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Frequently Asked Questions
About Henke Industrial
Q: What does Henke Industrial do?
A: Henke Industrial provides turnkey equipment relocation, rigging, and millwright services for manufacturers across North America and worldwide. We manage complete moves from disassembly and transport to reinstallation and restart.
Q: What types of facilities does Henke work with?
A: We support a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, metal fabrication, food and beverage, packaging, and general manufacturing. Our team adapts to each site’s unique equipment, layout, and operational needs.
Planning & Risk
Q: What causes most equipment relocations to run behind schedule?
A: Delays usually happen when utilities at the new site are not ready. Power, air, gas, and water must be in place before installation. Henke plans utility coordination early to keep your timeline on track.
Q: How does Henke minimize downtime during a move?
A: We plan every relocation around your production schedule. Engineered lift plans, parallel site prep, and off-hour execution allow clients to restart faster and reduce downtime by as much as 40%.
Q: Why are walkthroughs important before a project begins?
A: A detailed walkthrough identifies lift paths, floor load limits, and clearance challenges that drawings often miss. It allows us to plan accurately and prevent last-minute changes that can slow the move.
Project Timing
Q: How soon can Henke start a project?
A: Timing depends on project scope and site readiness, but we can mobilize quickly once planning and safety reviews are complete. Engaging us early helps avoid delays and ensures every detail is coordinated.
Q: How early should we contact Henke before a relocation?
A: The earlier the better. Involving us during the planning stage allows us to identify risks, align trades, and sequence the move for minimal downtime.
Safety & Compliance
A: Every Henke crew member holds OSHA 30 certification and follows documented lift, rigging, and confined-space safety procedures. We verify each site condition and safety step before work begins.
Q: What kind of insurance coverage does Henke carry?
A: Henke Industrial carries $6 million in liability coverage, well above industry minimums. This level of protection gives our clients confidence that every project is covered from start to finish.
Q: Do you provide engineered lift plans?
A: Yes. Every major lift includes a custom engineered lift plan with load balance, rigging geometry, and safety sequencing to eliminate guesswork and reduce risk.
Capabilities & Services
Q: Can Henke handle international or cross-border projects?
A: Yes. We manage equipment relocations across the U.S., Mexico, and globally. Our team coordinates transportation, permitting, and onsite supervision anywhere your equipment needs to move.
Q: Does Henke handle utility disconnections and reconnections?
A: Yes. We coordinate full utility scope, including power, compressed air, gas, water, and data, to ensure a safe, timely shutdown and restart.
Q: What additional services does Henke offer besides relocation?
A: We provide facility preparation, anchoring, pit and floor repairs, industrial cleaning, and maintenance services. These capabilities help prepare your site for a smooth teardown and reinstallation.