When Hughes and Salvidge were brought in to handle machinery removal and the delicate extraction of a mezzanine floor within a busy manufacturing facility in the South of England, the job demanded precise planning and seamless teamwork.
The priority: carry out both phases of the project safely, while minimising any disruption to daily operations.
The constraints were significant, limited access, active production areas and the need to coordinate several specialist contractors working alongside each other. This is where the Valla pick and carry crane made a decisive difference. With its compact footprint and radio-controlled precision, the Valla allowed exact positioning and movement of heavy plant equipment, even through tight passages and congested workspaces.
Because the Valla doesn’t require outriggers and produces zero emissions, it can be operated directly in live factory settings, keeping noise and fume levels to a minimum.
Crews could dismantle mezzanine structures and relocate heavy plant without the need for multiple pieces of lifting gear or excessive floor space, meaning other contractors and site personnel could continue their activities with minimal interruption.
The Hughes and Salvidge team proved that with expert planning, close collaboration, and the right equipment, the most complex factory moves can be completed safely and efficiently—even in the most challenging conditions.
Explore more about the Valla range of radio-controlled pick & carry cranes (3.6 to 45 tonnes), and how they continue to earn their place as the specialist’s choice for lifting
