Industrial Equipment Transportation, Installation, and Calibration by the Experts
Machine tools are precision equipment. Even a small issue during transportation or installation can affect alignment and calibration.
Walker Brothers has spent more than 40 years supporting machine tool manufacturers, distributors, and end users. We provide the transportation, rigging, installation, and metrology services needed to move equipment safely and prepare it for production.
From pickup through final calibration, one team can support the entire project. That means fewer handoffs and simplified coordination.
Supporting Machine Tool Manufacturers, Dealers, and Distributors
Machine tools often change hands before they reach the production floor. Some machines are delivered to a distributor, while others are staged before installation or moved between facilities.
Walker Brothers supports these transitions by working with machine tool manufacturers, dealers, and distributors to help coordinate the work required to get equipment where it needs to go and ready for its next stage.
Precision Handling for Sensitive Manufacturing Equipment
Our crews work with machine tools and other sensitive manufacturing equipment on a regular basis. We understand the unique transportation and installation requirements these precision machines demand and approach every project with the utmost care and expertise.
Minimizing Downtime During Delivery and Installation
The timing of an equipment installation can be just as important as the installation itself. Walker Brothers coordinates with customers to complete key projects within specific windows to support production goals and timelines, helping to reduce unnecessary downtime throughout the project.
Complete Machine Tool Solutions
Walker Brothers provides the services needed to move machine tools from delivery through production.
Machine Tool Transport
Machine tooling equipment may need to move between facilities, distributors, storage locations, and customer sites before installation begins. Walker Brothers’ specialized transportation services support machine tools of all sizes, including oversized and specialized equipment.
Rigging and Machinery Moving
Equipment often needs to be maneuvered through existing facilities before it reaches its final location—which can present some large challenges. Our heavy rigging and machinery moving crews evaluate site conditions and develop a rigging and transportation approach that keeps crews, employees, and equipment safe.
CNC Machinery Rigging and Relocation
CNC equipment is often relocated as facilities expand, production lines change, or machinery is replaced. Walker Brothers supports CNC machinery relocations throughout North America. Our crews help move equipment safely and prepare it for reinstallation so customers can get back up and running as efficiently as possible.
Industrial Plant Relocation Moves
Because equipment is only one component of an industrial facility relocation, these projects often require coordination across multiple phases and teams. Walker Brothers supports full-scale industrial plant relocations, including moving equipment, providing temporary storage, and coordinating installation at the new facility.
Precision Equipment Placement
Positioning and leveling are critical foundations for a successful installation. We provide equipment placement services for machine tools and other manufacturing environments.
Calibration, Alignment, and Metrology
Walker Brothers provides precision calibration, alignment, and metrology services for machine tools and other manufacturing equipment. Our expert metrologists help customers protect their investments and prepare their equipment for peak performance.
Industrial Storage and Logistics
A machine may be ready to move long before the facility is ready to receive it. Walker Brothers provides indoor and outdoor industrial storage and logistics support, coordinating equipment handling and delivery schedules as project needs change.
Why Work With Walker Brothers
Experience matters when moving high-value manufacturing equipment. For more than 40 years, Walker Brothers has supported machine tool projects throughout North America and helped customers manage complex transportation, rigging, and installation jobs.
Safety First, Every Time
Safety is our top value at Walker Brothers. No compromises.
Our full focus is on keeping our employees and customers safe, on every single job. Our crew members are up to speed on all required training and certifications. And we safeguard our customers’ equipment as if it were our own.
Careful Handling by Experienced Crews
Machine tools are precision instruments, and often represent a significant investment. Even the most minor mishandling can lead to calibration issues or worse—damaged components.
The Walker Brothers team has the deep experience and proper training needed for handling sensitive machinery, including:
- Transportation of machine tools and other precision equipment
- One easy stop: pick up, machinery moving and rigging, storage, and on-site installation
- Calibration and alignment
- Handling equipment from 2,000 to 1 million pounds
No matter what your project needs are, Walker Brothers team will always handle your equipment with the utmost care.
Consistency, Confidence, and Capacity
Walker Brothers has the equipment and the staff to handle large-scale projects while being attentive and consistent in our customer care.
Choosing Walker Brothers means working with a talented and experienced crew of the best movers and riggers in the country. Our customers have confidence in our ability to manage their projects safely and efficiently—no matter what.
Equipment We Commonly Handle
From standalone machines to large production equipment, Walker Brothers supports a wide range of machine tool projects, including:
- CNC machining centers
- Lathes and turning machines
- Milling machines
- Stamping equipment
- Laser cutting equipment
- Other machine tools and manufacturing equipment up to one million pounds
Services for Machine Tool Manufacturers FAQs
What types of machine tools do you handle?
Walker Brothers supports a wide range of machine tools and manufacturing equipment. Our experience includes standalone machines, complete production lines, and specialized equipment used in manufacturing environments. If you’re unsure whether we can support a specific machine, contact us to discuss your project.
Do you provide CNC machine rigging and alignment?
Yes. Walker Brothers provides CNC machine rigging, relocation, alignment, and metrology services. Our crews help move equipment safely and prepare it for reinstallation and startup.
Can you handle oversized machine tools?
Yes. Walker Brothers supports oversized and specialized machine tool moves throughout North America. Our transportation and rigging crews are fully equipped and trained to execute projects involving some of the largest manufacturing equipment in operation.
Do you offer machine foundation services?
Walker Brothers provides equipment placement, leveling, and installation support for machine tool projects. We can also account for site-specific requirements, including seismic considerations, as part of the installation process.
Can you coordinate moving, storing, and installing equipment as one project?
Yes. Walker Brothers can coordinate transportation, storage, installation, and related project services through a single point of contact. Managing multiple phases of the project through one provider can help simplify communication and coordination.
How do you protect sensitive machinery during transport?
Sensitive machinery requires specialized transportation and handling. Walker Brothers has extensive experience moving machine tools and other high-value manufacturing equipment, helping customers protect machinery throughout the relocation process.
