Keeping up with growing demand for industry leading drivetrain products requires frequent changes inside this automotive manufacturer’s facility. The plant maintenance team is regularly tasked with reconfiguring production lines and rearranging equipment to improve process flow, while also integrating new machinery to boost productivity and quality. For more than ten years, the manufacturer has relied on CEI Crane and Rigging to deliver, position, relocate, and rig heavy production equipment, including large lathes and brazing furnaces.

The relationship began before the current plant maintenance manager joined the company in 2006. After seeing CEI’s work firsthand and hearing positive feedback from others at the facility, he began using CEI for equipment moves and quickly grew confident in their capabilities. Over time, CEI became his primary resource for rigging and equipment relocation, supporting both planned projects and urgent, short notice needs.

Flexibility and responsiveness stand out as key reasons the manufacturer continues to work with CEI. In one instance, when equipment arrived unexpectedly late on a Friday and internal staff were unavailable, CEI mobilized crews and equipment within hours to support the move. Along with fast response times, the client values CEI’s ability to balance cost and quality, provide temporary storage for incoming equipment, and consistently send crews familiar with the facility. For medium and large equipment moves, the manager recommends CEI without hesitation.

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