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We specialise in relocating machinery that requires extra attention and delicate hands; the type of machinery that you say to us you have to be really careful with these machines
. We have extensive experience in all areas of industry including automotive, CNC & specialist engineering, paper & packaging, plastics, printing, medical, and metals, moving and relocating all types of machines including CNC machines, moulding machines, paper machines, printing machines, and all types of conveyorisation.
Downer EDI Reconomy Rosehill to Hexham We have completed the decommissioning, dismantling, transport, and storage of the Downer Reconomy recycling facility. This project was carried out within strict time constraints as Sydney Metro were moving onto the property.
Menzel REC Equine, Wetherill Park We worked with German OEM Menzel to install a CT Scanning machine designed specifically for horses, the first in Australia. This project was carried out during Covid and involved many video calls as it was the first project in Australia for Menzel.
COBRA Waste Australia - St Marys We successfully completed the PLC programming and electrical installation of the complete rebuild of the recycling facility for COBRA Waste. This project required the disconnection & complete removal of the exiating equipment and all associated control and subsequent connection and programming of all new equipment.
Central Waste Services M&J Shredder We carried out the removal of an old PLC control system on the M&J Shredder and installed a current technology PLC system with remote control and monitoring, and added hydraulic speed and direction control for the shafts. This project required considerable preplanning and preparation and the changeover was carried out over a weekend due to the client's production constraints.
Nufarm Melbourne to USA We have completed the decommissioning, dismantling, and containerisation of the Nufarm Raymond Road SC Plant. This project was carried out within strict time constraints and when the plant in USA is ready to reassemble we will consult during the process.
Brisset Tempe to Wetherill Park We carried out the complete dismantling, transport and reinstallation of the Brisset manufacturing facility. The project included many old and purpose built machines.
Turmec BINGO Patons Lane We completed the installation of a major upgrade to BINGO's Patons Lane recycling facility for Turmec from Ireland. This project was carried out in two stages and involved the complete removal of BINGO's existing equipment and subsequent installation of the new conveyors and machinery. The second stage was carried out with the first stage operational and without intereference to production.
MAN Diesel Australia - Macquarie Park to Yennora A competitor company that offers Turnkey solutions had to give-up on this project due to their inability to carry out the work, we were asked to rectify the damage they created and complete the relocation. We successfully completed the relocation of the complete large diesel engine testing and rebuilding facility for MAN Diesel from Macquarie Park, Australia to Yennora, Australia. This project required the disconnection & complete dismantling of the Dynomometer Testing Facility and all associated control and workshop equipment, preparation for local transport, transportation, and unloading, installation, and commissioning at the new facility. As the project was commenced by our competitors and left in a damaged state the relocation was particularly challenging however, the final result was that all equipment is now operating in the same, or better, condition as prior to the relocation.
Veneziano Coffee Roasters Melbourne, Australia We successfully completed the removal of an existing coffee roaster and project managing the installation of a new roaster. Although this project was only removing an existing machine and installing a new machine, it required an intense amount of planning and preparation due to the stringent production requirements, the extremely restricted working space, and the large number of trades that were required to work in a restricted area in a limited time period. The result was that the project was successfully completed ahead of schedule allowing production to recommence early.
Crane Copper Australia to Brazil, India, & USA We successfully completed the relocation of sections of a copper tube mill and processing plant for Crane Copper from Penrith, Australia to Brazil, India, & USA. This project required the disconnection & complete dismantling of the Cascade Line and all associated control equipment, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, and preparation for sea freight. The Brazil section of this extensive project was completed in under 2 months and required almost 20 shipping containers.
Air International Thermal Australia to India We completed the total relocation of a climactic calorimeter room & testing equipment for Air International from Port Melbourne to Pune India. This project required the disconnection & complete dismantling of the calorimeter room and all associated atmospheric control and other testing equipment, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, sea freight, and then upackaging, installation, and commissioning at AI-TTR India.
Air International Thermal Australia to China involved the disconnection & complete dismantling of the dynamometer wind tunnel facility and all associated atmospheric control and other testing equipment, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, sea freight, and when the facility in China has been built we will carry out the upackaging, installation, and commissioning in China.
GWA Caroma Australia to Turkey & Malaysia We completed the total relocation of the manufacturing and assembly facility for GWA Caroma in Wetherill Park, Australia. This project involved relocation of all machinery and equipment from Australia to Turkey and Malaysia, and required us to carry out the disconnection & decommissioning, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, and then final make good of the building after removal. This extensive project took over 11 months and required almost 100 shipping containers and flat racks.
MMK Australia to China We completed the total relocation of a copper tube mill and processing plant for MMK from Port Kembla to China. This project required the disconnection & complete dismantling of the furnace and all associated control equipment and all the tube processing machinery, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, and preparation for sea freight. This extensive project was completed in under 2 months and required a combination of almost 100 shipping containers and flat racks.
MAHLE Engine Components Melbourne, Australia, a large multinational car parts manufacturer chose IMS to carry out the complete relocation of the total manufacturing and assembly lines. This project involved relocation of all machinery and equipment from Australia to Northern China, and required us to carry out the disconnection, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, sea freight, and then unpackaging, installation, and commissioning in China. The project was completed in China in mid winter with work being carried out in -35'C temperatures!
DANA a large multinational car parts manufacturer in Sydney, Australia chose IMS to carry out the relocation of the manufacturing and assembly lines on behalf of a global logistics company. These projects involved relocations from Australia to Thailand, India, China, and South America and required disconnection, packaging and containerisation, sea freight, unpackaging, installation, and commissioning.
TMA Australia to Philippines We carried out the complete relocation of the manufacturing and assembly lines for a large multinational specialty printing company TMA. This project involved relocation of all machinery and equipment from Australia to The Philippines, and required us to carry out the disconnection, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, sea freight, and then upackaging, installation, and commissioning in The Philippines.
AFP-SPG Sydney, Australia A large Australian Corrugated Box Manufacturing and Printing Company AFP-SPG, contracted IMS to carry out and manage the complete turnkey project of decommissioning, disconnection, packaging, transportation, reinstallation, and commissioning of all machinery and equipment. All the equipment was relocated from their current premises in Wetherill Park to the new location in Smithfield. Although only a relatively short distance compared to many of our relocations the same preparation, logistics, and commissioning requirements applied.
DADI Australia - one of Australia's largest CD&I recycling companies DADI, contracted IMS to carry out and manage the complete turnkey mechanical installation and electrical design and installation of their new state of the art recycling facility at Eastern Creek. This involved liaising with various international suppliers and designing and manufacturing a fully automated control system with remote control facility.
Sydney, Australia We consulted to a large recycling company providing project management and design services for the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a new recycling facility.
Xinxiang, China - consulting with Xinxiang civil construction companies involved in local infrastructure developments to assist with quality and efficiency improvements.
Nigeria - consulting with Nigerian local governments to assist with waste management and recycling facility design and construction.
Viridian Sydney, Australia, a large multinational glass manufacturing and processing company, contracted IMS to provide an Engineering Manager at their head office in Sydney. The client was in need of engineering support in many areas of their operation and IMS was able to improve the efficiency and productivity of the factory operations whilst reducing machinery and equipment downtime. Programs were also designed and implemented to develop ongoing process improvement and develop an attitude of pride and ownership among the production staff and workers.
Dimmis Sydney, Australia - design and installation of lighting and power in a department store for Dimmis, a large fashion retailer.
Ardagh Group Sydney, Australia a large metal containers manufacturer chose IMS to carry out the complete relocation of the automated can manufacturing and assembly lines for Ardagh Group. This project involved relocation of all machinery and equipment from Australia to Germany, and required us to carry out the disconnection, preparation for international sea freight, packaging and containerisation, and sea freight to Germany.
SITA Resource Recovery Sydney, Australia we provide consulting services to SITA, a large international Resource Recovery company, consisting of management and process improvement strategies and systems for their maintenance and engineering departments.
Unilife Corporation Sydney, Australia a large Medical Plastic Extrusion and Injection Moulding Company, contracted IMS to carry out and manage the complete turnkey project of decommissioning, disconnection, packaging, shipping to Asia, reinstallation, and commissioning of all machinery and equipment. All the equipment was specifically designed for manufacturing medical grade plastic products and was installed in positive air pressure displacement clean rooms with robotic unloading. This required specialised lifting and moving equipment to ensure that clean room floors remained undamaged, and the opening of clean room walls and subsequent reinstallation of the clean room facility after the machinery had been removed.
IMS was also chosen to provide consulting services to Tailim for an efficiency evaluation and upgrade to a corrugated board converting factory
IMS is the preferred supplier for all major and minor project and installation works at Revesby
IMS completed modifications to conveyorisation and automation system at Smithfield
IMS completed the installation of Robopac fully automated conveyorised wrapping machine at Smithfield
IMS completed the design, fabrication and installation of modifications to automated conveyorisation equipment at Box Hill
IMS completed the installation of new Ward flexo folder gluer and associated complete finishing line and automated conveyorisation system at Smithfield
IMS completed the major rebuild of single facer on corrugated paper manufacturing machine at Smithfield
IMS carried out the complete installation and continues regular maintenance of Materials Recycling Facility at Rydalmere
SEMBVISY, Singapore - installation of Materials Recycling Facility
Botany, Australia - modifications to automatic glass sorting machinery computerisation control systems
Botany, Australia - modifications to automated paper baling equipment computerisation control systems
Smithfield, Australia - installation of new Goepfert rotary die cutter and associated complete finishing line and automated conveyorisation system
Smithfield, Australia - installation of modifications to automated conveyorisation system
Warwick Farm, Australia - design and installation of modifications to automated conveyorisation systems
Melbourne, Australia - installation and commissioning of PET plastics batching plant
Yennora, Australia - disconnection and removal of plastic straws, knives, and forks extrusion and finishing lines and relocation, installation, and commissioning in the new plant at Windsor, Australia
Lidcombe, Australia - disconnection and removal of paper cup and plate production lines and relocation, installation, and commissioning in the new plant at Windsor, Australia
Windsor, Australia - installation, and commissioning of new extruders and plate presses and cup lines in the new plant at Windsor, Australia
Windsor, Australia - contracted to the maintenance department providing 3 shifts of electrical and mechanical coverage 24 hours per day, for 3 years
IMS is the chosen company to manage and carry out all new equipment installations and retrofits for this manufacturer of some of the world's leading materials handling and conveyorisation machinery and IMS are also the chosen service and repair supplier for the company. IMS people have experience managing the installation and relocation of hundreds of this supplier's systems and retrofitting and repairing many more both for the supplier directly and for their clients