Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Machinery Moving Services in Skokie, IL
US Machinery Movers has been serving global customers since 1946, specializing in complete plant relocation services including equipment removal, transportation, in-transit storage, and final installation. Our Project Management Team combines decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology and specialized rigging equipment to tackle projects ranging from small equipment installations to full-scale plant relocations. We operate the largest modern fleet of rigging equipment in the Midwest, featuring gantries with 900-ton lift capacities and specialized lift trucks from 5 to 50 tons.Our 80,000-square-foot facility in Skokie, Illinois, strategically located near major highways and Chicago airports, supports both short-term storage and long-term warehousing needs. We prioritize cost-effective solutions that enhance client profitability while fostering long-term relationships through proven expertise in executing complex machinery moves.
Services
Machinery Moving
Equipment Removal
Transportation
Warehousing
Start-Up Services
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of specialized machinery moving experience
- Our Midwest fleet includes 900-ton capacity gantries and 50-ton lift trucks
- We handle projects from $50 equipment moves to $25M plant relocations
- Our team provides end-to-end project management from removal to installation
- We maintain a 80,000 sq ft climate-controlled warehouse facility
Services
Machinery Moving
Specialized machinery relocation services for industrial facilities. Our team handles complex moves using advanced rigging equipment with capacities up to 900 tons. We manage complete plant relocations and individual machine transfers while maintaining operational integrity throughout the process.
Equipment Removal
Professional equipment decommissioning and removal solutions. We utilize jack/dolly systems, air dollies, and hydraulic trailers to safely extract machinery from production environments while preserving equipment value for reuse or resale.
Transportation
Customized transportation solutions for oversized industrial equipment. Our fleet includes air-ride flats, lowbeds, and specialized trailers capable of handling irregular loads with precision routing and regulatory compliance.
Warehousing
Climate-controlled storage solutions in our 80,000 sq ft facility. We provide secure short-term in-transit storage and long-term inventory management with convenient access to major Chicago transportation hubs.
Start-Up Services
Comprehensive equipment commissioning services including layout analysis, electrical system verification, and phased project scheduling. Our team ensures seamless integration of machinery into operational environments with minimal production disruption.
Questions
What types of machinery moves do you handle?
We handle all scales of machinery moves from individual equipment installations to complete plant relocations with projects ranging from $50 to $25 million.
Do you provide storage solutions?
Yes, we maintain an 80,000 sq ft warehouse facility in Skokie, IL for both short-term in-transit storage and long-term equipment inventory management.
What areas do you serve?
While based in the Midwest, we serve national and international clients with equipment transportation and relocation services.
What equipment capacities can you handle?
Our rigging equipment includes gantries with 900-ton capacities and lift trucks ranging from 5 to 50 tons to accommodate diverse project requirements.
Are emergency services available?
We prioritize scheduled projects but can accommodate urgent requests based on equipment and crew availability.
How do you ensure safe equipment transport?
We employ specialized transportation methods including air-ride flats, hydraulic trailers, and custom rigging solutions to ensure secure handling of sensitive machinery.
