Heavy Machinery Storage
AIS VIG Industrial offers a comprehensive heavy machine storage service providing either long or short-term housing for unused machinery.
Secure Equipment Storage
We operate two secure warehouses in the UK with easy drive-in and drive-out access and CCTV surveillance. Both depots are fully equipped with an extensive range of heavy lifting equipment, including cranes and forklift trucks, enabling us to meet all of your machinery storage requirements.
Industrial Storage Solutions
There are many instances in which heavy machinery is decommissioned but will be needed again for future projects. Our industrial storage services offer the ideal solution to these circumstances, allowing you to hold your equipment in one of our warehouse units for future consideration.
Machinery storage is a useful strategy during factory relocation, allowing owners more time to consider its future use at the same time as freeing up space on the factory floor.
Your Machinery Is In Safe Hands
Our experienced team has been planning and delivering heavy machinery moves and industrial relocation projects for over 50 years. We can organise a move from the current site to one of our secure storage facilities, ensuring a fast and efficient process.
AIS VIG Industrial’s storage warehouses are monitored 24 hours a day by our on-site surveillance system and looked after by our facilities management team.
Total Flexibility For Your Business
We are committed to moving your machinery into storage as quickly and efficiently as possible whilst your business makes plans for future reinstallation, repair, or disposal.
The machinery or plant can then be stored indefinitely, moved to its new location or safely disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner by us. In some cases, the machinery may need repair or maintenance, which can be carried out within the storage facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your heavy machinery storage facility secure and climate-controlled?
Yes. Our storage facility provides a secure, internal environment protected by 24/7 CCTV and alarm systems. By storing machinery indoors, we prevent exposure to the elements, which is essential for protecting sensitive electronic components, PLC systems, and precision-ground surfaces from corrosion or “white rust.” We ensure your assets remain in the same condition as when they were decommissioned.
What is the maximum lifting capacity for machinery entering your storage?
Our facility is equipped with heavy-duty lifting gear, including Versa-Lift forklifts and hydraulic gantry systems, allowing us to handle individual assets weighing up to 50 tonnes. Whether you are storing a single CNC centre or an entire dismantled production line, we have the specialist equipment on-site to offload, position, and eventually reload your machinery safely.
Can you provide long-term storage for industrial plant and equipment?
We offer total flexibility for both short-term emergency storage and long-term asset holding. This is ideal for businesses facing construction delays at a new facility or those holding “legacy” plant for future production requirements. Our team can also provide periodic maintenance, such as shaft rotation or anti-corrosion spraying, to ensure your machinery is ready for immediate commissioning when required.
The responsiveness and professionalism of the VIG office in managing the project, the crane company and issuing very comprehensive RAMS was extremely helpful in enabling the potentially high risk works to be approved by the safety officers within the end user client at this critically important site. Thanks to you and all your Team for managing the Lift & Shift and Crane Lift works professionally, safely and efficiently. I look forward to undertaking the next stage of works with you all.
Managing Director Health Sector