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Del A Rue North West . UK Case Study

The customer is a specialist in printing bank notes and credit cards, operating in a secure environment and delivering projects to mission critical deadlines.

Customers operational requirements AIS Vanguard provided a detailed method statement and

Scope of work

critical path to aid smooth delivery of the project aligned to the customer’s operational requirements.

The project involved the installation of a new bobst printing line for printing the holograms found on credit cards. The new line

This included measuring doors to assess accessibility and

included seven presses and all ancillary equipment, such as

selecting lifting equipment that would enable the printing line

dryers, heaters and walkways, at an existing facility in the North

components to be brought into the factory without any

West of England.

modifications to the building, thereby reducing cost and disruption.

Bobst’s technicians attended the site from Italy to mark the floor ready for installation of the new equipment and the customer

The project was completed over a four-week period and was

installed the rails for the presses.

delivered so successfully that the customer commissioned AIS Vanguard to carry out another project, which involves

When the equipment arrived on site, AIS Vanguard’s remit was to

offloading another machine and lifting it into position on a

offload a total of 34 vehicles, with a schedule that involved

mezzanine floor.

offloading four vehicles per day. One of the challenging aspects of the project was managing uncertainty due to transport and custom delays in order to keep the project on schedule, despite fluctuations in the number of vehicles arriving each day and the non-sequential arrival of equipment.

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Once each consignment had been offloaded, the AIS Vanguard team was responsible for de-crating the equipment and transferring it into the customer’s factory, ensuring it was placed into the correct position and bolted into place so that Bobst’s engineers could connect and commission each machine. The total height of the press lines was 10m and the project involved working at height from scissor lifts and cherry pickers to position the dryers above the presses.

The AIS Vanguard team was also responsible for assisting Bobst’s engineers with the installation, overcoming language barriers to work collaboratively with the OEM’s team.

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Fork lift trucks

20t City Crane

12t Valla crane

40/60 Versalift

2t Valla crane

Mewps

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Ainscough Industrial successsfully Scope of work complete gantry crane lift & relocation.

AIS were asked to assist in the installation of a 27 meter overhead crane within the main paper mill at Kimberley Clarke. Due to the

extensive operation Scope of workschedule of Kimberly Clarke, the installation

was scheduled to take place in a tight time window over the Christmas period. Working day and night, the AIS team delivered the crane & The air-bus hanger had contained two 71 metre span cranes, installed the AIS Vanguard’s 450 jacking system in order to install with the west crane in the better condition of the two. the crane.

The client required the east crane to be removed to allow the west crane to move along the gantry into the area where the east crane Due to the size and weight of the crane, this was a particularly operated and where the majority of their assembly works would challenging lift, with each beam section of the crane needing to be take place on a new large order that had been secured. perfectly aligned prior to being placed in their final positions. The job was completed a whole 24 hours before schedule, allowing the team Once the west crane had been moved into it’s new position then we to leave the site on December 29th in time to ring in the new year. then needed to lift the east crane back onto the rails and test & commission, all within a time window of only four days.

December 2020 - 24 hour working hours

The equipment

Time critical project delivered over the Christmas period 2019, 24 Hours ahead of schedule We had to erect four x2 leg jacking systems under two thirds of the crane to support it, then supported the remaining third with two Installation / Technical & Heavy Lifting 40 tonne mobile cranes.

12 hour shifts around the clock to suit the clients deadline We then split the crane and lowered the section to floor level, this in turnRemoval allowed of us Installation space to travel the remaining crane clear of the equipment opposite gantry on the jacking system. We then lowered the jacking systems to their closed height which allowed us to travel the west crane over the top of the east crane with only 200mm clearance.

Once this was confirmed we then lifted the crane back onto the gantry rails and load tested & commissioned.

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Kimberly Clark Kimberley Clark Glasgow . Prestwick

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Air Products North West . UK Case Study

A global leader in the supply of liquified natural gas process technology and equipment, Air Products provides essential industrial gases, equipment and applications expertise for a wide range of industries. The company has a self contained oxygen production plant located on a manufacturing site in Stirling,

Operational requirements

operated by Superglass, an insulation manufacturer.

We disconnected and dismantled all interconnecting pipework, electrical and air services, before implementing the schedule of lifts planned in advance to remove equipment from the building. We loaded these assets to our vehicles

Scope of work

and transported them for disposal to SEPA registered waste sites.

The Air Products plant provides oxygen for Superglass’s furnaces, allowing them to operate at the correct temperature to ‘melt’ glass

We also removed the absorber from the vessels within the

for the production of glass wool insulation. When the oxygen

oxygen plant, before cleaning, testing and removing redundant

plant needed upgrading, AIS Vanguard’s Glasgow team worked

assets for disposal to SEPA approved sites. During the same six

with both Air Products and Superglass to ensure the insulation

week period, the Glasgow team then lifted all new plant and

manufacturer’s operational efficiency was protected from any

pipework into the building, lining and levelling it to datum

disruption. The team planned and implemented the project to

point, and carrying out field welds and electrical connections

carry out the work as quickly and safely as possible to minimise

to complete the installation.

cost and disruption.

We also supplied and fitted all the small bore pipework Air Products needed to upgrade and extend the oxygen plant,

required for the project and carried out all necessary

which involved switching off the facility and bringing oxygen to

electrical, handrail and motor modifications. Finally, we

site in tankers in order to maintain Superglass’s production. Due to

reinstated the roof, ready for the client to commission the

the expense and lead times involved for the supply of third party

upgraded plant and begin on site oxygen production

oxygen, the project had to be completed within a mission critical six

once more.

week programme with multiple milestone deadlines in place.

Any over run of this project would have been costly to our Taking full CDM responsibility for the project, the AIS Vanguard

client and potentially disruptive to their customer. Thanks to

team planned and risk assessed the requirements prior to beginning

the AIS Vanguard team from our Glasgow depot, all work was

work on site, including devising detailed plans for all equipment

carried out successfully within the required timescale and in

lifts. We were responsible for removal of the roof and strengthening

budget, adhering to the highest standards of health and safety

of the gable to ensure the structural integrity of the remaining

and working around the operational requirements of site.

structure.

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Terex Kings Lynn . Norfolk Case Study

Ainscough Industrial Services, were recently procured to provide a turnkey removal and installation of a 160 tonne Overhead Gantry Crane at a paper mill based in Kings Lynn in Norfolk.

Smooth completion We made sure that all of these documents were meticulously

Scope of work

planned and adhered to throughout the project ensuring a

The mill manufactures 450,000 tonnes of newsprint per year

This resulted in us finishing the lift project ahead of schedule,

from recovered newspapers and magazines and supplies many

with minimal risk and to the complete satisfaction of the client.

smooth completion of the project.

of the UK’s regional and national newspaper publishers.

It also produces a variety of other paper types for coldset, heatset and litho printing processes. Due to the access required, the first stage of the operation was to remove sections of the roof of the mill with the use of both tower and mobile cranes and support vehicles.

On completion of this two day procedure the AIS Vanguard team was then able to decommission and lift the old gantry crane, which measured over 30 meters, out through the gap in the roof and on to transportation to be taken away.

The next part of the task was then to lift the new gantry crane in through the roof and lower to its final position ready for the installation process and commissioning.

Finally the sections of the roof were replaced. We were able to complete the entire project in less than five days, which was quicker than the programmed schedule.

Due to the size, weight and the unusual entry and exit for the gantry cranes it was vital that all aspects of this project including method statements and health and safety procedures were in order.

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Nippon Express Coventry . UK Case Study

Nippon Express were tasked with awarding a contract on behalf of the NES Group to remove equipment from the old Jaguar Plant at Browns Lane Coventry.

Delivering complex lifts at Nippon Express . Coventry Scope of work

On completion of the project, the client commented:

The equipment had been sold by the NES Group to a Chinese automotive tier one supplier. The majority of the equipment was originally used for the manufacture of facia fronts for all Jaguars cars.

Testimonial “There were complete production lines of equipment that were dismantled down by the engineers, and loaded into each container. Each machine had to be match marked in order for

Factory Strip out - Removal of various equipment to shipping containers.

the end user in China to reassemble once landed onsite.

This was successfully achieved when the production lines arrived in China. All of the lines sent from Coventry are now fully

Contract Value - £105,000

operational with NES. We would highly recomend for AIS Vanguard any future projects”

Fitters and Riggers Equipment – 80t Crane, Scissor Lift, Cherry Picker, Versa Lift and 7t FLT

AIS were contracted by Nippon Express to itemise every single component that was going to be shipped via containers supplied by Nippon Express from the UK to China.

Every component was match marked prior to being securely loaded into each container. There were a total of 12 containers supplied by Nippon Express for the contract.

The AIS contract was to complete the entire project in 28 day, we achieved to complete the project in 23 days, to the satisfaction of the client.

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Hut Group Manchester Case Study

Scope of work A customer with an existing production and fulfilment facility in Warrington enlisted the support of AIS Vanguard to assist with a new extension, which included fully automated production

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and packaging lines for a range of beauty, skincare and fragrance products.

A dedicated AIS Vanguard project manager was responsible for the project from initial site survey through to handover, deploying a team of skilled and certified professionals for each element of the programme as required.

The solution AIS Vanguard’s role was to provide offloading, lifting and installation of production machinery, automated packing lines, warehouse racking and robotic systems for the new facility.

The project involved a detailed method statement and time-critical programme, aligned to delivery schedules for the new equipment. It also required close collaboration with the client to ensure that the existing facility could continue to operate on a business-as-usual basis while installation of the machinery for the new extension was carried out.

The AIS Vanguard team was responsible for preparation of foundations and footings for the new equipment, including positioning checks, drilling and floor preparation. The project also included lifting each piece of machinery into position, using a variety of lifting equipment from the AIS Vanguard fleet, along with alignment and levelling, mechanical and electrical engineering, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning. Handover included a full suite of documentation to complete the installation process.

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Aggregate Industries Ashbourne . Derbyshire Case Study

Scope of work AIS Vanguard were recently engaged by a major blue chip client to assist with the relocation of a Concrete Kerb Packing

On completion of the project, the client commented:

Line from Coalville, Leicestershire to their second site in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Testimonial

The client, Aggregate Industries quarries, manufactures and supplies a wide range of heavy building materials

“The AIS Vanguard team were a pleasure to work with on this

to the construction industry.

project, with their professional attitude, methodical

The three week project required the AIS Vanguard team to

within the allocated time frame, and I look forward to

and diligent work practices everything was completed

completely match mark the packing line followed by the complete dismantling of all mechanical and electrical

working with the Ainscough team on any future projects that we have.”

elements ready for the loading onto transportation to the new location.

Mark Smedley Project Manager – Aggregate Industries On arrival at the new location the team then needed to load the packing line and completely rebuild then align, and level and finally commission to ensure everything was running as it should.

Because of the complex nature of this relocation it was vital that every aspect of this project was meticulously planned to ensure a smooth transition to the complete satisfaction of the client.

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Charles Thompson Ltd are specialist designer and manufacturer of process plant equipment to a variety ofindustry sectors including the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and nuclear sectors.

Scope of work For this project, Charles Thompson Ltd needed to know the gross weight of the 28.3m long 5.6m diameter load. Thanks to the JS 450 jacking system we were able to assist with this complex 160 Tonne lift with minimaldelays on site.

The solution Due to space restrictions traditional lifting methods were not appropriate for this task. We were contacted because of our experience with technical lifting projects and our previous successes in this field.

Our lifting systems are designed to be used in almost any situation. Where traditional lifting methods such as cranes aren’t suitable, our experts can develop a bespoke lifting solution tailored to you.

The JS 450 machine lifts by extraction of legs, contrary to conventional gantries that use a lifting device such as a winch or a strand jack. The limitations on this lift made the JS 450 the perfect choice for this project. We were responsible for lowering the load onto the load cells so accurate measurements could be taken.

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Charles Thompson Ltd South Yorkshire

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Michelin Tyres Dundee . Scotland Case Study

Michelin’s decision to decommission its Dundee site required removal of all redundant machinery, totalling assets with a combined weight in excess of 2,400 tonnes. The project also involved demolition of the site’s buildings and redundant production facilities, with demolition waste totalling 8,000 tonnes.

A variety of equipment used...

The initial brief for AIS Vanguard was to remove two redundant tyre

Decommissioned and removed from site, ranging from

manufacturing lines. During this phase a further contract to remove an additional two lines and equipment within the same facility was awarded and AIS Vanguard was then also approached to safely remove many other standalone pieces of equipment from the Dundee plant for onward transport and installation at other Michelin facilities throughout Europe.

overhead conveyors to large mills and roll beds. Some of these assets weighed in excess of 70 tonnes and the AIS Vanguard team utilised a variety of lifting gear to carry out the project, including various fork lift trucks, MEWPS, Valla cranes, Ormig pick and carry cranes, Versalifts and a 400T Gantry system.

Careful project and safety planning was required from the AIS Vanguard team to address some of the site’s inherent challenges and ensure that the project ran smoothly without

Scope of work

delays or interruption. Because some of the buildings had been handed over to their new tenants, the AIS Vanguard team had

The work was carried out over a five-month period and the site was split into two zones, with AIS Vanguard working as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer for both locations, including full CDM responsibility. Activity for both zones was delivered simultaneously.

low floor loadings in some places. Safe isolation and disconnection of primary and secondary services was also challenging due to limited information on existing service routes, and the team overcame this by tracing back supplies to ensure the correct service networks were isolated.

The demolition requirements included five buildings, comprising a tank farm, a solvent store, two production facilities and a boiler house, along with a 55m chimney stack. Demolition requirements also included a number of canopied link bridges between buildings, which contained services and conveyors that had to be removed and conserved for future use. A complete c.500m pipe bridge was also dismantled.

The facility was very dark, which created integral hazards that had to be managed with careful planning, effective communication and a meticulous approach to safety.

A briefing was carried out on a daily basis to ensure the whole team understood the planned schedule of works for the day and the safe working procedures that needed to be maintained.

Some of the redundant production equipment, which had been assessed as too uneconomical to remove by hand, was also demolished prior to removal from site.

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This included managing safe delivery of the project within COVID-19 guidance and restrictions.

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Voith Group Coventry Case Study

Ainscough Industrial Services were engaged by Voith to completely dismantle a wheel and tyre assembly line & transfer to a new location within the Coventry facility.

Achieving successful transfers & reinstallations at Voith Group . Coventry Scope of work

On completion of the project, the client commented:

There were significant challenges over this project. Ainscough Industrial was tasked with achieving the transfer and reinstallation, from start to finish over a shutdown period of three weeks, to be commissioned and supplying assemblies to the Original Equipment Supplier (OEM).

Testimonial “ We were very impressed by the commitment to the task shown by the Ainscough team, together with effective

In addition to the limited shutdown period an added level of complexity was introduced for the purposes of improved material flow in the new location. This is because of the requirement to reconfigure the line from its existing layout into a linear layout by

communication from managers and supervisors throughout the project. The job was well planned and executed throughout and we look forward to working together with Ainscough on future projects.”

integrating new conveyor sections, control systems and modifying significant runs of wiring looms.

While the installation took place under CDM control, current production was continuing in the adjacent areas.

The Ainscough team worked professionally and diligently to ensure the whole project was achieved ahead of schedule and within quoted costs.

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Chris Packwood Project Manager – Voith Group

Automotive

AVL Red Bull

Test Facility . Milton Keynes Case Study

AVL is the world’s largest independent supplier of automotive testing and simulation equipment and AIS Vanguard has supported the company on numerous projects. AVL was commissioned to build six test cells for Red Bull Racing’s Powertrains test facility in Milton Keynes, which will play a central

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role in the development, testing and manufacture of the 2025 power unit for Red Bull Formula 1 vehicles.

An LTM1750-8.1 mobile crane was appointed and deployed, with a 49.1m telescopic main boom, and 204t counterweight.

Scope of work

This provided the lifting capability required for the largest module. AIS Vanguard also utilised a 14t Franna pick and

The test cells were designed and built by AVL as fully-fitted modular units that needed to be lifted into position whilst being handled with meticulous precision and care. Each module was transported from Austria, which involved an intense route planning exercise due to the abnormal size of the 22 modules. Once on site, the modules had to be installed in a strict sequence, within a confined site.

carry crane to assist with the heavy crane set-up and also handle the other ancillary equipment that was needed to complete the new test cells.

As the modules varied in size and weight, with different weight distribution depending on the pre-installed equipment and services, every lift was meticulously planned to enable the AIS Vanguard team to align to the centre of gravity of each

The installation involved a total of 22 modules, ranging from 15t to 64t, with the largest module measuring 14 x 5.6 x 4 metres.

With all equipment pre-installed in the purpose-built modules, the lifting operation was complex due to the uneven weight distribution and offset centre of gravity. The load had to be lifted level to protect the pre-installed equipment and to accommodate the tight 50mm clearance through the new opening in the roof.

Precision and a well-structured lift plan were needed to ensure the new equipment was positioned and placed without causing any damage to the highly accurate machinery.

module. The correct number and positioning of the slings for each operation needed to be used and the AIS Vanguard team ensured each module was connected to the planned rigging equipment, below the hook. Trial lifts were carried out to ensure that the module would be perfectly level and could be positioned with precision accuracy.

The AIS Vanguard team had to store any modules that arrived out of sequence inside the lifting area due to the lack of any alternative storage areas. This caused tight site constraints during delivery of the project. As a result, several additional lifting operations were needed, all of which had to be managed with the same focus on safety and the integrity of the assets.

The solution

Despite all of the challenges caused by transport delays, limited space on site and the restricted roof apertures, the project was

The project began with a six-month planning period considering the operational, logistical, technical and health and safety requirements for the project, including the inherent challenges of the confined site, the skills and equipment needed to deliver the project.

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completed on time, safely and effectively, and the client was extremely satisfied with how it was managed.

Swindon Case Study

Scope of work AIS Vanguard Ltd carried out a number of machine relocations and removals for Honda over 6 separate site visits. Some of these relocations included the offloading of various machines from transport, and then skated these machines into factory to the required laydown area.

Contract Value - £3.5 million Dismantling, mechanical & electrical marking for re-build, packing & loading of Rodip Durr paint facility Dismantling, mechanical & electrical marking for re-build, packing & loading of car conveyor lines Removal, packing, loading and transport of multiple overhead travelling cranes Multiple disciplined work under CDM regulations Moved from sub contractor to Principal Contractor for phase 2 of works Specialist & techical dismantling to include mechanical & electrical match marking to enable future re-build Robust and fully auditbale QESH procedures

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Integral Powertrain Milton Keynes Case Study

Scope of work Integral Powertrain are a main player in the automotive diagnostic industry, dealing with such manufacturers as Aston Martin. In order to maintain their position in the industry, and to increase their relationship with Aston Martin, they invested in a dynonometer supplied via Horiba UK. In order to win this contract to install the dynonometer, AIS held talks with Horiba UK, who, as the manufacturers of the equipment, recommend to their clients who they feel should handle the install.

The solution AIS used a 25/35 versa lift to offload and position the Dynonometer and ancillary equipment and place in to the agreed laydown area.

From there AIS de-crated the Dynonometer and the ancillary

We had previously installed a system for Horiba at Nissan Cranfield.

Such was the impression left by our installation team, that Horiba recommended AIS to Integral Powertrain.

Scope – To install a Horiba Dyno testing system, using a 40t jacking system, 25/35 Versa lift and an 11t Valla mobile crane.

Equipment used – 25/35 Versa Lift, 11t Valla mobile crane, Tackle van including various shackles and slings, 2x 6meter Beams, 4x small 3t beam, clamps, 4x 3t 4 meter fall chain blocks, 10 x Christchurch cribs and our JS40/100 Jacking System.

equipment. Once the JS40/100 jacking system was fully assembled and set up, AIS then began to lift and position the 1st Dyno and start to erect the steel structure.

AIS then lifted and positioned the 2nd Dyno and then completed the installation of the ancillary equipment.

Using our Megalift system, the entire installation was completed well within the timescale required by Integral Powertrain.

The response from them to AIS was exceptional, with their in

Staff Used – Foremen and Riggers.

house team leaders paying compliments to the quality of the install executed by AIS.

The requirements Integral Powertrain required a Horiba Dynonometer offloading and positioned into place on their site.

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Ford Motor Company Dagenham Case Study

Scope of work The ten month £4.2m project covered full project management and involved the decommissioning and removal of the entire stamping and tooling operations at the Ford Motor Company in Dagenham, which to date is the

Delivering complex lifts at Ford Motor Company . Dagenham

largest decommissioning project undertaken by the Ford Motor Company.

On completion, our divisional director commented:

At it’s peak AIS Vanguard had over 80 operatives on site, with the whole project requiring 147,487 man hours to complete and utilising the range of Ainscough’s wholly owned specialist plant and equipment including: JS450 Hydraulic Gantry, JS400 Hydraulic Gantry, Versa Lift and Container Reach Stacker.

Comments from Ainscough industrial “ We would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Ainscough team who all worked so diligently to ensure the project was completed on time. In addition your teams approach to safety was impeccable as was their conduct, attitude and professionalism. We would have no hesitation in enlisting the assistance of Ainscough Industrial on any future projects.”

Implementation of CDM management & processes as Principal Contractor.

Project scheduling, planning, implementation and management.

Removal of all assembly cells including all robots and tooling.

To ensure a full isolation and lock off procedure was in place.

Ensuring site wide safety exceeded ‘Fords’ stringent standards.

Removal of 83 forming and blanking presses (with lifts of up to 120 tonnes). With an overall total weight lift of 6,464 tonnes.

Site wide handling of all dismantled equipment for packing & shipping to China.

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Philip Brabbins Divisional Director – Ainscough Industrial

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Nissan Motor Co. Ltd Barcelona Case Study

Following Nissan’s decision to cease manufacturing at its Zona Franca plant in Barcelona, the last vehicles came off the production line in December 2021. As part of the decommissioning plan for the factory, the automotive manufacturer wanted to remove a number of machines and pieces of equipment for redeployment to the UK

The solution

With AIS Vanguard’s track record in the automotive sector, the

AIS Vanguard began the project began on site within three

company’s wholly-owned fleet of equipment, and the availability of

weeks of the first enquiry from Nissan with all planning, skills

AIS EURELO resources in the EU within the AIS Group, AIS Vanguard

and equipment in place. AIS Vanguard visited site to enable

was an ideal choice to remove the equipment, arrange all

effective planning for the project, including specification of

transportation for the assets including semi-low loaders and

the equipment and skilled personnel, and mapping of a

Euroliners, and convey them to storage facilities in the UK.

programme of works aligned to Nissan’s requirements.

Equipment from AIS Vanguard’s in-house fleet of lifting gear

Scope of work

was shipped across to Spain to deliver the project. This included:

Timing of the project was mission critical to align with decommissioning of the plant, so Nissan required an industrial services partner that could deploy the correct skills and equipment to site to complete the transfer of equipment to the UK as quickly as possible. The assets that needed removing included 23 CNC Gear Cutting machines, along with complete heat treatment and shot blasting plants. The remit for AIS Vanguard included:

Match marking for every machine and piece of equipment Disconnection of hydraulics and electronics Dismantling each machine for removal

A 40/60 Versa-Lift An Ormig 9t Electric Crane A 7t fork lift truck A 2t Valla Electric Crane A MEWP A wide variety of ground tackle including shackles, slings, jacks and skates

Due to continued volatility in the transport and shipping sectors,

Removal of each machine from the factory

the AIS Vanguard team worked flexibly, including unsociable hours

Loading to transport

provide smooth project delivery. All machines and equipment were successfully removed from site and placed in storage in

Packing for transport to the UK

Liverpool within six weeks of start on site.

Generation of all Customs documentation Shipping arrangements for transport to Liverpool Storage arrangements in Liverpool pending redeployment of the assets to Nissan, Sunderland

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Stolle Machinery Germany Case Study

Stolle provides complete solutions at any level – from individual machines, line modules, and rapid service with OEM parts, to the design, build and commissioning of a complete facility.

Delivering complex lifts at Stolle Machinery . Germany On completion of the project, the client commented:

Scope of work Ainscough Industrial recently completed a successful 12 month £4.5m ‘Turnkey Installation’ of a canning plant for leading food & beverage can makers Stolle in Germany.

Testimonial “ We would just like to take this opportunity to thank the Ainscough team who all worked so diligently to ensure the project was completed on time. In addition your teams

Full Project Management and CDM Management

approach to safety was impeccable as was their conduct,

Utilisation of various Ainscough Industrial divisions covering all electrical & mechanical services

in enlisting the assistance of Ainscough Industrial on any

attitude and professionalism. We would have no hesitation future projects.”

Installation of over 20km of process pipework Rigging and lifting of machinery, equipment and transport Installation of a mezzanine floor and platforms at a weight of approximately 250 tonnes

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Scope of work Ainscough Industrial were recently contracted by a well known cider maker to assist with a complex machinery lift and installation.

Ainscough were brought in to assist with the positioning and installation of eighteen new fermentation vessels into their facility in Weston Super Mare.

The project consisted of three phases which will be completed over a five week period. Each phase involved the lifting and positioning of six of the fermentation vessels which were 14.5 meters high and had a weight of 8.5 tonnes into the facility over a two day period.

The first stage for the Ainscough team was to remove a 1.5 tonne section of the roof of the facility. Then using two cranes the vessels were lifted using a “Top & Tail” technique, which enabled the vessels to be lifted through the roof space in a vertical position and lowered down onto the pallet shoes.

This enabled the vessels to then be skated into the correct position within the facility. Once the first six vessels were safely positioned the Ainscough team the replaced the section of roof until the second phase commenced.

On completion of the first phase the client commented on how pleased he was with the Ainscough team, especially considering the terrible weather conditions the team were faced with over the two days.

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Thatchers Cider Weston Super Mare

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Nestle Halifax Case Study

Nestle UK Ltd required the supply of relevant skilled labour as well as the necessary equipment to carry out a number of internal machinery moves that AIS Vanguard were contracted to complete.

Further relocations... included AIS Vanguard dismantling and removing all equipment associated with the Schmucker 1 Line which the

Scope of work

team removed from the present position within the factory on to road transport. As well as this AIS Vanguard, also

AIS Vanguard Ltd carried out a number of machine relocations and removals for Nestle UK Ltd over 6 separate site visits. Some of these relocations included the offloading

dismantled and removed all equipment associated with the SIG 7 Line from its current location and loaded onto road transport.

of 4 Cermex Machines from transport and then skated these machines into factory to the required laydown area.

Finally, AIS Vanguard completed a number of internal machine relocations within the Nestle UK Ltd factory for the Schmucker 3, 5 and 6 lines, as well as the SIG 3, 4

Contract Value - £77,000

and 5 lines.

Labour - Fitters, Riggers, Foremen Equipment used - 7 tonne Forklift Truck, Electric forklift truck, Electric Valla Crane

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William Grant & Sons Glasgow . Scotland Case Study

Scope of work William Grant & Sons is an independent Scottish distillery that has been producing whisky since 1887 and distils

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leading brands including Glenfiddich and Balvenie. When the company needed a heat exchanger replacing at their Girvan distillery, they contacted AIS Vanguard’s Glasgow depot for assistance.

With the scaffold pre-installed prior to the date agreed for the lifts, the AIS Vanguard team arrived on site at 7am on Friday morning to rig a sequence of 10 x 10 ton chain

The job involved swapping a 12 ton heat exchanger with a 17 ton replacement within a time critical window that involved

blocks to the high level ladder beams and prepare all lifting equipment in preparation for the lift the following day.

switching off the plant for a maximum of just 18 hours over a weekend.

The asset’s location made the project much more complex than a straightforward lift of the old heat exchanger before putting the new one in place.

The plant was switched off when the team arrived on site at 7am the following day. The team was then able to lift the heat exchanger to the high level opening, where it was fleeted from each set of chain blocks, allowing it to be moved through the high level opening to the landing platform.

Surrounded by other plant and live mechanical and electrical services, the heat exchanger could not be tracked out or lifted with a crane, so the Glasgow team had to devise an alternative approach that would answer safety and operational requirements.

the heat exchanger down and load it to transport. The new heat exchanger was then installed using a reverse of this process.

All works were completed by 16:00 hours on Saturday afternoon, allowing the plant to be switched back on ahead of

Following a site visit to assess the requirements and consider the specific challenges of the project, we devised a solution that involved bringing in a scaffolding partner to design structural scaffolding, with ladder beams above the existing heat exchanger, routed through a high level opening, with a landing platform at the other side of the plant.

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Kellogg's, is a leading American producer of ready-to-eat cereals and other food products. Kellogg's Corn Flakes was one of the earliest and remains one of the most popular breakfast cereals in the United States. Headquarters are in Battle Creek, Michigan.

AIS Vanguard was asked to deal with the decommissioning and removal of food processing equipment at Manchester and Bremen in Germany.

Scope of work Value £1.6 million Electrical services Testing Match marking and removal of service connections cables DB boars and control systems.

Mechanical services Match Marking dc commissioning removal of services air water and product lines Rigging Lifting of machinery and equipment removal of service pipework and duct work Civil the removal of bunds and the opening of access voids for the removal of equipment Packing and shipping of equipment from Bremen to Malaysia

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ABInBev Lancashire Case Study

Scope of work We dismantled and removed a refrigeration plant for this major brewing company, while allowing business continuity for the client

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and by ensuring that mechanical and electrical services were retained for business as usual operation throughout the remainder of the live site.

For the removal of three evaporators and a surge tank from the roof of this major brewing company’s plant we worked

We prepared the equipment for removal and carried out the mechanical and electrical disconnections, along with the civil work necessary for the egress of equipment. Using our safe loading expertise and in-house fleet, we removed the equipment for safe and environmentally-responsible disposal before closing off the aperture made for egress to ensure security and weather tightness.

collaboratively with the client to plan the project safely around their vehicle movements, redirecting vehicles to avoid any potential accidents or delays during lifting operations.

A safe working area was erected around the mobile crane and supervised at all times by our onsite lift supervisor.

Each evaporator was lifted down in six sections, followed by the surge tank and auxiliary equipment.

An overview The project was carried out to all relevant British and European construction and safety standards with AIS Vanguard taking full CDM responsibility.

Dismantle of Refrigeration plant for major brewing company Removal of three evaporators and surge tank from the roof Environmentally responsible disposal of equipment CDM Responsibility Planned safely around client movements to avoid potential delays or accidents Mechanical / Electrical Disconnections / Technical Lifting

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Cranswick Continental Food’s have now completed the transition of all production lines and warehousing from their previous two sites in Trafford Park, Manchester to their new home in Bury.

The footprint of the new site is almost double the previous two sites combined ensuring the division now has the space to deliver future growth.

Scope of work Disconnection & Relocation of 10 x Production Lines

Supply a team of men comprising of a Foreman and Riggers fully equipped with all the correct tackle Equipment including 2 x 7t Fork Lift Trucks (LPG) 1 x Semi-Low Loader and 2 x 40’ Curtain sided vehicles to carry out the following works Uplift equipment from Hibernia Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, load to AIS Vanguard transport, convey to their new Bury facility and offload.

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United Biscuits UK Ltd Manchester Case Study

Scope of work Offload new tank from transport and move into factory, remove tank 4 from present location to external area to load and remove from site.

To provide both pipework and electrical services from chocolate tanks to new nibbles chocolate tanks.

The solution Ainscough Industrial Services were also contracted to complete multiple pipework services including providing hot water supply, disconnection of tank 1, 80mm jacketed connection from the existing chocolate delivery pipework to the chocolate tank, including installation.

An overview

Finally, Ainscough Industrial Services were also contracted Ainscough Industrial Services were contracted by United Biscuits

to complete the electrical services required for United Biscuits

UK Ltd to carry out the transport, offloading and positioning of

these services included 1 control panel with 2 Powerflex

new chocolate tank in factory, scraping chocolate tank 4 and

inverters to control both chocolate pumps that feed the

positioning tank 1 in tank 4 position.

nibbles process from a volt free signal from each tank.

Stainless steel basket containment and cabling to stirrer

Contract Value - £170,000

load cell, high level probe and chocolate supply pump,

Labour – Riggers, Fitters, Foremen & Electricians

electrical requirements.

disconnection of tank 1 electrical services as well as other

Equipment used – Ormig 9 Tonne swl crane, Electric MEWP 40/60 Versa Lift, 7 tonne forklift truck with jib attachment and a fully equipped tackle van

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Goss International Europe UK Ltd . Sheffield Case Study

Scope of work AIS Vanguard delivered a 3 month project with ‘OEM’ Goss International to remove three large web offset printing presses from the ex Polestar Print UK facility in Sheffield.

One printing press will be going to a new facility in the Yorkshire area where Ainscough Industrial will be assisting with the installation whilst the other two will be reinstalled in Europe in the future.

One of the challenges... that needed to be overcome was when the dryer section of the press came to be moved, as it measured over sixteen metres long, four metres wide, with a weight of forty three tonnes, due to a decline on the road at the exit of the building the dryer could only be skated less than a metre at a time before it needed to be raised on chocs to enable it to stay parallel ready for the final lift and rotation onto the back of the low loader.

The Solution

Due to the diligent and methodical work practices from all the Ainscough team on site this project is on schedule to be

Due to the size of the three printing presses, which have a combined weight of over 1350 tonnes, it was vital that every aspect of the project was meticulously planned.

This involved a series of technical meetings and risk assessments in conjunction with the management team of Goss International to ensure a smooth transition.

As a result of the detailed planning it was decided that the best solution was to carefully lift each section of the presses from their plinths using our jacking systems and then skate each section to the building exit. From there they could then be lifted on to the transportation ready for the next stage of the journey.

This process was completed by utilizing a range of Ainscough’s equipment including two Fork Lift Trucks, Valla Mini Crane, Ormig Mini Crane, 60/80 Versa Lift & Machine Moving Skates. In addition a 220te mobile crane was also required to complete some of the final lifts onto the low loaders.

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successfully completed well within the time frame strengthening our strong ties with Goss International.

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Granada Cranes Broughton Case Study

Ainscough Industrial Services recently completed a challenging project for Granada Material Handling at Airbus in Broughton for the installation of a new 30 metre long, 40 tonne Gantry Crane and the dismantling & removal of the old gantry for scrap The project began with a series of technical meetings and risk assessments with an AIS Project Manager to ensure a smooth operation.

Scope of work It was decided that due to the size of the Gantry Cranes that the works would be best carried out over two separate phases.

The first phase consisted of the loading of the new gantry crane by the AIS team using two 55 tonne mobile cranes on the far side of the airfield, it was then slowly transported across the airfield and into the hanger for the installation process to begin utilising our two 20 tonne Air Hoists.

Once the machinery installation was successfully completed by the AIS team the second phase began which consisted of the large scale dismantling and removal of the old gantry and then the reverse transportation back across the airfield once again utilising our two 55 tonne mobile cranes.

Although, on the face of it this project looked to be fraught with difficulties with the physical size of the gantry cranes, but with the skill, knowledge and experience of the Ainscough onsite team the project was successfully completed safely and on time to the complete satisfaction of the client.

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Manchester Museum Manchester Case Study

Following on from the relocation of the Rapa Nui (Easter Island) statue to Manchester Museum in 2015, Ainscough Industrial were again called in to assist with the removal of the same statue due to major refurbishment programme which was due to start at the museum.

The solution continued...

Once the statue was carefully packed and boxed up by the British Museum representatives the Ainscough team then used a tele-handler to lift and secure on to the back of a low loader ready for the journey South.

Scope of work

On the completion of the project, Manchester Museum’s Sam On arrival at the museum the Ainscough team first had to move the 3 tonne “Moari Hava” statue and plinth from its original position between two concrete columns.

The Ainscough team were required to work diligently and methodically, as even with the museum doors and frames removed there was less than 10mm clearance from the top of the statue, and with a conservative value of close to £9m it was vital that the upmost care was taken throughout the project.

The solution This was done by using four scoots which enabled the team to move the statue approximately four feet forward into a clear area where a lifting gantry could be erected and the statue could be lifted to remove the plinth and turned through 90 degrees.

Following that the statue was then lowered back onto the scoots ready to be manipulated through the museum doors and onto the outdoor foyer area where it was to be packed and boxed up for the journey back to the British Museum in London to be prepared for display at the Royal Academy in 2018.

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Beath commented on how pleased she was on how smoothly the project went and also how quickly the Ainscough team managed to complete the job enabling the museum to open as normal without any disruption.

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Ainscough Industrial Services recently received a request from Universal Coatings (UK) Ltd and principle contractor Kier Construction to assist with the removal of the Niffany Swing Bridge from over the canal in Skipton.

Scope of work The 16 tonne bridge, which has been operational over the canal for over thirty years but was now in a state of disrepair and was no longer suitable for the amount of traffic that would be required to use, especially as the bridge would have been used as access for a number of holiday lets which had been recently built by the local farmer.

The solution After the work area had been taped as a practical and a track management system deployed for egress of plant into the work area and the close proximately of the busy road and temporary bridge, the three man Ainscough team began the rigging and slinging of the bridge whilst the Universal Coatings team loosened all he fixing bolts. After this, the bridge was successfully lifted by a 100te crane on to a trailer before being removed for scrap.

The operation was completed in under a day to the complete satisfaction of the client who commented on how well the team worked and how he would be more than happy to work with our team again when the new bespoke replacement bridge was ready for the installation later in the year.

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Swan Hunter Wallsend Case Study

Each crane weighed 1500 tonnes and was built in the early 1970s and because of their physical size, they had become a landmark within the local community and their disassembly was tinged with sadness as it marked the disappearance of another great British shipyard.

The solution continued...

The fly jib was confirmed to weigh 50 tonnes and the main boom 100 tonnes. These weights were within 10% of AIS’s calculations

Scope of work

and gave the main lift cranes a margin of 30% below their safe working load.

The positive side of the contract was the fact that the cranes were not to be cut up and scrapped like most large lifting cranes of that era but were to be carefully disassembled and then shipped to India and re-erected in one of the shipyards of the new owners – Bharati

The whole disassembly operation was carried out on programme and without incident and with the safety of all site personnel being paramount.

Shipyards Ltd of Mumbai India.

The dismantling of these cranes required careful engineering of the methodology of the disassembly and calculation of overall component weights and centres of gravity as no drawings were available which confirmed either the weights or centres of gravity of booms, fly jibs, ‘A’ frame and superstructure etc.

The solution The cranes were erected in the mid 70s with mast lift systems over a period of many months and was very labour intensive. This method was not an economically viable solution for the 21st century.

The problem was to find a solution to efficiently disassemble the cranes (which were never designed for ease of disassembly) to ensure the stability of the crane whilst heavy components were being removed, at the same time using contemporary lifting methods and new state of the art heavy lift cranes. Great care was taken to ensure that each component was lifted safely by welding lifting lugs to the item to be lifted and sling lengths calculated to bring the centre of gravity under the crane hook.

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Ainscough Industrial Services were recently awarded a substantial contract by Brymor Construction to assist with the dismantling of a Bellman World War II aircraft hangar at the Brooklands Museum in Weybridge and then re-erect it in a new location on the same site.

Scope of work The Grade II listed Bellman Hanger which was now in a poor and deteriorating state, was designed to be transportable and laid on a sand base so that it could be moved as and when required.

The Ainscough team working on this twelve week project have been tasked with the dismantling, repair, refurbishment and the re-erection of the hanger to a new position on the site.

The work will also include the fabrication of the new wind bracings, which will also be completed by the Ainscough Industrial services division.

The hanger will then be recladded to prevent leaks and thermal protection for the collections that will be housed within.

The new interior of the Bellman hanger will be designed as an authentic ‘Aircraft Factory’ harking back to the hanger’s original use as a manufacturing building. Exhibitions at the museum will explore the history of aircraft manufacture from the pioneering early planes of wood and fabric, to the supersonic airliner and technologies of the future.

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Spirit Aerosystems Prestwick Case Study

Ainscough Industrial successsfully complete gantry crane lift & relocation.

Scope of work The air-bus hanger had contained two 71 metre span cranes, with the west crane in the better condition of the two.

The client required the east crane to be removed to allow the west crane to move along the gantry into the area where the east crane operated and where the majority of their assembly works would take place on a new large order that had been secured.

Once the west crane had been moved into it’s new position then we then needed to lift the east crane back onto the rails and test & commission, all within a time window of only four days.

The equipment We had to erect four x2 leg jacking systems under two thirds of the crane to support it, then supported the remaining third with two 40 tonne mobile cranes.

We then split the crane and lowered the section to floor level, this in turn allowed us space to travel the remaining crane clear of the opposite gantry on the jacking system. We then lowered the jacking systems to their closed height which allowed us to travel the west crane over the top of the east crane with only 200mm clearance.

Once this was confirmed we then lifted the crane back onto the gantry rails and load tested & commissioned.

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GKN Aerospace Redditch Case Study

Ainscough Industrial were contracted to assist with the relocation of a large hydraulic press from its current location in the facility to a new location on the same site for one of our major blue chip clients.

Scope of work The first phase of the project involved the match making, disconnection and dismantling of the press which took approx. two weeks.

Once the press had been dis-assembled all the sections and ancillary items were loaded onto transport, provided by Ainscough Industrial, and conveyed to the new location within the same site.

The equipment Due to the size, position and restrictions of the press the Ainscough team used our Megalift JS400 jacking system along with a 40/60 Versa Lift, 11T Valla Crane and Fork Lift Trucks to ensure all sections were moved safely and securely.

As the press sections were loaded in the new area the OEM engineers carried out hydraulic upgrade works on each of the sections.

Once these works were completed the Ainscough Industrial team then started work the second phase of re-assembly and re-connection of the hydraulic press onto its new foundations to the complete satisfaction of the client.

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AWE Aldermaston Case Study

AWE supports the UK’s defence industry and has some of the most advanced nuclear research and production facilities in the world.

Scope of work AIS Vanguard has been an approved AWE supplier since 2012 The AIS Vanguard team has security clearance, sponsored

by AWE A six-month project was delivered in 2019 The scope of this contract included equipment transfers, subject to a specific NDA The project involved transfer of the equipment between locations at AWE Aldermaston and from AWE Burghfield AIS Vanguard was responsible for all risk assessment, safety planning and method statement The AIS Vanguard team provided turnkey delivery, including lifting, M&E services and transportation The project was completed in accordance with all AWE site requirements.

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MACE Heathrow Airport Case Study

Delivery of contract lift at the Terminal Transfer System, Terminal Five Heathrow Airport.

In total a team of 60 people were needed to co-ordinate the tricky operation which had to be completed before the first flights of the day arrived.

Scope of work Principle contractor Mace engaged Ainscough Industrial Services to deliver a Contract Lift at the Terminal Transfer System (TTS) at Heathrow Airport Terminal Five which involved the installation of an addition passenger carriage.

Installation of the carriage was not in itself a particularly difficult task, but due to the location of the entrance (in the middle of the main taxiway between T5A & T5B) a great deal of complex planning and co-ordination was required from Ainscough Industrial.

The engineers In addition AIS engineers had only a four hour window in the early hours of the morning to deliver the new transit train to Terminal 5.

A huge hole needed to be dug in the middle of the airfield so that the 11.5 metre long, 16 tonne, vehicle could be dropped through to the tracks below.

On completion of the lift the entrance for the carriage was sealed by concrete slabs weighing approximately 6 tonnes and designed to withstand a fully loaded airport emergency response vehicle driving over them.

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Dinorwig Power Station North Wales Case Study

Specialist installation and removal of OHCs Completed within 9 days

The installation of two 160 tonne swl Overhead Cranes (OHCs) and removal of one at Dinorwig Power Station in North Wales, called on AIS Vanguard’s specialist planning, project management and complex lifting expertise to

Delivering Complex Lifts at Dinorwig Power Station . North Wales This included the disassembly of the hoist and carriages to avoid the need for additional movement orders

complete the complex lifting arrangement.

and reduce transport costs.

Despite the space constraints of the hydropower station,

The old OHC was disassembled and removed on Vanguard’s

which is located inside Europe’s largest manmade cavern, Vanguard was able to complete the work safely while the plant was fully operational and with zero downtime.

second visit.

Following the installation of the new OHCs, the jacking system remained on-site for a further seven weeks while commissioning work was undertaken.

The solution After extensive preparatory work to establish access and circulation space within the plant, as well as complete rigorous health and safety checks, RAMs and drawings AIS Vanguard deployed a four-strong rigging team and a 450 tonne hydraulic jacking system to carry out the installation and removal work over two separate visits.

“This project is a celebration of planning and agility, and it reflects a very positive working relationship with SCX Special Projects. We placed the utmost importance on health and safety and careful programme management from the outset, so that we could deliver the programme safely and efficiently and avoid the need for power station downtime.”

Following a three-day rig set up on site, Vanguard completed a series of complex jack lifts to erect the new OHCs, despite the challenges of working within an operational power station and its restricted spaces.

Vanguard’s team was agile and responsive to the client’s evolving needs throughout, working around the station’s own scheduled operations and taking on additional work as the job unfolded.

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BIP Ltd. Oldbury Case Study

Contract Value £270,000 Specialist installation and removal of OHCs Completed within 28 days

The solution AIS supplied a highly skilled team of men comprising of a

Scope of work

Project Manager, Foremen, Mechanical Fitters, Electrician and Riggers fully equipped with all the correct tackle.

Dismantling of plant and load to transport to Turkey.

BIP (Oldbury) Limited required plant dismantlement and loading on to transport to Turkey ensuring that all equipment was match marked and catalogued.

AIS supplied a range of equipment including 7t Fork Lift Truck (With Jib attachment), 13t Franna Crane, 7t Valla Electric Crane, 2t Valla Electric Crane, MEWPS, Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment, 30 x Packing Cases and 10t Scaffold Platforms to ensure that the project was completed successfully and with the necessary timescale.

AIS assumed all CDM Principal Designer and Principal Contractor Roles. AIS Match marked, photographed and

The team & equipment used

catalogue all equipment being transferred to Turkey.

Project Manager, Foreman, Mechanical Fitters, Electrician and Riggers.

up where required all scrap items including Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper and Cable into skips.

7t Fork Lift Truck (With Jib attachment), 13t Franna Crane, 7t Valla Electric Crane, 2t Valla Electric Crane, MEWPS, Oxy Acetylene cutting equipment, 30 x Packing Cases and 10t Scaffold Platforms.

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Greenergy Didsbury . Manchester Case Study

Ainscough Industrial were contracted to complete a pipework project at a Greenergy fuel terminal in Plymouth.

Scope of work The week long project was to reduce the height of the Vapour Recovery System and all associated pipework by approximately one meter in the terminal’s three road loading bay area.

When fuel (petrol/diesel) is discharged into road tankers, vapour is produced inside the road loading tanks. The Vapour Recovery System uses the negative pressure created in the tanks by the withdrawal to pull in the vapours, drawing them into holes in the side of the nozzle and through special hoses with a return path, so they can then be recovered and pumped back into the main storage tanks and recycled back into fuel.

The solution Due to the nature of project including the working with hazardous materials, the four man Ainscough team needed to pass all the stringent on-site inductions to ensure that all Health and Safety and PPE requirements were fully adhered to before any work could commence.

The project was completed both on time, within budget and to the complete satisfaction of Greenergy who have since invited Ainscough Industrial Services to tender for two further projects.

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Metso Minerals Drax North . Yorkshire Case Study

Against vigorous competition from a number of competitors, Ainscough Industrial Services won the contract to erect a new coal stacker/reclaimer at Drax Power Station, which included dismantling and scrapping of the old machine.

Scope of work Ainscough Industrial provided a skilled team of fitters, riggers and welders to erect the 600 tonne machine, over a period of almost 12 months.

The main structure of the machine arrived on site in approximately 22 pieces, with the remainder stored on-site in numerous freight containers and brought to site as and when required.

The heaviest lift was the inner boom assembly which included the lower mast sections and weighed 49.5 tonnes.

The solution Many of the components had not been fitted with lifting points and, therefore, AIS designed, fabricated and fitted these and, in addition, organised a third party NDT inspection.

To minimise working at height, sub-assemblies were fitted out with as much of their ancillary steelwork and fittings as possible at ground level, before being lifted into place.

A procedure for dismantling the old machine was supplied by the client, together with calculated weights and centre of gravity positions.

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Winnigton CHP Northwich . Cheshire Case Study

Aiscough Industrial successfully completes technical lift of a new transformer for Winnington Combined Heat & Power Plant.

The solution The new transformer weighed in at approximately 47 tonnes, which needed to be carefully lifted on the back of a low loader and then over the top of a pipe bridge into its final position.

The lift was made more difficult due to space restrictions of where the transformer was to finally sit. As the transformer was slowly inched into position the AIS team gently had to slew the unit underneath the sprinkler system ensuring that the IPB’s were accurately lined up ready for the final fitting.

Testimonial “The AIS team worked with diligence and a professionalism that could not be faulted, and I would have no hesitation in using AIS on any future projects that we have.”

Dean Sumner General Manager . Winnington CHP

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