At VIG, industrial relocations are what we are known for, particularly within the Food & Beverage, Packaging, and Canning sectors. With our specialist expertise, we’ve been trusted to work in live production environments by hundreds of businesses, who know that by working with us, they will be assigned a dedicated project manager to take full responsibility for their relocation project, from beginning to end.
Working as integrated end-to-end industrial relocation partners across borders
Our work as turnkey industrial relocation specialists takes us not only throughout the UK, but also into Europe and beyond. As part of the AIS Group, we do not manage international relocations alone. Working with AIS Eurelo offers us a number of advantages to our clients, and by working to the same Group QESH standards, our standard of excellence remains consistent across borders.
This integrated approach means clients retain a single point of contact and the same accountable, end‑to‑end partner throughout the project lifecycle, wherever in the world their project goes.
Challenges faced when relocating overseas
Language barriers
Relocating internationally is often complex and brings unique challenges. Language barriers can add an extra layer to this, particularly when coordinating third‑party suppliers overseas.
Through our partnership with AIS Eurelo, this challenge is effectively removed. With strategically located branches across Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria, we are able to navigate language differences with ease, including in parts of Eastern Europe where English proficiency may be more limited, ensuring clear communication, compliance and smooth project delivery throughout the logistics process.
Customs requirements post Brexit
Since Brexit, the UK is no longer part of the EU single market or customs union. This means that relocations from the UK into the EU now require full customs documentation, including export and import declarations, correct packing lists, commodity codes and border checks. As a result, there is more paperwork, more compliance risk, and a greater chance of delays if information is incorrect.
We navigate these post‑Brexit regulatory requirements with ease by working in partnership with AIS Eurelo, utilising local knowledge and expertise that ensures cross‑border moves are fully compliant and delivered without disruption.
By working as one integrated partner, not just one part of the supply chain, we are also able to significantly reduce the risk of errors.
When we pack and offload equipment and machinery ourselves, we know exactly what is being moved, allowing us to produce accurate pick‑and‑pack lists and documentation. By minimising the number of suppliers involved we decrease risk and reduce the likelihood of mistakes, helping to prevent border delays.
Speak to the experts about international relocation projects
Stephen Jeffries, Operations Director for VIG explains how our partnership with Eurelo provides clear benefits to our clients, “Close collaboration with Eurelo means our standards are the same AIS Group standards, and being part of the same Group means we still have that local presence in Europe as we do in the UK, meaning we are in a unique position to manage international relocations much more seamlessly than other industrial installation providers.”
If you are planning to relocate your entire operations, or move machinery from one factory to another overseas, get in touch with our experts at VIG to find out how we can act as your turnkey international machinery relocation partners.