Our Companies
Learn more about the specialist companies within the AIS Group
The AIS Group Companies
Ainscough Industrial Services (AIS Group) is a group of specialist companies providing machinery moves, factory relocations, lifting and logistics services across the UK, Europe and beyond. Together, our companies combine technical expertise, specialist equipment and project management capabilities to support industrial projects of any size or complexity.
AIS Vanguard
Machinery Relocation, Installation and Heavy Lifting
AIS Vanguard specialises in machinery relocation, installation, removal and technical heavy lifting across the UK. Its teams manage machinery moves, factory relocations and decommissioning projects, supported by mechanical and electrical engineering and CDM project management. Working across various industrial sectors, AIS Vanguard provides coordinated support from initial planning through to installation and project completion.
AIS Wind Energy
Dedicated Support for Renewable Energy Projects
Part of the AIS Group since 2019, AIS Wind Energy specialises in onshore wind turbine installation, servicing, maintenance and decommissioning. Its trained mechanical, electrical and wind turbine technicians carry out component replacements, commissioning and safety inspections. With specialist lifting equipment, the company supports wind farm owners, operators and manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.
AIS Eurelo
Cross-Border Industrial Relocation
Formed in 2020, AIS Eurelo specialises in international factory and machinery relocation and installation across Europe and beyond. With branches in the UK, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria, the company provides local expertise in cross-border logistics, customs procedures and project coordination. Services include machinery dismantling, specialist lifting, transport, installation and mechanical and electrical engineering support.
AIS Flegg Projects
Specialist Machinery Moving in Highly Regulated Environments
AIS Flegg Projects specialises in machinery moving and logistics in highly regulated industries such as healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Based in Aylesbury, its Projects, Medical, and Transport teams support complex relocations and installations in environments that require careful planning. Since joining the AIS Group in 2025, the company has provided specialist transport, machinery storage, installation, and project management services.
Working Together Across the AIS Group
Our group companies combine their specialist services when a project requires expertise from more than one business. For example, AIS Vanguard can provide machinery relocation and installation, while AIS Eurelo coordinates cross-border logistics and local delivery requirements.
With operational bases across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria, the Group supports industrial projects across multiple locations under shared safety and quality standards.
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Work with Ainscough Industrial Services
Whether you need support with a single machinery move, an international factory relocation, or a project involving several industrial services, our companies can supply the right combination of expertise and resources.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What companies are part of the AIS Group?
The AIS Group comprises: AIS Eurelo for cross-border industrial relocations across Europe; AIS Vanguard for UK heavy machinery relocation and installation; AIS Wind Energy for onshore wind turbine services; AIS VIG Industrial for complex industrial relocation; and AIS Flegg Projects for logistics, machinery moving, and transport for specialist industries. Each company operates independently and collaborates with other companies within the AIS Group on complex multidisciplinary projects.
Does the AIS Group work in the renewable energy sector?
Yes. AIS Wind Energy is our dedicated renewable energy division, providing installation, maintenance, inspection, and decommissioning services for onshore wind turbines. We work with wind farm developers, operators, and landowners across the UK.
Is the AIS Group ISO accredited?
The AIS Group companies operate within a robust quality and safety management framework aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. Individual company accreditations are available on request. Our health and safety performance is a core priority across all group operations.
Does the AIS Group handle international projects?
Yes. AIS Eurelo specialises in industrial cross-border machinery relocation across Europe and beyond. Our operational bases are strategically located in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
What is AIS Flegg Projects?
AIS Flegg Projects (formerly known as FFM Ltd) offers logistics, machinery movement, and transport services for specialist industries including medical, injection moulding, and woodworking, complementing the wider group’s machinery relocation and lifting capabilities.
What machinery relocation and installation services does the group offer?
The AIS Group provides comprehensive machinery relocation and installation services for industrial equipment, manufacturing machinery, and complete production lines. Our capabilities include machinery installation and relocation, mechanical and electrical engineering, technical and heavy lifting, specialist transport and logistics, and CDM and project management, delivering safe, efficient, end-to-end solutions for projects of all sizes.
Do you offer mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering?
Yes. The AIS Group provides comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering services, including machinery installation, mechanical and electrical installations, service connections, maintenance, and project engineering for industrial environments. These services enable us to provide complete turnkey solutions, combining machinery moves, installation, and the supporting M&E works under one coordinated project.
Do you handle complete factory relocations?
Yes. The AIS Group offers complete factory and production-line relocation services, delivering end-to-end project management from initial surveys and planning through to decommissioning, specialist transport, machinery installation, and recommissioning at the new site. By drawing on the expertise of our specialist companies, we minimise downtime, reduce disruption to production, and ensure every stage of the relocation is managed safely and efficiently.
What wind turbine services do you provide?
AIS Wind Energy provides installation, maintenance, inspection, and decommissioning services for onshore wind turbines. We support wind farm developers, operators, and landowners across the UK throughout the turbine lifecycle.
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