3 Things to Consider When Moving Machinery

Relocating machinery can be a costly and delicate undertaking. There are dozens of reasons why a facility might choose to relocate machinery, whether that be to improve workflow, accommodate new machinery, or improve floor safety.

Relocating machinery isn't just about moving within a company. In many cases, especially in industries where buying and selling used machinery is common, "moving" can mean moving equipment to an entirely different location.

Are you considering relocating in the future? If so, consider the following:

1. Use an installer to disassemble and reassemble machinery.

Machines are often very sensitive to factors like moisture, shaking, and dust. With dozens or even hundreds of moving parts, disassembling (even partially) can lead to lost parts, which can be time-consuming and expensive.

Working with a qualified, professional machinery installer, preferably the same installer that installed the machine in the first place, can help ensure objectivity. It's also a good idea to have the installer stay on after the move to thoroughly test the machine, especially if it needs to be calibrated.

2. Off-site moves require special care

You might be moving an entire factory across the country, or maybe selling a key part or two to an overseas manufacturer. Moving machinery off-site requires resources that are beyond the reach of most manufacturers. Hiring a rigger is the most cost-effective way to do it.

In some situations, you may need to store your machinery in a warehouse or shipping container for a period of time, so it's important to choose a moving company that offers competitive storage rates and a climate-controlled, secure storage location.

In most cases, it is the seller of the machine's duty to deliver the machine safely to the buyer, so taking special care during that time can help you close the deal in your favor.

3. Choose an installer who knows the entire production line

If possible, hire an installer who has extensive experience installing entire product lines in your industry. Such an expert can easily spot misalignments and inefficiencies and can help you choose a better layout for your new or existing machinery than you could see on your own.

In most cases, an installer with industry experience can easily handle the start-up and commissioning after installation. During unpredictable moves, budget overruns are common, so it is always best to work with an installer who charges a turnkey rate, not an hourly or piece rate.

Looking to relocate machinery or install new machinery on your factory floor? Protech International has over 20 years of experience moving, installing and relocating new and used machinery in a variety of manufacturing industries.

Call us now to find out how affordable it really is to have your most valuable machinery professionally relocated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Help us plan your trip.

Timed entry tickets are available to pre-book for dates up until early 2025. Tickets will be available for dates beyond that soon. During school holidays, please use online booking.

Key Information

• Address Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall, PL24 2SG

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about visiting Eden, please see below. If you can't find your answer below, please contact us directly.

Buying tickets for Eden Project

Do I need to book in advance?

Book online and get a better deal! It's cheaper to pre-book online than to buy tickets once you arrive at Eden. Entry to Eden Project is not guaranteed without pre-booking, so we strongly encourage all visitors* to Eden, including pass holders and those who get free entry, to book a time slot in advance, especially during busy school holiday periods.

*Eden Project members (and their guests) do not need to pre-book.

I only want to go to Eden Project once.

Yes, a general ticket is also an annual pass, giving you unlimited entry to Eden for a year. Many people only visit Eden once a year, but by offering passes in this way we can treat the ticket price as a donation and increase funds for charity. Find out more about how this works here.

We sometimes run limited-time same-day promotions throughout the year, but we can't guarantee they will be available at the time you plan to visit. Check our ticket booking webpage for current offers.

Check out our Memberships and Local Passes (valid for Cornwall and Devon residents) for other ways to make your entry to Eden cheaper.

When purchasing your tickets, tick the Gift Aid box at the checkout. Find out more about Gift Aid here.

Do I need to print my ticket and time booking?

To expedite your entry to Eden, please have proof of ticket/pass/membership purchase and your time slot, if required, ready before you arrive. We recommend that you have this on your mobile phone rather than a hard copy.

What if I want to change the date and time of my visit?

As per our terms and conditions, we do not offer refunds, however if you have an Annual or Local Pass and would like to change the date and time of your visit please email boxoffice@edenproject. com quoting your booking number. As we have limited spaces we may be able to change your ticket to another customer.

Please note that some ticket types and events are non-transferable, so please refer to our terms and conditions or email boxoffice@edenproject. com.

Do children need tickets?

Up to four children under 5 years old are admitted to Eden free of charge per accompanying adult. A child ticket is required for each older child.

Children aged 5-16 years old require a child ticket. Young adult tickets are available for those aged 17-25 years old.

Children aged 0-13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

All visitors to Eden, except members and patrons, including children under 5 years old, must reserve a time slot in advance to guarantee admission. See the admissions page.

How do I enter using a pass or membership?

To enter using a local or annual pass, you will need to reserve a (free) time slot online via the link on the ticket booking page.

Then present your pass or proof of purchase (such as the receipt given to you at the entrance or the confirmation email sent to you when you purchased online) when you arrive at Eden.

If you have lost your pass or are unsure of its expiry date, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@edenproject. com quoting your booking number (or call 01726 811972; opening hours are Mon-Fri 9:30-16:30, Sat-Sun 10:00-14:00).

If you have made a reservation and are unable to attend, please contact us at boxoffice@edenproject. com with your reservation number so that we can offer your valuable seat to someone else. This is very helpful as we reach full capacity during peak periods.

Eden Project Members and their guests* do not need to pre-book entry to Eden. Please make sure to bring your membership card or reservation reference number as it will be scanned upon entry. Also, please bring any accompanying guests with you.

*Please note that you will not be allowed entry without your accompanying person.

I have lost my local/annual pass.

If you have lost your pass, are unsure of the expiry date of your pass or are unable to find the original proof of purchase to present on arrival, please call the Box Office at boxoffice@edenproject. com (or 01726 811972 (opening hours Mon-Fri 9:30-16:30, Sat-Sun 10:00-14:00) quoting your booking number.

Are discounted tickets available?

• All general tickets, which allow unlimited entry for one year, are cheaper when booked online.
• A limited number of discounted single day tickets are available each day for those receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit or UK Legacy Benefits.
• If you live in Devon and Cornwall, you can purchase a good-value Local Pass.
• Discounted tickets are available for people aged 17-25 or students. Please contact TOTUM (formerly NUS) when visiting. Please bring a valid form of ID such as a Student ID or Student Card showing your date of birth and full-time student status.
• Tesco Clubcard holders can exchange their voucher for a one-day admission ticket.
• Blue Peter Badge holders (aged 6-15) enter free of charge when accompanied by a valid adult (maximum of four badge holders per adult). When booking general tickets online you will have the option to select Blue Peter Badge holders. Please present your badge and ID card or letter on arrival.
• Groups of 15 or more travelling by bus or minibus qualify for a group discount.
• If you are planning a school trip, you can get discounted admission and there is also the option of a facilitated workshop.

Can I buy a pass for locals?

People living in Cornwall and Devon can get discounted admission to Eden Project.

Can I buy tickets with a Tesco Clubcard voucher?

Yes, click here to find out how to exchange your Tesco Clubcard voucher for a day ticket to Eden Project.

Please note that if you book using Tesco Clubcard points, the ticket is for one day admission and not an annual pass.

Visiting the Eden Project

When is Eden open?

Eden Project is open most days of the year, except 25-26 December, January and February for staff training and essential maintenance days, and the occasional private event. See opening hours for details.

We may close biomes earlier for special treatments to keep the plants healthy, or for private events.

How do I get to Eden Project and where can I park?

The address is Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell, Cornwall, PL24 2SG.

If you are driving, there is ample free parking and charging points for electric cars.

You can also get to Eden Project by bike, on foot or by public transport. If you are visiting Eden in a sustainable way, you will receive a free guidebook. See the Green Travel Incentive FAQ below.

If you are visiting by bike, there are bike racks on the edge of Banana Coach Park, just before you reach the Visitor Centre.

What is the Green Travel Incentive?

If you are visiting Eden in a sustainable way - by train, bus, on foot or bike - you will receive an Eden guidebook to the value of £6 on arrival.

If you are bringing a child aged 5-16, you will also receive a child's guidebook to the value of £5.

If you are bringing a child aged 5-16, you will also receive a child's guidebook to the value of £5. To receive your free gift, please see the ticket attendant upon arrival at the Visitor Center.

This benefit can be used for a group that uses Eden for the first time. Except for those who have a local path, those who have a group / school reservation, those who have a universal credit and pension credits, free admission (community weekend, perclan participants, spectators, etc.) 。 The terms are applied.

FAQ about free Edging Book

Do I need a certificate to claim a guidebook? Bring a bus or train receipt up to Eden and show the staff when you arrive.

What if I lost my receipt? Please tell the staff of the ticket office.

How to prove that you went on foot or bicycle? Tell the team at the ticket office that you have walked or bicycle to the Eden Project. Of course, it is not possible to prove it, so we will operate it with a honest policy. If this benefit is clearly abused by those who come by car, we will maintain the right to cancel this benefit.

Please note that this offer does not apply to those who walk from the parking lot. Also, please refrain from participating and watching the Park Run event.

I came by bus, can I get a guidebook for free? This benefit does not apply to customers who come by bus, as the admission fee has already been discounted. Click here for the benefits of visiting Eden in a group.

Why are locals pass holders not eligible? This is because the discount fee has already been applied. Click here for benefits for Local's Pass holders.

I have already purchased a guidebook, can you get a refund? If you have already purchased a guidebook, we will refund 6 pounds. Refunds are usually performed within 30 days from the original tour, in the same way as the ticket purchase. In this case, please note that the reservation fee and/ or payment fee will not be refunded.

How many guidebooks can you claim? Up to one adult guidebook per group can be applied for one or more children's guidebooks when one or more children are 5 to 16 years old.

I will take my child, can I have a guidebook? If you have one or more children aged 5 to 16 years old in your reservation, you can request one guidebook for children.

Usage conditions

• The benefits are valid for visits after July 1, 2022 (Friday).
• One adult guidebook is required per visit booked, plus one child's guidebook if the booking includes a child aged 5-16. All Eden Project visits must be booked in advance at edenproject. com/book.
• Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Excludes Locals' Pass holders and free admission.
• Valid for general admission ticket holders, members and annual pass holders. Valid for first visit only, excluding re-entries.
• Valid for general admission to Eden only. Excludes sessions and other ticketed events.
• This offer is subject to change without notice. Any changes to the offer will be announced on the Eden Project website.
• There is no cash alternative for this offer. However, if you have already purchased a guidebook as part of your ticket booking, please contact our ticketing team to arrange a refund of £6 (£5 for children's guidebook) against the amount originally paid. Refunds will normally be made within 30 days of the original date of entry, using the same method as when the ticket was purchased. Please note that in this case no booking and/or transaction fees will be refunded.
• Eden reserves the right to refuse this offer if Eden reasonably believes you have not travelled to Eden by train, bus, car or on foot (if valid proof is not provided).