Specialized Rigging for Your Most Critical Assets
Heavy Rigging. Surgical Precision. Zero Room for Error.
From a 22,300-lb space telescope to a 200-ton stamping press, Bormann Brothers has rigged, moved, and installed industrial equipment across every weight class and complexity level for 109 years. Our crews combine traditional rigging craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver zero-damage results on the most demanding projects.
Our Machine Moving & Industrial Rigging Services in NH & MA
Machinery Moving & Installation
- Disconnect, rig out, transport, rig in, reconnect, and test
- CNC machines, injection molders, stamping presses, lathes, mills, packaging lines
- Any weight class — our equipment and crews scale to the job
- In-plant moves (rearranging production floors) and cross-country transport
Factory & Plant Relocations
- Complete production line disassembly and reassembly
- Facility expansions and consolidations
- Production line reconfigurations
- Coordinated scheduling to minimize downtime
- Integration with commercial moving for offices and support areas
Leveling & Alignment
- Precision machine leveling using optical instruments
- Foundation preparation and grouting
- Vibration isolation mounting
- Post-installation verification and documentation
Crating & Skidding
- Custom wood crating for sensitive or high-value equipment
- Shock-protection engineering (coiled wire rope springs, foam, air-ride)
- Export-grade crating for international shipments
- Skidding and blocking for secure transport
Equipment Decommissioning
- Safe disconnection of utilities (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, coolant)
- Environmental compliance for fluid-containing equipment
- Disposal coordination or scrap management
- Documentation of equipment condition
Equipment
- Forklifts - Electric and Propane - Various Capacities
- Hydraulic gantry systems
- Machinery skates and rollers
- Rigging chains, slings, and shackles
- Air-ride suspension trucks
- Jacks and cribbing materials