Importing High-Technology Capital Equipment: What Documentation Do You Need?
Looking to import high-technology capital equipment into the UK from a country outside of the UK for use in your factory?
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At IES, we love a challenge. In fact, the more complex the project is, the better.

Few complex engineering projects compare to the challenge of relocating sensitive, high-technology equipment across borders.

At IES, we partner with leading global manufacturers to provide an extensive portfolio of advanced technologies supporting research, development, and production across the semiconductor and compound materials industries.

Whether you’re moving a single piece of equipment or an entire production line, our trusted team of engineers can support every step of your move, from rigging to end-to-end relocation support across the globe.

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