Rigging & Machinery Moving: Your Critical Equipment Moved With Zero-Compromise Safety
When your operation depends on heavy machinery, moving that equipment isn’t just logistics—it’s a critical business decision. Foundation Steel delivers rigging and machinery moving solutions that eliminate production downtime, equipment damage, and safety risks while ensuring your critical assets arrive ready for operation. Our AISC-certified teams implement proven methodologies with specialized expertise that guarantees your equipment reaches its destination safely, on time, and ready to perform.
Why Choose Foundation Steel?
Protect Your Investment
Your industrial equipment represents one of your organization’s largest capital investments. A single mishandled move can result in catastrophic damage with financial impacts extending far beyond repair costs. Our precision rigging techniques and specialized equipment ensure your machinery arrives in perfect operational condition.
Eliminate Costly Production Downtime
Every hour your equipment remains offline translates directly to lost revenue—often thousands of dollars per hour for manufacturing facilities. Our efficient, methodical approach minimizes downtime through strategic planning and flawless execution that keeps your operations moving.
Ensure Complete Safety Compliance
Heavy machinery transport involves significant safety risks that can lead to serious injuries, OSHA investigations, and legal liability. Our comprehensive safety protocols and certified operators protect your personnel, our team, and your facility throughout the entire moving process.
Access Specialized Technical Expertise
Moving industrial machinery demands intricate technical knowledge that only comes from experience. Our teams understand equipment-specific requirements, structural limitations, and precision placement needs that prevent costly mistakes and ensure successful installation.
The Hidden Costs of Unreliable Machinery Moving Partners
Choosing the wrong machinery moving contractor creates cascading problems that extend far beyond the immediate project.
Production Paralysis Impacts
When machinery moves go wrong, the consequences ripple through your entire operation:
- Production schedules disrupted across multiple projects
- Customer relationships damaged by missed deadlines
- Downstream clients forced to find alternatives
- Potential contract penalties and lost future business
Equipment Damage Consequences
Poor handling techniques can destroy expensive equipment in seconds:
- Precision manufacturing equipment suffering alignment issues
- Quality control problems appearing weeks after installation
- Structural components with compromised integrity
- Warranty voiding due to improper handling
Safety & Legal Exposure Risks
Inadequate safety protocols create liability nightmares:
- Serious personnel injuries during lifting operations
- OSHA investigations and potential violations
- Workers’ compensation claims and insurance issues
- Legal liability extending beyond immediate damage
The Foundation Steel Approach: Engineering Excellence
Our proven methodology transforms complex machinery moves into predictable, controlled operations that protect your equipment and your timeline.
Comprehensive Assessment & Strategic Planning
We evaluate every aspect of your move before work begins—equipment specifications, building access points, floor load capacities, utility connections, and environmental considerations. This thorough analysis creates a customized rigging plan that eliminates surprises and ensures safe execution.
Expert Rigging Teams With Specialized Equipment
Methodical Protection & Documentation Systems
Precision Placement & Installation Coordination
Strategic Advantages of Rigging & Machinery Moving
Partner with Foundation Steel to transform equipment relocation from a stressful disruption into a smooth, predictable process.
Accelerated Project Timelines Without Compromising Safety
Our efficient methodology and experienced teams complete moves faster than less-equipped providers:
- Strategic planning eliminates delays and rework
- Specialized equipment handles complex lifts efficiently
- Coordinated execution minimizes downtime
Financial Protection Throughout the Equipment Lifecycle
Comprehensive insurance coverage and risk management protect your investment:
- Riggers liability insurance covering equipment in our care
- Cargo and transit coverage during transport phases
- Detailed lifting plans preventing damage incidents
Operational Flexibility That Accommodates Your Schedule
We adapt to your production requirements rather than forcing rigid timelines:
- Weekend and overnight work options available
- Phased moving approaches maintaining partial production
- Coordination with planned maintenance shutdowns
Why Foundation Steel Stands Apart
When evaluating machinery moving contractors, the distinction between adequate and exceptional service becomes apparent when challenges arise. Foundation Steel proactively addresses potential issues before they impact your operations.
AISC Certification: Elite Industry Recognition Foundation Steel holds AISC certification—a distinction achieved by only 10% of steel erectors nationwide. This rigorous certification validates our quality management systems, safety protocols, and technical capabilities through independent auditing, ensuring your project receives industry-leading expertise.
Woman-Owned Business With Proven Large-Scale Capabilities
Founded and led by Charlotte Dymarkowski, Foundation Steel combines family business values with substantial operational capacity. Our regional presence includes offices in Toledo, Detroit, Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, supported by approximately 200 field personnel capable of handling projects from single-day moves to $28 million installations.
“We Find A Way” Problem-Solving Philosophy Our distinctive approach focuses on solutions rather than obstacles. When challenges arise—space constraints, structural limitations, tight timelines—our teams develop and implement creative solutions drawing on diverse industry experience and proven problem-solving methodologies.
Comprehensive Safety & Quality Infrastructure Behind every successful move stands robust organizational support: a full-time Safety Director, dedicated Safety Coordinator, Quality Control Manager, and comprehensive project management systems. This infrastructure investment provides protection and accountability beyond typical machinery moving contractors.
Foundation Steel: By The Numbers
500+ successful machinery moves completed across industries
15+ average years of field experience for project foremen
Addressing Common Questions About Rigging & Machinery Moving
How will relocating machinery impact my production schedule?
What types and sizes of machinery can Foundation Steel relocate?
Foundation Steel handles diverse industrial equipment from smaller manufacturing components to large-scale installations. Our capabilities include press machines, CNC equipment, grain bins, production line components, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
How do you ensure equipment protection during transport?
Partner with Foundation Steel: Where Your Project’s Success Is Guaranteed
Choosing Foundation Steel means partnering with a team that views your equipment’s safe relocation as our primary mission. Our comprehensive approach protects what matters most to you—your valuable machinery, your production schedule, and your operational reputation.From our elite AISC Certification to our daily commitment to excellence on every project, we deliver:
- Peace of mind knowing your million-dollar equipment won’t be damaged by preventable mistakes
- Cost savings through efficient execution that eliminates rework and minimizes downtime
- Enhanced operational reputation through consistently successful equipment relocations
- Complete liability protection from comprehensive insurance coverage and proven safety protocols