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Precision Handling for High-Value Equipment

  • Trust: Protect your valuable assets. We safely offload, move and install your new equipment with precision—no risk, no damage, no downtime.

  • Flexibility: Projects change. Timelines shift. CIS adapts quickly and keeps everything moving, always delivering the same high standards.

  • Expertise: From a bench-top centrifuge to a 36-tonne freeze drier, our specialist teams know how to lift, move and position all equipment safely and accurately.

Examples of How CIS Delivers for Our Clients

  • The JBC CIS team are on site, there are two men either side of a large piece of boxed equipment which is being moved by truck.

    Trust — Safe Handling of High-Value Pharmaceutical Equipment

    Successfully installed £160M of COVID-vaccine production equipment at a large pharmaceutical site in Wiltshire.

    Managed a complex, high-pressure programme involving multiple sensitive machines.

    We delivered every item safely, on time and on budget, demonstrative of CIS’s capability in critical, high-value and time-sensitive equipment installation. With a plan and dedicated team for your project CIS will always make sure that the end result is right for your business.

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  • CIS Rapid response

    Flexibility — Rapid Response When Plans Change

    CIS scheduled labour and lifting resources for a planned delivery… until the customer called in a panic: the equipment had arrived days early.

    We immediately re-prioritised resources, attended site the same day and kept the project on track.

    Equally, when deliveries are delayed at Customs, we regularly manage last-minute rescheduling without disruption.

    Proof that CIS adapts to real-world challenges with responsive, reliable, problem-solving support.

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  • CIS Expertise for bespoke lifting

    Expertise — Bespoke Lifting for Complex, Heavy Machinery

    Tasked with moving a 30-ton, three-part Nuclear Medicine machine arrangement from Southampton to Norway during winter.

    CIS engineered a unique, interchangeable lifting rig to handle each machine safely and consistently.

    The system allowed top-lifting by crane and precise air-skate positioning, achieving millimetre-perfect placement.

    Showcases CIS’s strength in custom lifting solutions for complex, oversized and high-risk equipment.

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 FAQs

  • Yes. CIS offers full out-of-hours, overnight and weekend working to minimise disruption to your site and keep your project running smoothly. We understand that machinery moves, equipment installations and specialist lifting operations are often safest and most efficient when pedestrian traffic is low or production areas are quiet.

    Our teams can schedule work at any time that suits you, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, ensuring your equipment is handled safely, professionally and with minimal impact on your daily operations.

  • Yes. CIS specialises in the safe lifting, moving and positioning of heavy, awkward and high-value equipment. Every item we handle is unique, so we assess the safest lifting method for your specific machinery, whether it’s guided by manufacturer information or requires a bespoke approach. Our experienced engineers use the correct lifting gear, techniques and risk assessments to ensure your equipment is protected at every stage.

  • Yes. CIS provides UK-wide and Europe-wide machinery collection services, covering everything from small laboratory devices to large industrial equipment.

    Whether your machine is located locally or overseas, we can arrange transport, handling and delivery back to your site safely and efficiently.

  • Yes. CIS works closely with trusted export packing specialists across the UK to ensure your equipment is professionally packed, crated and protected for international transport.

    We can also manage all required Customs documentation, making global shipping straightforward and compliant from start to finish.

  • Yes — absolutely. If your equipment has been dropped, damaged or is in an unsafe position, our team can provide rapid, urgent response to secure the area, assess the situation and safely recover or reposition the machinery. We prioritise emergency jobs and will be with you as quickly as possible.

  • Yes. CIS offers a complete door-to-door machinery handling service, including uplifting, packing, transportation, offloading and final placement. Whether you’re moving equipment across the UK or between European destinations, we manage the entire process end-to-end for a safe, seamless and stress-free experience.