Advice

Specialist Equipment Carried In Tackle Vans For Heavy Machinery Lifting Projects

The scoping exercise we carry out as part of our detailed process to assess the size and complexity of each heavy machinery lifting project will also determine the transport and lifting equipment requirements.
James Merritt – December 10, 2019
Heavy machinery lifting

Equipment Spotlight: HIAB Crane Hire With Operator

An equipment spotlight review on HIAB crane hire and the various lorry mounted lifting cranes Merritts use as part of a heavy machinery lifting project.
Richard Merritt – December 3, 2019
HIAB Crane Hire

How to prepare for the installation of heavy machinery within a factory

These tips have been produced to help busy production and operations managers plan for the arrival of new heavy machinery from the manufacturer.
Lincoln Marks – November 11, 2019
Top tips for planning heavy machinery moving projects

Factory Floor Condition Requirements That Affect Machine Moving

When planning a heavy machinery moving project, site visits will be carried out to ensure we fully understand the scope of works and the resource level required. This assists us in providing an accurate quote for the works and also preparing the necessary risk assessments and method statement for the safe execution of the project. 
James Merritt – November 4, 2019
Factory floor condition requirements that affect machine moving

Uses for Heavy Machinery Storage Facilities

Based in Nottinghamshire, Merritts Machinery Logistics has over 80,000 ft² of internal warehouse space on multiple sites. We are also an HMRC approved bonded warehouse facility.
Richard Merritt – September 23, 2019
Heavy Machinery Storage Facilities

Equipment Spotlight: Enerpac Super Lift Hydraulic Gantry System

In our equipment spotlight feature this month, we profile the uses and benefits of the Enerpac Super Lift Hydraulic Gantry System.
Lincoln Marks – September 16, 2019
Super Lift Hydraulic Gantry System.

How To Overcome Access Restrictions During a Heavy Machinery Moving Project

In our latest advice article we discuss how we assess and overcome some of the access restrictions we encounter during a heavy machinery moving project.
Richard Merritt – August 12, 2019
How to overcome access restrictions during a heavy machinery moving project

Managing Heavy Machinery Moves That Require a Traffic Regulation Order

Heavy machinery moving projects can sometimes be subject to a TRO (Traffic Regulation Order). This can be due to the size and weight of the items being transported, the location of the collection and delivery sites and the route that is to be travelled.
Lincoln Marks – April 24, 2019
Movement and Storage of Modular Housing Units

Merritts Complete Movement and Storage of Modular Housing Units

Traffic movements in Beeston were halted recently whilst heavy machinery moving & storage specialists Joseph Merritt Group Plc dismantled and relocated four modular homes to their storage facility in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Richard Merritt – April 8, 2019
Movement and Storage of Modular Housing Units

Heavy machinery moving for automotive plant de-commissioning

Sadly, the news headlines recently have featured stories about several leading car manufacturers such as Nissan, Honda and Jaguar Landrover who have announced plans to close UK factories or relocate production to other UK or overseas plants.
James Merritt – July 17, 2023
Asset Relocation Programme

Health and safety regulations that influence a heavy machinery moving project

Having an understanding of the health and safety at work regulations could help prevent accidents and projects falling foul of health and safety regulations.
Lincoln Marks – February 22, 2019
Health and Safety Guide to Moving Heavy Machinery | Merritts

Top tips for planning a heavy machinery moving project

If you are a factory manager, project manager, operations director or manager who has been given the responsibility for planning a heavy machinery moving project, here are some top tips that may help you meet deadlines and budgets in a safe and cost effective manner.
James Merritt – January 30, 2019
Heavy Machinery Movers | Merritts Top Tips
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