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Summer Highlights in Heavy Machinery Moving

This summer, Merritts has excelled in heavy machinery moving across diverse sectors, completing over 100 projects monthly. Our expertise extends to machinery removal, installation, transportation, and factory relocation. We work with leading global machinery manufacturers with specialised services for moving, lifting, installing, and storing heavy machinery.

James Merritt – July 31, 2024

Optimising Factory Space: A Guide to Removing Redundant Heavy Machinery

Efficient space utilisation is paramount for any manufacturing facility aiming to maximise productivity, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall competitiveness.

James Merritt – November 10, 2023

Why Factory Relocation Services Are Key to Business Expansions

Expanding a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavour. As companies grow, they often need to relocate their manufacturing facilities to accommodate increased production capacity or access new markets. A factory relocation, however, is a complex process that demands careful planning, expert execution, and minimal downtime. This is where factory relocation services come into play, serving as a critical component of successful business expansions.

D. Hardy – September 26, 2023

Why Factory Relocation Services Are Key to Business Expansions

Machinery Moving experts take delivery of 4 Scania Tractor Units

Merritts is proud to announce the acquisition of four new state-of-the-art Scania tractor units. This is a strategic move in response to the growing demand for heavy machinery lifting equipment and transport solutions.

James Merritt – September 11, 2023

Scanias 2023 | Merritts heavy Machinery Moving

In-Depth Look: The Factory Relocation Process with Merritts

In terms of difficult challenges, a factory relocation project can often be a daunting prospect for companies to undertake. In most situations, a busy facilities manager will recruit an external heavy machinery moving specialist, who has the experience and understanding that for a successful factory relocation to occur, disruption and downtime must be kept to a minimum, as well as completed in a cost effective and timely manner.

James Merritt – July 3, 2023

Factory Relocation | Heavy Machinery Moving

Merritts Invest £100k in New Step-Frame Semi Trailer with Beavertail Ramp System

Merritts has taken delivery of a brand new £100k Andover FKCL53 specialist fork truck transporter. This investment is in response to an increase in demand for heavy machinery lifting equipment and transport solutions.

James Merritt – June 21, 2023

Andover FKCL53 Trailer | Merritts Heavy Machinery Movers

The importance of choosing the right heavy machinery moving company

When embarking on any procurement process, best practice usually guides the buyer towards ensuring the chosen supplier has the necessary skills, industry experience and track record to provide the services required.

James Merritt – June 12, 2023

Choosing the right heavy machinery moving company

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

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

How to Plan a Factory Relocation

Having been in the machinery moving industry for over 100 years, we understand that it can be a daunting task to plan the successful relocation of heavy and valuable machinery from one site to another. The article below identifies potential hazards that need to be taken into consideration when planning a factory relocation project.

James Merritt – May 2, 2023