Specialist Transport and Bespoke Machinery Moving Solutions for Over 35 Years

Project Snapshot

Client: ARBURG

Division: Specialist Transport

Sector: Injection moulding machinery manufacturer

Partnership Length: 35+ years

Our Role: Specialist transport and storage

Location: Nationwide UK coverage

Delivering Injection Moulding Machines to Arburg Customers Across the UK

For more than 35 years, AIS Flegg Projects have supported ARBURG with the movement of their injection moulding machines throughout the UK. Manufactured in Germany and supplied to customers across a wide range of industries, these machines represent a significant investment and require specialist handling throughout the delivery process.

Many machines are equipped with Multilift robotic automation systems, adding further complexity to transport and positioning activities. Alongside new machine deliveries, ARBURG customers also sometimes require existing equipment to be moved within their facilities to make room for new equipment, creating a need for a logistics partner with both specialist transport capabilities and engineering expertise.

From the outset, ARBURG required more than a transport provider. They wanted a turnkey partner capable of managing machinery movements from arrival in the UK through to final positioning on site. Rather than relying on multiple suppliers, ARBURG sought a trusted specialist with the knowledge, equipment and experience needed to safely handle heavy and complex machinery from start to finish.

Engineering Solutions Beyond Transport

Our support begins long before a machine reaches its final destination. Machinery arriving from Germany is received into our warehouse, where we can securely store machines until customers are ready to receive them. This provides flexibility for both ARBURG and its customers, ensuring machines can be delivered at the right time rather than simply as soon as they arrive in the UK.

From there, our specialist transport capabilities ensure each machine is moved safely and efficiently. Depending on the requirements of the project, we utilise a range of equipment including HIAB-mounted cranes, forklifts, skates and other specialist lifting equipment to safely move machinery to site and manoeuvre it into position.

Our role extends far beyond transport alone. We provide offloading, controlled positioning and installation support, working closely alongside ARBURG’s own in-house engineers who undertake the decommissioning and commissioning of the machinery. For more complex sites, ARBURG benefits from the knowledge and experience of our engineering teams, who take pride in developing bespoke solutions to overcome unique challenges.

The AIS Flegg Projects team get ARBURG machines in position, no matter how tight the space.

As Stacey Leach, Sales Coordinator at Flegg Projects, explains, “We will find a solution. Even if it’s a tough site, we will find a solution.”

A great example of this can be seen in our deliveries to Games Workshop, the manufacturer behind some of the world’s most recognisable tabletop gaming miniatures. Due to restrictions within the site’s loading bay, conventional offloading methods are not suitable. To overcome this challenge, our engineers build a bespoke offloading solution for every delivery, ensuring machinery can be safely installed while protecting both the equipment and the customer’s facility.

That problem-solving mindset is one of the reasons the partnership continues to thrive today. Because of our long-standing relationship with ARBURG, customers often see familiar faces returning to site and know exactly who they will be working with. Equally, our teams have developed strong working relationships with ARBURG engineers, helping projects run smoothly from delivery through to commissioning.

The partnership may have started because ARBURG’s former Managing Director recognised the value of a single integrated service provider, but it has endured because of consistent quality, reliability and high levels of customer satisfaction. By choosing a single specialist transport partner rather than a fragmented supply chain, ARBURG reduces risk, improves coordination and gives their customers a better experience.