Textile Case Study

Relocation of Textile Machinery

Sector: Textile. Lancashire based textile company providing textile services for numerous industries

Machine Types: Mercerising machines, pleating machines, wrap crushing machines and dying machines

Project: Repositioning and relocation of textile machinery as part of a manufacturing re-configuration

Case Study: Redundant Machinery Disposal: After the disconnection of services, Merritts ensured redundant machinery was transported to an approved recycling site.

Machinery Repositioning: To avoid any disruption to the customer's current production, detailed planning was carried out and implemented via a system of jacking and skating. Maneuverability proved difficult due to a confined working space.

Relocation to other premises: All machines that were required to be transported to other facilities were disconnected, dismantled and removed from the production areas. Numerous lifting devices were employed to lift the loads onto Merritts' transport. These included a mobile crane, lorry mounted crane and versalift truck. Low loaders and euroliners were also utilised during the procedure.