Case Study · Specialist Commercial Logistics
Heavy Commercial Catering Equipment Relocation: Glasgow
6 machines
Asset count
Up to 195 kg
Heaviest item
11:00-13:00
Appointment window
Coatbridge
Collection site
Project Overview
EcoGreen Movers was engaged to relocate a mixed consignment of commercial catering and food-production equipment from Coatbridge to an industrial site in Glasgow. The inventory included a chest freezer, an industrial deep fryer, a commercial vacuum-packaging machine, a vegetable chopper, a planetary mixer and a Rational Vario Cooking Center weighing approximately 195 kg.
The assignment required an industrial handling approach rather than a conventional furniture move. Comparable commercial work is set out on the commercial relocation page.
The Complexities: Operational Risks
Weight and instability drove every decision on this job.
- Concentrated weight and instability: individual assets ranged from roughly 45 kg to 195 kg, with different centres of gravity and handling characteristics.
- Equipment protection: controls, panels, doors and working components could be damaged by impact, incorrect orientation or inadequate restraint.
- Time and site coordination: collection and delivery had to be sequenced inside a short appointment window across two commercial premises.
Execution and Agility: The EcoGreen Response
- An equipment-specific loading plan was built around weight, footprint and stability rather than volume.
- Heavy items were assessed before movement, with team handling and suitable movement aids selected according to the access route.
- Floors and thresholds were protected, and pinch points were controlled by a designated spotter.
- Machinery was kept in the safest practicable orientation throughout.
- Inside the vehicle, assets were positioned to manage axle load and centre of gravity.
- Items were separated to prevent contact and secured using dedicated restraint points before direct transport to the industrial destination.
The Outcome
The six-item consignment was managed as a controlled industrial load, reducing exposure to equipment damage, manual-handling incidents and unplanned site disruption. The direct, sequenced transfer limited unnecessary handling and positioned the receiving site to progress with installation or commissioning.
For procurement teams, the case evidences capability beyond standard office furniture: dense, high-value commercial equipment handled through disciplined planning and load security.
Procurement Green Flags
- Weight-led load plan
- Mechanical handling readiness
- Vehicle restraint controls
- Direct commercial transfer
- Orientation control
- Floor and threshold protection
What the Record Shows
Based on job sheet ID 119. The source records the listed equipment and the weight ranges.
No signed completion or commissioning record was attached, so no completion time, incident figure or client testimonial is claimed here.
Commercial Catering Equipment Moves: Frequently Asked
What weight can be handled without specialist plant?
This consignment ran up to approximately 195 kg per item using team handling and suitable movement aids matched to the access route. Anything heavier or with a difficult route is assessed at survey before it is quoted.
How is catering machinery protected in transit?
Through orientation control and restraint. Machines are kept in the safest practicable orientation, separated to prevent contact, and secured at dedicated restraint points rather than relying on the load being tightly packed.
Do you install or commission the equipment?
No. Placement is delivered ready for the receiving site to progress with installation or commissioning, which is a separate specialist responsibility.
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