Speedrite are the UK’s leading service provider for factory dismantling and relocation. We deal with a wide range of clients from small factory units to large manufacturing industrial sites. Over the past decade, Speedrite have undertaken some of the largest most complex industrial relocation and site dismantling projects in the UK. Our ever-growing list of clients reads like a who’s-who? From national defence, printing, NHS, governmental organizations, small factories, breweries and many more.

2012 has also been one of our busiest starts to a year with new European projects planned over the coming months along with several blue chip relocation operations here in the UK.

Speedrite are also involved in several blue chip projects over the coming months, one of which will see our London team working across the channel. Our factory relocation experts were chosen above stiff competition to complete the move within an extremely tight deadline. Recommendation from a previous client explained how our logistics experts had integrated all costs in one clear plan and how factory relocation covered warehousing, shipping and storage, freighting, case making, complete programme management and above all the speedy installation and relocation of factory machinery.

Speedrite’s vastly experienced team of engineers, electricians and machine operators are second to none when it comes to offering a complete turnkey service. Our ability to respond to project changes, means we can quickly adapt to changes in circumstance without the need for disruption. In short, flexible and reliable.

When it comes to factory relocation in the UK and Europe, Speedrite are the number one choice.

Following a recent flurry of office relocations over the past few months, we thought it appropiate to remind companies considering an office move in 2012 to take a look at our credentials. Speedrite’s expert relocation team, ensure your office move goes smoothly and with minimal down time.

Our careful planning and attention to detail are well known throughout the factory relocation sector, and we apply the same fastidious, professional service to office relocations too. From large governmental departments, to local authorities, museums, banks and many large blue chip organizations. Speedrite work efficiently with speed and care, understanding that each office move is different, so bespoke solutions are planned to pre-empt every eventuality.

We also offer specialist storage facilities to help with your office relocation. Some of our recent projects have included relocation in Europe as well as the UK.

If you would like to discuss your office move with the country’s leading relocation team, call us now on 0800 085 7165

Businesses who relocate to new surroundings will quickly tell you how daunting the task can be, even if the eventual benefits prove rewarding. The prosperity and profitability of any business can be greatly improved by reaching a qualified workforce with cheaper land costs, improved logistics and transport.

Speedrite have put together as must have, ‘Relocation Procedure Checklist’ designed to help any business understand the groundwork and planning required, before you employ our expert business relocation team. We believe this handy guide will be useful to any businesses large and small.

Project manage the relocation and assign responsibilities to staff members for all aspects of the move. Some of the following might sound obvious, but it’s surprising how all to often-simple aspects of any business relocation are overlooked.

•   Consider aspects of the move such as ‘tax-time’, down-time, school / public holidays etc)

•   Contact Speedrite for specialist transport of equipment decommissioning and recommisioning of the plant.

•   Insurance

•   Security

•   Changing of contact details on literature, stationery, marketing collateral etc staff orientation in the workplace and location of essential and emergency services in the area.

1. Design a relocation plan, which allows you to compare location criteria. Ideally this would include proximity to raw materials, access to market, transport, skilled labor and energy specifications.

2. Look at different locations and include factors such as quality of life along with amenities, which can include, education and recreation facilities and the availability and housing costs. This will be very important for family and staff and could help staff retention.

3. Analyze cost comparisons looking at alternative locations, including site costs, factory lease costs, and energy and freight prices.

4. Search for sites, which have safe access and plenty of on-site parking.

5. Make sure electricity, water, gas, telecommunications and waste disposal are suitable for now and any future requirements

6. Always try and speak to businesses that have relocated to your preferred location or those who might already know it well.

7. Ask about local council charges, contributions towards any infrastructure, maintenance and other requirements before you make a final decision.

8. Check if there are sufficient suitable employees within traveling distance of the site. Speak to the local employment agency about the likely level of available employees and ask about any training assistance.

9. It’s also worth asking if local housing costs are compatible with salary levels of prospective or relocated employees.

10. Check the level of business support services to your firm’s growth; things have changed recently due to many governmental bodies’ funding.

We’re also one of the only UK factory relocation companies to carry our own fleet of lifting equipment, For more information or for a quotation please call 0800 085 7165

Few companies ever require a complete factory or even office relocation, however those that do often find themselves directed towards Speedrite, the UK’s leading site relocation experts.

Handing over the project management to a highly skilled team of professionals allows key members of the business to continue with their own day-to-day responsibilities resulting in minimal down time and disruption. From factory relocations, to office relocations, our

project managers are supported by a team whose industry experience is second to none. No matter how complex the move our relocation management team plan each aspect of the move to the tiniest detail, ensuring the project is completed on time and with the same efficiency planned from outset.

‘Some of our recent work is highly confidential requiring strict security access both on and off site’, said Gary Fittes, director of our Manchester division. ‘We make every effort to ensure not only timescales are achieved, but we also deliver on time and within budget. The BAE factory move from Birtley to Washington, (which is on course for completion in 2012) is a perfect example of such a project.

Specialist Lifting Machinery

It’s been an extremely busy month for Speedrite with several machine moves and factory relocations taking place. We’ve also signed up to Facebook and Twitter in an effort to spread the news of Speedrite’s Factory Relocation services in the UK and Ireland.

Recent projects include: new equipment installation, several machine moves and relocation, and two total factory relocations all within the UK.

Much of our recent work required a greater level of expertise hence the need for our services. One project in particular proved extremely complex requiring bespoke, essential planning for the dismantling and reassembley of an industrial site for reconstruction to a new location.

Speedrite meticulously planned every detail of the move long before reaching the site to ensure, all parts could be reassembled without the need for replacement.

Gary Fittes director of Speedrite services in Manchester said, “It’s vital we plan the use of the correct lifting devices to keep items which are in an upright position in the same position during transportation and relocation. Having our own fleet of lifting machinery means Speedrite can work quickly and efficiently without the need for external contractors.

Speedrite are one of the only dismantling and assembly services in the UK with the necessary skill and experienced workforce to be able to tackle the challenges of placing the right lifting equipment in difficult plant sites such as these.”

Steve Gage, director of operations in the North East said, ‘We relish the challenge of site and machine moves that are far from straightforward. Obstacles and what seem impenetrable areas for moving machinery have become bread and butter to us’.

Speedrite’s expertise is sought after not only for their reliable dismantling and installation knowledge, but also the bespoke protective packing solutions necessary for the safe transportation of machinery. Speedrite employ a decicated team of ‘specialist packing experts’ whose job is to manage the protective packaging of equipment before and during transportation. Most packaging is built on the premises following detailed photographic documentation, which is collected by the team before the move during the early planning stage. Such expert project planning ensures your investment is well protected.