TCB Industrial has been awarded machine move and rigging services at an industrial facility in Northern California supporting a production reconfiguration effort. Equipment relocation requires precise planning, controlled execution, and coordination with ongoing operations to avoid damage, delays, or safety incidents.

This award focuses on safely relocating machinery while maintaining production continuity where possible.

Nature of machine move work

Machine moves involve more than lifting and relocation. They require evaluation of load paths, floor capacity, access constraints, and interface alignment at the destination location. Poor planning can introduce misalignment or structural issues that affect long-term performance.

Execution approach

TCB’s execution begins with site evaluation to confirm equipment weight, center of gravity, and travel path constraints. Rigging methods are selected to maintain stability and predictable movement throughout the relocation.

Sequencing is coordinated with facility staff to manage interference with adjacent operations and utilities.

Safety and control

Machine moves introduce suspended load and pinch point hazards. TCB establishes exclusion zones, designates signalers, and enforces clear communication protocols during movement.

Temporary supports and cribbing are used as needed to maintain control at every stage.

Quality and turnover

At the destination location, equipment positioning is verified to support alignment and connection requirements. The objective is a relocation that enables reliable restart without introducing secondary issues.

What this award represents

This project reflects TCB’s expertise in complex equipment handling. By executing controlled machine moves, TCB supports facility reconfiguration without compromising safety or equipment integrity.