Speedrite

What Speedrite does

Speedrite Ltd is a UK-based industrial services company specializing in plant and machinery relocation, dismantling, installation, and commissioning for enterprise manufacturing clients. Operating from Manchester and Newcastle since its founding over 43 years ago, the company delivers turnkey solutions covering the full relocation lifecycle: dismantling, export packing, transport, specialist heavy lifting, mechanical and electrical reconnection, reassembly, alignment, and final commissioning. Speedrite maintains a specialized fleet of cranes, forklifts, skates, gantry systems, and transport equipment, and holds industry certifications including Safe Contractor, CHAS, RoSPA, IOSH, NEBOSH, and CITB, along with CDM Regulations compliance capability.

The company serves enterprise customers primarily in food & beverage, manufacturing, aerospace & defence, automotive, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and heavy industry. Named clients include BAE Systems, Nestle, Arla, Muller, Quorn, NSK, Renolt, RBSL, and Stanley Black & Decker. Speedrite generates revenue through project-based professional services, with customized quotations tailored to each engagement's scope, complexity, and equipment requirements. The company operates exclusively through direct enterprise sales, with no resellers or distribution channels, and supports projects across the UK as well as international relocations to destinations including Asia and Germany.

In early 2024, Speedrite became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Netherlands-based Gerritsen Group, a diversified conglomerate specializing in industrial relocations and logistics. The transaction was advised by Cole Associates Corporate Finance. Following the acquisition, Speedrite continues to operate under its established brand while leveraging Gerritsen Group's international network for cross-border project execution across Europe and beyond.

Name

Speedrite

Legal name

Speedrite Ltd.

Website

https://speedrite.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Speedrite is a UK-based industrial services company providing turnkey plant and machinery relocation, dismantling, installation, and commissioning for enterprise manufacturing clients across food & beverage, aerospace & defence, and heavy industry, operating as a Gerritsen Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Relocation Services

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Services & Support (Tool Calibration/Repair, Equipment Installation/Maintenance, Training) (TLAKAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Equipment MRO (Earthmoving, Roadbuilding, Mining) (TLAKAHAA), Material Handling Equipment MRO (Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Pallet Jacks) (TLAKAHAC)

Keywords

• Industrial machinery relocation
• Factory relocation services
• Plant installation services
• Contract lifting services
• Export packing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stevenage

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Relocation Services: Speedrite generates revenue through project-based professional services including factory relocations, machinery dismantling and reinstallation, specialist lifting services, export packing, and industrial storage. Services are quoted on a per-project basis tailored to client requirements, scope, and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Speedrite provides turnkey industrial relocation and machinery installation services for manufacturing clients. Offerings cover factory relocation, plant and machinery installation, export packing, engineering services, electrical and mechanical services, specialist contract lifting, project management, and industrial storage. Services are delivered under a single contractor model that coordinates dismantling, packing, transport, heavy lifting, mechanical and electrical reconnection, reassembly, and final commissioning.

Product overview

Speedrite is a UK-based industrial relocation and machinery installation company offering a comprehensive suite of services. The company provides turnkey solutions for factory relocations, plant and machinery installations, export packing, engineering services, electrical and mechanical services, specialist lifting, project management, and industrial storage. With over 43 years of experience, Speedrite operates from two strategic locations (Manchester and Newcastle) and manages the entire relocation process from dismantling and export-packing through transport, re-installation, alignment, and commissioning. In early 2024, Speedrite became part of the Gerritsen Group, expanding its international capabilities in industrial relocations and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factory Relocation Complete factory relocation services covering dismantling, transport, and reinstallation to ensure smooth and hassle-free facility moves with minimized downtime. Targeted at manufacturers undertaking full-facility transitions.
• Plant & Machinery Installations Turnkey solution for plant and machinery relocation including marking, disconnecting, dismantling, loading, positioning, alignment, reassembly, and reconnection of services. Targeted at manufacturers relocating or installing heavy plant equipment.
• Export Packing Professional export packing services ensuring safe, compliant shipment-ready packaging for international transport, meeting ISPM 15 regulations. Targeted at manufacturers shipping machinery abroad.
• Engineering Services Comprehensive industrial engineering support covering both electrical and mechanical aspects for complex machinery projects, including disconnection, dismantling, and reassembly. Targeted at industrial machinery projects.
• Electrical & Mechanical Services Professional electrical and mechanical services ensuring safe, compliant installation and system integration for industrial machinery. Targeted at manufacturing and industrial clients needing system reconnection.
• Specialist and Contract Lifting Services Specialist lifting services for heavy, oversized, and complex loads with certified specialists providing customized project assessment, on-site supervision, and flawless execution. Targeted at industrial clients requiring heavy load handling.
• Project Management Complete project management from planning to execution, including bespoke planning, organization, resource allocation, and CDM Regulations compliance. Targeted at clients executing complex multi-step industrial relocation projects.
• Industrial Storage Secure industrial storage solutions for equipment and materials, offering temporary or long-term warehousing before, during, or after relocation. Targeted at industrial clients needing interim equipment storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects delivered with 100% on-time delivery rate for documented case studies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gerritsen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In early 2024, Speedrite Ltd officially became part of the Gerritsen Group. This strategic acquisition strengthens the group's international position in industrial relocations, dismantling projects and logistics services. Speedrite's expertise in industrial dismantling, installation and relocation is combined with Gerritsen Group's technical and logistical strength, creating a strong international organization capable of managing projects from start to finish across Europe and beyond.
• Cole Associates Corporate FinanceminorOthersCole Associates Corporate Finance served as the advisor to Speedrite shareholders during the acquisition by Gerritsen Group BV, facilitating the transaction and corporate finance aspects of the deal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop's Move: UK-wide commercial and industrial removals and storage specialist offering factory and office relocations; comparable in target market (UK enterprise relocations) and overlapping service scope (packing, transport, storage).
• Gerritsen Group: Netherlands-headquartered industrial relocation, dismantling, and logistics conglomerate; Speedrite's parent company since 2024 and the most directly comparable operator in industrial project relocations across Europe.
• McCulla & Co: Ireland-headquartered industrial removal and relocation specialist serving the UK and Ireland with machinery moving, factory relocation and international shipping services; closely comparable niche industrial relocation business.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Netherlands-based global leader in heavy lifting and transport with strong UK presence, providing engineered transport, plant relocation and site moves for industrial customers; broader portfolio but overlapping industrial relocation capability.
• Wincanton: UK logistics specialist with industrial contract capabilities including transport, installation, and warehouse/contract logistics; serves many of the same FMCG and manufacturing customers as Speedrite.
• Crown Worldwide Group: Hong Kong-headquartered global relocation and logistics group with industrial/corporate moving operations in the UK; larger competitor in cross-border machinery and factory relocations.
• Sarens: Global heavy lifting, engineered transport, and industrial relocation incumbent; substantially larger than Speedrite but directly comparable service lines in factory/plant moves, dismantling, and specialist lifting.

Regional players

• Pickfords: Established UK removals and logistics provider with industrial and commercial move capabilities including packing and storage; overlaps in relocation delivery model within the UK market.
• Andrews Sykes Group: UK equipment hire specialist including specialist lifting and on-site industrial services; adjacent capability in specialist equipment deployment and lifting solutions to UK industrial clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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