a smooth move that minimises downtime and disruption.
Why businesses choose factory relocation
For many manufacturers, factory relocation becomes necessary as operations expand, production demands shift or logistical needs change.
While these expansion or relocation plans often start to take place in a context of opportunity, that doesn’t make them any complicated, and it’s vital that the process is taken seriously from the get go.
Whether the motivation is to move closer to customers, access a new market, or streamline production, moving a factory is no small task and requires expert planning and coordination. With VIG, businesses gain a highly experienced factory relocation partner focused on minimising disruption and maximising operational efficiency during every stage of the move.
The challenges of moving a factory
Relocating a factory is complex and comes with its share of challenges. Our expert team is trained to recognise the critical issues businesses face and offer solutions to tackle each aspect efficiently:
Planning & coordination: Effective factory relocation starts with a thorough planning phase, including comprehensive site surveys and bespoke relocation plans. These site surveys allow companies like VIG to assess your facility, identify potential obstacles, and craft a relocation strategy tailored to your specific needs. Planning also addresses:
- Cataloguing all equipment and assets
- Identifying any special access requirements
- Minimising production downtime by determining the most efficient relocation schedule
These planning stages can take a while to complete, and it’s vital that you leave enough time to get everything done without undue haste. Reach out to the service you decide to go with a long time in advance, so they can visit your facilities and check the scope of the project early on.
Maintaining production schedules: Minimising downtime is essential, particularly in manufacturing where extended outages can impact revenue. We work around your production calendar to plan and execute each phase of relocation as seamlessly as possible. Our teams often work outside traditional hours to reduce disruption, allowing production to continue whenever possible.
The impact that this can have on a range of areas, from reducing lost earnings to safeguarding your brand, is often profound. It’s important to weigh these benefits up against the cost of a minimally disruptive move, when assessing your various options.
Heavy machinery moving expertise: High-value and complex equipment demands specialised handling. VIG’s heavy machinery moving services use state-of-the-art lifting equipment and transport options designed to secure and protect machinery during each phase of the move. Our experienced team ensures each piece of equipment is dismantled, transported, and reassembled with the utmost care and precision to avoid damage.
It can also be important to implement a packing and protection plan before the move gets going. With more delicate machines in particular, even tiny knocks can have devastating effects. If you’re shipping globally, there will be other issues to be aware of as well, such as protecting against customs-related issues and the corrosive effects of sea spray in docks and in international shipping containers.
VIG’s complete relocation and turnkey solutions
Choosing VIG for factory relocation means gaining a partner with over sixty years of expertise to oversee every aspect of the move. Our turnkey solutions cover all stages, from initial planning to reassembly at the new location. We also provide full storage solutions if a staggered relocation is required or if clients need extra space during transitions.
Key components of our turnkey services include:
- Detailed project management: Each relocation project is assigned a dedicated project manager who coordinates all activities and communicates with the client at every stage. This hands-on management ensures all elements are handled professionally and efficiently.
- Customised moving solutions: No two factories are alike, which is why we provide bespoke moving strategies. Every project considers the factory’s scale, layout, and relocation distance, allowing us to create solutions that meet each business’s unique requirements.
- Advanced moving equipment and techniques: We’re fully equipped with cranes, hydraulic jacks, skates, and other heavy-lifting apparatus, allowing us to handle even the most challenging moves safely and effectively. Our experienced team uses the latest techniques to manage restricted spaces and ensure that equipment remains protected throughout.
- Storage options: For businesses needing additional time or space, VIG’s storage solutions offer a safe and secure option to store machinery or equipment. Our storage facilities accommodate varying requirements, from temporary holding to long-term storage. We understand the delicate nature of many of the assets we will be storing, and go above and beyond to ensure that they will be safe.
You can read more about some of our previous successes here and find testimonials from happy clients here. We’re also a 5-star Google-rated business. These stories showcase our commitment to providing tailored, efficient relocation solutions and demonstrate the positive impact we’ve had on businesses across various sectors.
VIG: Prioritising safety and compliance
Safety is at the core of VIG’s approach to factory relocation. Our commitment to health and safety is reinforced by rigorous standards and certifications that ensure compliance and risk mitigation at every stage. By putting safety first, VIG helps businesses like yours feel confident that their assets are in trustworthy, capable hands.
When you need a reliable, professional partner for factory relocation, VIG Industrial Relocation offers the expertise, precision, and dedication to handle your project safely and efficiently. Contact us to discuss your factory relocation needs and find out how our services can help streamline your business transition.