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Which is best – LPG or battery powered Versa-Lift truck?

In this article we discuss the pro's and con's of LPG versus battery powered Versa-Lift trucks and the factors that influence which to use on a heavy machinery moving project.
Richard Merritt – June 3, 2019
LPG or Battery Powered Versa-Lift Truck

Out of Hours Solutions for Heavy Machinery Moving Projects

One of the primary responsibilities of being a factory or operations manager is to ensure production targets are met, if not exceeded.
Richard Merritt – May 7, 2019
Out of Hours Solutions | Heavy Machinery Moving Projects

Merritts Complete Dubai Machinery Relocation Project

Heavy machinery moving and storage specialists Joseph Merritt Group Plc have successfully completed a machinery relocation project involving four Engel injection moulding machines on behalf of Polypipe Civils, a leading manufacturer of plastic piping systems.
James Merritt – May 1, 2019
Relocation of Injection Moulding Machinery

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

PUWER regulations and how they relate to heavy machinery moving

PUWER stands for the ‘Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations’ 1998. The regulations deal with the work equipment and machinery used every day in workplaces and aims to keep people safe wherever equipment and machinery is used at work.
Lincoln Marks – February 11, 2019
PUWER Regulations | Merritts Heavy Machinery Movers

Mechanical Engineering Jobs – Heavy Machinery Moving

Merritts specialise in heavy machinery moving services and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team.
D. Hardy – February 11, 2019
Heavy Machinery Health and Safety

Foreman Jobs – Heavy Machinery Moving

Merritts specialise in heavy machinery moving services and has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Foreman to join our dynamic team.
D. Hardy – February 11, 2019

Merritts Owner and Managing Director gives his 2019 business predictions

East Midlands Business Link Magazine recently sat down with Merritts, Owner and Managing Director, James Merritt to get his 2019 business predictions.
Richard Merritt – February 4, 2019
James Merritt | Merritts Heavy Machinery Movers

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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