Heavy Machinery Movers & Equipment Moving Services
If you work in an industrial facility, chances are you’ll have to relocate your heavy equipment eventually — whether you’re changing facilities completely or implementing a new machine. However, most businesses don’t have the proper tools or resources to safely transport their heavy-duty machines. When you hire plant relocation contractors to dismantle and transport equipment, you can ensure that your machines make it where they need to be with minimal downtime.
Riggers, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative yet simple solutions to complex problems when dealing with machinery moving, rigging, and installations. In addition to handling all of your heavy machinery moving needs, Riggers can also handle any required crating, loading, transportation, offloading and rough setting for complete turn-key plant relocations.
Heavy Machinery Moving & Equipment Relocation Services
At Riggers, Inc. we provide the best in heavy machine and equipment moving services. When you have heavy, large, awkward or simply hard to access specialized equipment that needs set, offloaded or moved out, we can help. Our employees are qualified and have years of experience in disassembly, packing and loading of sensitive machinery—always adhering to high safety standards to keep you and your equipment safe and protected. Riggers can handle logistics, unloading and even placement of your equipment at its final destination. Riggers also offers warehousing and storage both indoors and out for your equipment to accommodate your projects schedule. Riggers, Inc. has moved many different types of machines, including:
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- Boilers
- CNC machinery
- Industrial Process Equipment
- Chillers
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Crushers
- Machining Centers
- Presses
Heavy Equipment & Machine Moving Safety
Heavy hauling and machine moving services involve handling large, complicated equipment that can pose safety risks to the people around them. When it comes to moving machines, safety is our number one priority.
At Riggers, Inc., we’ve taken the time to implement various safety measures and precautions into our rigging services to ensure the security of employees and equipment alike. Our team of operators, riggers, management staff and drivers keep themselves up to date on the latest safety qualifications and industry standards so we can handle any hazard on the job. We put our employees through specialized equipment training, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to safely operate any of our cutting-edge machines.
We take pride in putting safety at the forefront of everything we do — because we know that our people are the most valuable resources.
Professional Heavy Machinery Movers
Riggers, Inc. was established in 1975, giving us over four decades to optimize our rigging tactics and technology. When you choose us as your relocation contractors, you experience all the benefits of working with our skilled rigging team. Through our highly efficient rigging and hauling services, we provide customers with valuable solutions to complex logistical issues using our advanced knowledge and industry expertise.
Our riggers are qualified to perform a wide range of moving and installation services, with experience relocating everything from small machines to large manufacturing equipment. Our tight-knit, experienced team is known for its impressive track record of project success. When you contact our experts, you can trust that we will plan and execute your most complicated rigging projects from start to finish.
Contact one of our representatives today to find out more about our services!
Frequently Asked Questions on Heavy Machinery Hauling
Moving heavy machinery requires careful consideration and a partner who knows how to prioritize its safety. Here are some answers to help you choose the right partner.
What should I look for in a heavy hauling company for a plant move?
When choosing a heavy hauling company for a plant move, look for one with experience, high safety standards, specialized expertise, logistical handling and comprehensive services. Riggers Inc. has served Richmond, VA, for over 45 years, offering services including loading, transportation, crating, rough setting and offloading.
We follow strict safety standards to keep your assets secure, and our operators are certified and maintain regular training. They stay up to date with packing, disassembly and sensitive machinery loading. We also handle the entire relocation process, including bridge engineering, complex project pre-planning and route surveys.
What challenges are involved in relocating a manufacturing plant?
Relocating a manufacturing plant involves several challenges for heavy hauling companies, such as:
- Managing large and abnormal machinery safety risks.
- Handling heavy, awkward or specialized equipment.
- Navigating complex logistical issues from start to finish.
- Ensuring operational continuity by minimizing downtime.
Riggers Inc. puts emphasis on problem-solving. When these challenges arise, we put our expertise and experience to work to resolve these issues and keep your move smooth.
What is the best way to transport oversized industrial equipment?
The best way to transport oversized industrial equipment is to use specialized equipment and expertise to provide comprehensive logistics planning, a diverse fleet and quality rigging and lifting practices. Riggers Inc. uses the right equipment for the job, from step decks and multi-axle rear steerable units to flatbeds, lowboys and Goldhofer PST Self-Propelled trailers.
We also offer specialized services like utility management, route surveys and thorough pre-planning for projects of any size. Our team follows safe rigging and lifting practices, including inspection and pre-lift planning for attaching loads, signal systems and clear communication. We regularly maintain and inspect rigging equipment to keep oversized industrial equipment moving safely.
How do data centers relocate their equipment safely?
Data centers can safely relocate their equipment by partnering with a hauling company that prioritizes high safety standards and specializes in handling sensitive assets. Riggers Inc. has experience rigging and moving critical computer rooms and data centers, while prioritizing security during relocation. We handle sensitive equipment like UPSs, server racks and switchgears with care. Our transportation and rigging services help reduce internal handling costs and keep machinery safe and secure throughout the relocation process.
Riggers, Inc. – Heavy Equipment Movers Serving Richmond, VA and Beyond
If you need expert assistance for industrial plant relocation, Riggers, Inc. is your solution for fast and efficient hauling. When you book services with us, we perform every duty according to your expectations. With over 45 years of dedicated service, we’ve developed a positive reputation for quality work you can trust.
Riggers, Inc. is based out of Richmond, Virginia and services the mid-Atlantic region. Our services include heavy hauling transport, crane rentals, heavy rigging services and more.
If you would like to find out more about the industry’s premier heavy hauling company, contact us today!
