About Us
Our Story
Our decades of experience in industrial relocation working in live-production environments allows us to provide a complete turnkey service for projects of all sizes across a variety of sectors, with a particular focus on Food & Beverage, Packaging, and Canning.
Our Heritage
For more than six decades, AIS VIG Industrial has helped manufacturers deliver complex machinery installations, industrial relocations and turnkey engineering projects across the UK and internationally.
Established in 1964, the business has evolved through decades of growth, innovation and industry change, building a reputation for delivering challenging projects safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to operations. Throughout its history, AIS VIG Industrial has developed specialist expertise in machinery relocation, installation engineering, heavy lifting and factory transformation projects, becoming a trusted partner to manufacturers operating in demanding industrial environments.
Today, AIS VIG Industrial combines this long-established heritage with the strength and resources of AIS Group Infrastructure, following its acquisition by AIS in 2024. As part of a wider industrial services group operating across the UK and Europe, we offer clients access to enhanced capabilities, specialist equipment, additional engineering resources and a broader project delivery network.
Today, AIS VIG Industrial delivers machinery installations, factory relocations, heavy and technical lifting, mechanical and electrical engineering services, and turnkey industrial projects throughout the UK and Europe. We are particularly recognised for our expertise within the food & beverage, packaging, canning and manufacturing sectors, where safety, precision and operational continuity are critical.
Combining over 60 years of experience with the strength of AIS Group Infrastructure, we provide complete industrial solutions that help clients move, install and transform their operations with confidence.
The AIS Group Values
As part of the AIS Group, we share the same values that are found across all AIS subsidiaries.
Our people at the heart of safety
Our fully employed, long‑serving workforce of dedicated in‑house project managers and supervisors ensure a safe, consistent, and reliable approach from initial planning through to final delivery. It’s the people behind the lifting – their expertise, innovation, and experience -that truly make us who we are at AIS VIG Industrial.
“A Megalift System can move massive loads, but the real work happens before the lift starts. Ensuring the jacks are level, the structure is balanced, and every component is secure is what keeps the operation safe. The key is to respect the equipment and never rush the process.” – Dean Podmore, UK Installations Manager, AIS VIG
What you get from our turnkey project management
When you work with us at AIS VIG Industrial, there is no need to hire additional contractors. We provide a complete turnkey solution, including project management, utilities, mechanical & electrical engineers, contract lifting, storage, and specialist transport.
From UK production-line moves through to complex, European factory relocation projects, we have the proficiency and expertise to successfully plan and deliver any relocation project you have in mind – no matter the scale.
Our full turnkey service includes:
- A dedicated project manager/appointed person
- Removal of hazardous materials
- Safety documentation, including method statements, risk assessments, lift plans, personnel training records and certifications
- Transporting machines, machinery and equipment
- Site inspections to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations
- Loading
- CDM/H&S management
- Equipment and Machinery Storage
- Disconnecting utilities, machinery dismantling, factory disassembly
- Offloading
- Levelling and alignment
- Reconnection and Reinstallation
- Packing and shipping
- Exporting, packaging and shipping
We take responsibility before the move even begins
When you work with us, you will be assigned a principal contractor who will be responsible for undertaking all risk assessments and developing a bespoke machinery dismantling, relocation and installation strategy tailored to the exact requirements of your business. Providing clear performance specifications will ensure your turnkey project is handled optimally and cost-effectively, with maximum efficiency from planning to commissioning.