Blackmores Machinery Haulage

Name

Blackmores Machinery Haulage

Legal name

Blackmores Machinery Haulage Ltd

Website

https://blackmores.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machinery Relocation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Machinery relocation services
• Industrial equipment moving
• Heavy haulage logistics
• Factory relocation services
• Forklift rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeovil

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Machinery Moving and Haulage Services: Core revenue stream from relocating industrial machinery including factory relocations, CNC machine moving, injection moulding machines, and general heavy equipment transport. Services include dismantling and reassembly as required.
2. Forklift and Equipment Rental: Hiring out specialist forklifts (2-tonne to heavy-duty) and equipment on daily, weekly, or longer basis. Pricing ranges from £50 to £500 per week depending on type and duration.
3. Industrial Storage Services: Short and long-term storage solutions for machinery and equipment, providing secure interim solutions during transitions.
4. Industrial Shipping and Export Services: Export packaging, containerisation, and international shipping of goods with customs compliance handling.
5. Renewable Energy Sector Services: Specialist moving services for biomass, wind, solar and other green energy project equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blackmores Machinery Haulage is a specialist machinery moving and haulage company that relocates, installs, dismantles, and reassembles industrial machinery for factories and industrial operators across the UK and Europe. Its core offering covers factory relocations, CNC machine tool moving, injection moulding machine handling, industrial laundry equipment installation, secure storage, and export packaging/shipping, supported by a specialist fleet of Versa-Lift and Hoist extendable forklifts, HMF crane-equipped Volvo trucks, and bespoke trailers.

Product overview

Blackmores Machinery Haulage is a specialist machinery relocation and haulage services company founded in 1992, operating as a single unified service offering rather than a modular software platform. The company's core offering comprises five integrated services: Engineering Services (machinery relocation with dismantling/reassembly capabilities), Industrial Laundry Machine Movers, Industrial Storage Services (short and long-term), Industrial Shipping Services (export packaging and containerisation), and Renewable Energy Sector Services. The company maintains a fleet of specialist equipment including Versa-Lift Extendable Forklifts, Hoist 40/60 Extendable Forklifts (27,000kg capacity), Heavy Duty Forklifts (2-10 tonne), a Volvo FH Globetrotter 8x2 truck with HMF 70 tonne/metre crane and drawbar trailer, and a bespoke-built forklift trailer. Services are complemented by equipment rental options for customers needing forklifts and related machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully relocated 34 tonne CNC machine with 13-foot width requiring building modification for access
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• White & Company: UK commercial and industrial removals, storage, and logistics business with national branches. Comparable as a larger UK moving incumbent whose commercial division overlaps with Blackmores' machinery and factory relocation work.
• Harrow Green: UK commercial and office relocation specialist with industrial installation and storage services. Comparable as a UK commercial mover with adjacent industrial capability and storage offerings similar to Blackmores' industrial storage service.
• Linde Material Handling: Major global manufacturer and supplier of forklifts, reach stackers, and material handling equipment with a strong UK dealer and rental network. Comparable as the OEM whose type of equipment (forklifts and heavy lift trucks) Blackmores both uses and rents out to customers.
• Abels Moving Services: UK commercial and industrial moving services provider with national coverage and a track record in office, laboratory, and technical equipment moves. Comparable as a UK-wide incumbent in the commercial/industrial relocation space.
• Bishop's Move: Established UK commercial and industrial moving company offering office relocations, IT moves, and industrial equipment installations. Comparable as a broad UK commercial mover with adjacent industrial capability.
• Pickfords: One of the UK's largest moving and storage brands, with a commercial and industrial division that handles machinery relocation alongside household and office moves. Comparable as a broader UK moving incumbent that overlaps with Blackmores in the industrial/machinery segment.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Global designer and manufacturer of forklifts and material handling equipment (Hyster and Yale brands) with UK operations and rental channels. Comparable as an equipment-side incumbent whose product categories overlap with Blackmores' specialist forklift fleet and rental offering.

Direct peers

• Cadogan Tate: UK specialist in moving high-value, complex, and often oversized cargo (fine art, antiques, exhibitions, and selected industrial equipment). Directly comparable as a specialist UK moving company handling difficult, high-stakes loads for premium clients.
• Crown Workspace: UK commercial and industrial relocation specialist handling office, laboratory, and machinery moves. Comparable to Blackmores as a UK-based commercial mover with specialist installation and project management capability.

Regional players

• John Mason International Group: UK-headquartered international removals and commercial moving group with significant European and global operations. Comparable as a UK-rooted moving company with commercial/industrial capability and a stronger European footprint than Blackmores.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blackmoreshaula
• Facebookfacebook.com/bmhltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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