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Use new corporation tax relief to fund new equipment and machinery

A new policy, that replaces the “130% super-deduction” unveiled in March 2021 has been introduced called “Full Expensing” and companies that pay corporation tax may be able to utilise this tax relief to invest in new equipment and machinery.
D. Hardy – June 5, 2023
corporation tax relief fund

Merritts Expand Industrial Storage Space To Over 100,000 sqft

We’re delighted to announce that we have been able to expand our industrial storage capacity by a further 20,000 sqft in order to accommodate the rising demand from our customers.
Richard Merritt – May 9, 2023
Industrial storage

CDM Regulations and their relevance to heavy machinery moving projects

In this article we highlight how CDM 2015 needs to be applied within heavy machinery moving projects and how Merritts ensures operations will comply to the regulations. We will cover: • A brief explanation of CDM regulations • Highlight the type of factory construction projects that will need to factor CDM • Health & Safety and CDM • How Merritts ensure compliance on factory move projects • Further reference reading
Lincoln Marks – February 13, 2023
CDM 2015

2022 Heavy Machinery Moving Overview

As 2023 gets fully underway, in our article we highlight some the key heavy machinery moving projects we carried out through 2022 which provides an insight into our operational expertise.
James Merritt – January 19, 2023
Factory Relocation | Heavy Machinery Moving

Top manufacturing trends that will affect factory relocation in 2023

As the new year gets underway, we've been looking ahead to the 2023 trends in manufacturing that we think will impact heavy machinery moving, installation and factory relocation projects.
D. Hardy – January 10, 2023
Manufacturing trends impacting factory relocation in 2023

Moving your machinery during the Easter shutdown period?

Whilst some will be looking forward to a well-deserved break during the Easter shutdown period, a busy production manager will be tasked with coordinating the installation of new machinery, the improvement of operational efficiencies or perhaps even a factory relocation project.
James Merritt – January 7, 2023
Easter Shutdown Machinery Moving

Understanding Customers – Heavy Machinery Moving is our DNA

One of the most important aspects of our marketing strategy and a regular discussion topic, especially when we are writing our news and advice articles, is to ensure we understand the profile of companies that need a heavy matching moving service or embarking on a factory relocation project.
James Merritt – January 4, 2023
Lorry Mounted Cranes | heavy machinery moving

4th Generation Family Business Celebrates Centenary

Heavy machinery moving specialists Joseph Merritt Group Plc have cause to celebrate as the company reaches a major milestone in its history - its 100 year company anniversary.
James Merritt – June 23, 2022

December Month In Focus

Merritts work across multiple sectors, regularly carrying out over 100 heavy machinery removal, installation, transportation and factory relocation projects per month. We provide the world’s leading machinery manufacturers with specialist machinery moving, lifting, installation and storage services.
James Merritt – December 16, 2021
Machinery Moving Specialists for the Plastics & Rubber Sector

Using Electric Vehicles for Heavy Machinery Moving

The government has made a huge commitment to phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 and have set a target that all new cars and vans will produce zero emissions from 2035.
D. Hardy – December 10, 2021
Sustainable Heavy Machinery Transportation

Merritts Machinery Movers Appoint New Contracts Manager

Merritts Machinery Movers are excited to announce we have recently appointed Steve Burlinson as our new Contracts Manager.
James Merritt – November 9, 2021
Steve Burlinson | Merritts Machinery Movers

Scaling up for Christmas: Industrial Storage & Heavy Machinery Movers

There are some unique external factors that are beginning to impact manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers on the run up to Christmas.
James Merritt – October 25, 2021
Scaling up for Christmas | Merritts Heavy Machinery Movers