Our article outlines the important health and safety technical details for anyone considering a heavy machinery moving project.
Heavy haulage
PUWER regulations and how they relate to heavy machinery moving
The purpose of the PUWER regulations is to ensure that those using and working with equipment and machinery, such as employees, employers, contractors, traders and anybody who could possibly have access to equipment or machinery in a workplace, does so in a safe working environment.
Merritts Owner and Managing Director gives his 2019 business predictions
East Midlands Business Link Magazine recently sat down with our Owner and Managing Director, James Merritt to get his 2019 business predictions.
Top tips for planning a heavy machinery moving project
If you’re 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.
Health & Safety Guide to Moving Heavy Machinery
Moving heavy machinery? This is our health and safety guide to help you move your machinery smoothly, on time, to budget and without injury or incident!
New Year – New capital asset budget?
For manufacturing businesses, a budget review or release of new budgets may lead to money being available to invest in new machinery or the refurbishment of existing machines. It could also mean a reshuffle of production lines to streamline processes.
Merritts Announce Growth Following FD Appointment
Merritts have announced a rise in both revenue and profits in accounts filed for the financial year ended June 2018 following the appointment of new Finance Director Alan Cundy.
Christmas Closedown: Time to Move or Refurbish Heavy Machinery?
Christmas may be a time for employee holidays and shutting up shop for many manufacturers, but for others, an empty factory is also an ideal time to move heavy machinery or carry out refurbishments and maintenance.
Heavy Machinery Refurbishment Space
Merritts has 60,000 ft² of internal warehouse space serviced by overhead cranes, and a further 80,000 ft² of external storage space. This enables us to offer manufacturing businesses and machine tool specialists the opportunity to use our facilities as a base from which to carry out heavy machinery refurbishment and maintenance.
Merritts Invest £1.4m In Heavy Machinery Transport Equipment
Joseph Merritt Group Plc has announced plans to invest £1.4 million in heavy machinery transport and lifting equipment as part of an ongoing strategy to expand services across the UK.
Merritts Machine Movers Invest in New Vehicles
Merritts Machine Movers recently completed the purchase of two brand new Mercedes Benz Actros 2651 Gigaspace tractor units to add to the companies current fleet of specialist vehicles.
Industrial Storage | Keeping your assets safe and sound
As part of Merritt’s bespoke services we provide safe and secure Industrial storage services for large loads and industrial equipment. This is often essential when equipment is being mothballed, sold on or can’t be transported to its final destination for a period of time.