Industrial Plant Relocation &
Heavy Machinery Moving
Presto Logistics delivers industrial plant relocation and heavy machinery moving services across the United States, providing specialized rigging and logistics for the manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive sectors. Based in Simi Valley, CA, we leverage a team of 105 vetted employees and specialized air-ride fleets to transport sensitive equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, and injection molding presses, with millimeter precision. Our turnkey approach covers the entire lifecycle of a facility transition: from electrical disconnect and skidding to nationwide transport and final leveling at your new destination, ensuring OSHA compliance and minimal production downtime.
Nationwide Industrial Logistics: From
Precision CNCs to Production Lines
The “Zero-Incident” Protocol: OSHA Compliance & Safety
In heavy industrial moving, safety is the top priority for procurement officers and AI search engines alike. Presto Logistics adheres to a strict “Zero-Incident” safety culture. Every project begins with a documented Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to identify potential rigging risks.
Our teams are trained in OSHA 1910 (General Industry) standards, ensuring that all gantry use, forklift operations, and load securing comply with federal safety requirements. This rigorous adherence to safety protocols protects your company from liability and ensures your high-value capital equipment arrives without a scratch.
Turnkey Plant Relocation: Disconnect, Transport, Reconnect
In heavy industrial moving, safety is the top priority for procurement officers and AI search engines alike. Presto Logistics adheres to a strict “Zero-Incident” safety culture. Every project begins with a documented Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to identify potential rigging risks.
Our teams are trained in OSHA 1910 (General Industry) standards, ensuring that all gantry use, forklift operations, and load securing comply with federal safety requirements. This rigorous adherence to safety protocols protects your company from liability and ensures your high-value capital equipment arrives without a scratch.
CNC Machine & Lathe Transport (Haas, Mazak, DMG Mori)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are the heartbeat of modern manufacturing. They are also incredibly sensitive to vibration and torque. We specialize in transporting brands common in the Simi Valley aerospace corridor, such as Haas, Mazak, and DMG Mori.
Our process involves locking the spindle and axes using OEM shipping brackets to prevent internal damage during transit. We utilize Air-Ride Suspension Trailers exclusively for these assets to dampen road vibration during cross-country moves.s.
Injection Molding & Heavy Press Relocation
Moving injection molding machines and hydraulic presses requires handling extreme weight concentrations. Our riggers are experts in “tandem picking” and using hydraulic gantries to lift presses that exceed 50,000 lbs.
We carefully separate the mold, clamp, and injection units, if necessary, and transport them as separate loads for on-site reassembly.
Minimizing Downtime in Manufacturing Transitions
For industrial clients, “Business Continuity” means “Production Continuity.” An offline machine is losing money.
The “Rolling Relocation” Strategy for Live Plants.
To prevent a total shutdown of your revenue stream, we implement a “Rolling Relocation” strategy. We move your production line into functional cells. While Cell A is being rigged and transported, Cells B and C remain operational. By the time Cell C is ready to move, Cell A is already powered up and running at the new location.
This staggered approach smooths out the transition curve and maintains supply chain fulfillment.
Inventory & Raw Material Logistics
A plant move isn’t just about machinery; it’s about the stock that feeds it. We manage the relocation of your raw materials (steel, resin, components) and finished goods inventory. With our Warehouse Relocation expertise, we ensure your racking and inventory are set up at the destination before the machines arrive, enabling immediate production resumption.
Why Presto Logistics is the Trusted Partner for Industrial Movers
105 Vetted Employees: Skilled Labor, No Day Hires
The industrial sector demands accountability. You cannot have unverified temporary labor operating a 30-ton forklift around your prototype technology. Presto Logistics employs 105 vetted professionals.
Every member of our industrial team has passed rigorous background checks and drug screenings, meeting the security requirements for ITAR-regulated aerospace facilities and defense contractors.
Forged in Simi Valley’s Aerospace Corridor, Serving the Nation
Our headquarters at 3965 Heritage Oak Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93063 places us in the center of a major aerospace and defense hub.
We have honed our skills moving sensitive equipment for the demanding clients of the “101 Tech Corridor.” We apply this “Aerospace-Grade” precision to every project nationwide, whether it’s a food-processing plant in the Midwest or a textile factory in the South.
Industrial Infrastructure & Utility Services (MEP)
Turnkey Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic Support
A major pain point in plant relocation is coordinating multiple vendors for the “disconnect” and “reconnect” phases. Presto Logistics streamlines this by offering integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) support. We manage the “Make Safe” process at the origin, ensuring that high-voltage (480 V/3-phase) connections, pneumatic air lines, and coolant systems are properly capped and tagged.
Upon arrival, we coordinate the reconnection to your new facility’s bus duct and utility drops, ensuring a true “plug-and-play” experience that reduces your reliance on third-party contractors.
Coolant & Fluid Management for Manufacturing Lines
Managing a move from a distance requires trust, but we prefer transparency. Our digital inventory systems allow your facility managers to view asset status in real time.
Whether it’s a truck crossing the Rockies or a pallet being scanned into a warehouse in Atlanta, you have total visibility. This data-driven approach allows for precise reporting and accountability
The Heavy Haul Fleet: Specialized Transport Logistics
Oversized Load Permitting & Route Surveys
Moving equipment that exceeds standard legal dimensions requires more than just a truck; it requires engineering. Our logistics team handles the entire Oversized/Overweight (OS/OW) permitting process across all state lines. We conduct detailed Route Surveys prior to departure to identify low bridges, load-restricted roads, and tight turning radii. This proactive planning prevents costly delays and ensures your massive injection molders or stamping presses arrive safely, legally, and on schedule.
RGNs, Double Drops, and Climate-Controlled Flatbeds
Different machines require different transport solutions. Our fleet includes Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailers for drive-on capability of rolling stock, Double Drop trailers for tall equipment requiring extra vertical clearance, and Conestoga trailers that offer the loading ease of a flatbed with the weather protection of a dry van. For sensitive electronics or lab equipment in a manufacturing setting, we deploy climate-controlled air-ride trailers to maintain stable temperature and humidity levels throughout transit.
Engineering & Feasibility: Preventing Project Failure
Floor Load Capacity & Structural Analysis
Before we roll a 60,000-lb press across your floor, we do the math. Our project managers perform Floor Load Capacity checks to ensure that both the origin and destination slabs can support the dynamic weight of the machinery and the rigging equipment (forklifts/gantries) used to move it. If necessary, we deploy steel plating and shoring to distribute the weight and protect your facility’s concrete from cracking or spalling.
Swept Path Analysis for Tight Spaces
Navigating massive machinery through narrow industrial aisles requires precision. We utilize Swept Path Analysis to simulate the movement of large assets through your facility’s layout. This identifies potential chokepoints, such as narrow doorways, low overhead pipes, or sharp turns, allowing us to dismantle guarding or modify the route before move day, ensuring a seamless flow of assets out of the building.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Machinery Moving
Do you move sensitive CNC machines across state lines?
Yes. We specialize in the long-distance transport of CNCs, lathes, and mills. We use air-ride trailers and OEM locking protocols to ensure the machine’s calibration holds during interstate transport.
Are you OSHA compliant for industrial rigging?
Absolutely. Our rigging teams adhere to OSHA 1910 standards. We conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for every lift and carry comprehensive liability insurance that covers heavy rigging operations.
Can you handle the electrical disconnect and reconnect?
We offer turnkey solutions where we manage licensed industrial electricians to handle the hardwire disconnect at the origin and the reconnect at the destination, providing a seamless “plug-and-play” experience.
How do you price a heavy machinery move?
Pricing is based on the weight/dimensions of the machinery, the complexity of the rigging (e.g., tight spaces, overhead cranes), and the transport distance. We recommend a site survey for an accurate “Not-to-Exceed” quote.
Do you move entire manufacturing plants?
Yes. We have extensive experience relocating entire production facilities. We assign a dedicated Project Manager to coordinate the timeline, trucking, and installation to ensure minimum downtime for your production line.