Complete Plant Relocation Checklist: Ensure a Seamless Move Every Time

Is your commercial business planning a factory move? Do you feel overwhelmed by the journey ahead?

As expansion plans begging to take shape, you may need to relocate to a better, more spacious site that can cater to your growing business. You will need plant relocation services, especially when transporting heavy machinery, for a seamless transition. When you’re moving something as important as your entire plant, you want the operation fully functional the day you specify. Turnkey plant moving can provide that peace of mind.

Relocating an entire plant isn’t a one-person show; professional plant relocation movers can provide you with the fleet and human resources you need to make the moving process as smooth and convenient as possible. 

Here are some to help you plan for your plant relocation.

Plan Ahead
Allow as much time as you can for planning a plant relocation. The more time you have for risk assessment and organizations, the more likely you will have a successful move.

Pick the Right Team of Professionals
With Ready Machinery Movers, relocation is a breeze because we can handle the movement of all types of heavy equipment and machinery. For heavy equipment, machinery moving, and industrial plant relocations, we carefully coordinate each step of the process to ensure the machinery is placed intact and promptly. Our reliable specialists at Ready Machinery Movers can get your heavy items safely to their destination for expert machinery relocation services in Ontario, Quebec, or the United States.

In addition to 600-ton gantry systems and forklifts with 60-ton capacities, our crew of machine movers are highly experienced and knowledgeable, all thanks to their 30-year experience in the transport industry. Rest assured, we can help you do the job well.

Find, Create and Check Layout Drawings
It is beneficial to the relocation process to have accurate drawings of your current and new factory. They are essentials tools for your team and contractors to replicate what needs to be moved. It can include equipment quantities and types, utility locations, aisles and overhead equipment. The more details, the better.

Audit and Document Machinery
Check all equipment and documentation to help you plan any replacements or repairs in advance. Recording and tagging equipment will help others confirm if they are working with the correct machine. The logs will help workers keep track of what’s leaving and where it needs to be placed. Photos and specific details about foundations or trenches should be noted. Spare parts, manuals, maintenance records and programming data should also be considered.

Develop a Relocation Schedule
Plan a schedule that meets your deadline and maintains partial production at your current location. Careful scheduling can simplify the complex move. By synchronizing schedules with our clients, we minimize any disruption to your everyday workflow and provide “turnkey” plant moving. That means everything is ready the moment you arrive and are ready to work.

Factory Relocation Checklist
Here’s a glance at the relocation checklist to use.

• Start planning ASAP
• Get your team together
• Contact contractors
• Layout drawings
• Audit your machinery
• Produce a schedule 
• Create work instructions
• Make the most of the fresh start

Whether you’re exporting across seas or moving to the next city, there might be challenges. But working with a team of experts and being prepared can set the foundation for a successful move.

Contact Us To Help With Your Heavy Machinery Needs

If you’re looking for the best relocation company across Canada, the United States, and overseas, Ready Machinery Movers is at your service.

Request a quote by calling our estimators at 1-800-211-2500 or by completing our online quote request form.