Reshoring is one of the most important shifts in U.S. manufacturing today. With billions of dollars flowing into new facilities and expansions, companies are moving production closer to home to strengthen supply chains, reduce risk, and serve customers faster.

When most people think about equipment relocation, they picture forklifts, cranes, and trucks. But in our experience at Henke, the most common reason relocations go wrong isn’t the lift or the logistics.

When planning an equipment relocation, most teams focus on the big assets: presses, CNCs, conveyors, or production lines.

But the real downtime risks often come from the smaller, less visible support equipment.

Reshoring is accelerating. Across the U.S., manufacturers are investing billions to bring production back closer to their customers. From new facilities in Kentucky to expansions in Texas and the Midwest, reshoring is reshaping the industrial landscape.

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.

When you’re relocating machinery, time is money, and downtime is the enemy.

That “too good to be true” relocation quote?
It usually is.

In the world of industrial relocation, it’s easy to be lured by the lowest number on a proposal.

Hiring an equipment mover? Here are 5 critical checks before you sign: