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Henke Industrial’s blog is written for plant managers, engineers, facilities and EHS leaders, and manufacturing executives responsible for safe, efficient equipment relocation. Each article draws from real project experience to help manufacturers reduce downtime, improve safety, and eliminate surprises during plant moves and line changes.
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Lessons from 2025 Equipment Moves — What They Teach Us About 2026
Discover the top lessons we’ve learned so far from 2025 equipment relocations. Learn how foresight, walkthroughs, and utility planning can prevent downtime and protect production in 2026.
The Plant Manager’s Burden: Why Equipment Moves Land on Your Shoulders
When an equipment relocation goes wrong, contractors will argue about scope, subs will blame each other, and vendors will shrug. But at the end of the day, it’s the plant manager who owns the outcome.
The Planning Gap That Stalls Industrial Equipment Relocations
That “too good to be true” relocation quote?
It usually is.
When Plans Shift: How to Handle a Mid-Project Scope Change During a Facility Move
Scope changes are inevitable. But how you handle them determines whether your move stays on track or goes sideways.
The True Cost of Cheap: Why the Lowest Bid Might Be Your Most Expensive Mistake
In the world of industrial relocation, it’s easy to be lured by the lowest number on a proposal.
7 Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask Before a Facility Move
It’s not just about moving equipment, it’s about safeguarding uptime, capital investments, safety, and production continuity.
Safety Isn’t a Department, It’s Built Into Our Culture
In our industry, safety isn’t optional. It’s everything.
5 Things to Check Before Hiring an Equipment Mover
Hiring an equipment mover? Here are 5 critical checks before you sign:
Free Facility Relocation Audit: Let’s Map the Right Move
Relocating a facility isn’t just a logistical task, it’s a high-stakes operation with huge consequences for cost, downtime, and safety.
Discover the top lessons we’ve learned so far from 2025 equipment relocations. Learn how foresight, walkthroughs, and utility planning can prevent downtime and protect production in 2026.