About us

Established in 1922, Merritts has evolved from its humble beginnings as a coal delivery business into the market leading enterprise it is today. Continual investment in market leading equipment, vehicles and high calibre personnel has provided the company with a solid platform for future development.

1922

Joseph Merritt buys a small coal delivery business in Nottingham.

1930s

The company acquires its first motorised vehicle, a Ford Model-T.

1940s

Joseph Merritt & Son undertakes its first industrial removal jobs.

1966

A lorry-mounted crane is purchased by Ken Merritt, the first of its kind to be powered by an auxiliary engine.

1974

The company was incorporated as Joseph Merritt & Son Limited.

1990s

In response to the economic recession, Merritts embark on a program of diversification to include expansion of services into on-site engineering and industrial training.

Present Day

The company continues to thrive as a leading force in machinery relocations; celebrating more than 95 years in the business and passing into the hands of the fourth generation of management under brothers, James and Richard Merritt.

Continuous investment

Underpinning our history of success and our ability to continually deliver a hassle free service to our customers, is our policy of continuous investment in competent personnel and the latest lifting equipment & vehicles.

Merritts site team consists of SSSTS trained foremen, riggers, drivers, crane operators and electrical & mechanical engineering specialists. All operatives undertake an on-going training and development program

All equipment undergoes regular and stringent maintenance, inspection and testing procedures, meeting both LOLER and PUWER standards.

Global Machinery Moving Specialists

Merritts’ client base comprises manufacturers, suppliers and end users of heavy industrial machinery and equipment. We operate throughout the UK and overseas across a multitude of industrial and manufacturing sectors. Our customers range from local SMEs to global organisations.

Our core deliverable is a turnkey project solution. This is accomplished by utilisation of our experienced personnel which includes engineering specialists, installation professionals, a dedicated project management team and a proficient health & safety department.

Meticulous planning is key to our success. Our effective preparation means agreed project budgets are met and planned deadlines are kept. This in turn ensures that any production interruptions will be at a minimum.

MERRITTS UTILISE THEIR 60 TONNE CAPACITY MC-580 PICK & CARRY CRANE TO OFFLOAD & POSITION A 20 TONNE DMG MORI MACHINE

Merritts were appointed by DMG Mori to store, deliver, offload and position a 20Te DMG Mori NLX 6000|2000 machine at Advanced Manufacturing Ltd. The high precision turning centre was stored temporarily at Merritts’ Nottinghamshire based storage facility before onward transit to AML’s facility in Sheffield, where they manufacture precision componentry for the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors.
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Choosing the right heavy machinery moving company

PUMPSET HANDLING & STORAGE PROJECT 

Ward & Burke Ltd was contracted by Flowserve Pumps to deliver and install 4 x pumpsets for a client. Their client experienced delays with site conditions and the completed pumpsets required storage for a 12 month period; during which time they needed to be maintained. Following the storage period, they would need to be assembled and delivered to site.
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Industrial Pumpsets

DISMANTLING, REMOVAL, AND RELOCATION OF MANUFACTURING MACHINERY TO A NEW FACILITY

TW Ward CNC Machinery Ltd’s client, Ekspan Ltd, required a number of machines to be removed from their existing premises in Sheffield, and relocated to their new facility in Tankersley, Barnsley, 10 miles away. Works were completed over a 3-day period.
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CDM 2015

Handling, Storage and Delivery of FEX Cabins and Ancillary Equipment

CityFibre required an interim storage solution for its FEX cabins and ancillary equipment until the destination sites were ready to receive them. Merritts provided 10,000 sq ft of storage area as well as carrying out offloading and handling services.
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Transporting Fex Cabins and Ancillary Equipment

Pick and Carry Crane to Offload and Position ENGEL Wintec Injection Moulding Machine

Merritts were appointed by ENGEL to deliver and position their new Wintec dual platen injection moulding machine using our new 58TE capacity MC-580 pick and carry crane.
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Engel UK Injection Moulding Machine