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Deciphering the Nuances: Heavy Machinery Assembly vs. Heavy Machinery Installation

When it comes to heavy machinery moving projects, precision and expertise are paramount. The process demands meticulous attention to detail and a nuanced understanding of the task at hand. There are many critical phases in this process but when it comes to assembly and installation each has its own distinct challenges and requirements.
James Merritt – April 12, 2024
Scaling up for Christmas | Merritts Heavy Machinery Movers

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

Merritts Successfully Pass SafeContractor Audit

Merritts are pleased to announce that we have successfully passed our recent SafeContractor audit, therefore demonstrating our continued commitment to providing our customers with safe machinery moving and installation services.
D. Hardy – May 13, 2022
Merritts pass SafeContractor Audit

Ecommerce Surge Fuels Demand For Industrial Storage

The creation of new distribution centres to meet the increased demand for space by logistics operations continues to rise. However, experts are saying that despite this rapid new build programme, there will still not be enough storage space to meet future needs.
D. Hardy – April 8, 2022
Industrial machinery storage

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

Sustainable Heavy Machinery Transportation

Merritts recognises its responsibility to be part of the solution regarding sustainability and is dedicated to making a positive impact by addressing environmental issues.
D. Hardy – October 4, 2021
Sustainable Heavy Machinery Transportation

Industrial Storage: Construction delays impacting machinery installation schedules

We are beginning to see a rise in demand for industrial storage solutions for heavy machinery as a result of construction delays on new build factories, extensions, and refurbishment projects.
Richard Merritt – September 30, 2021
Industrial storage