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CE Marking and UKCA Marking Guide

For Equipment and products.

UKCA Marking and Consulting Services from IES

Our quick and cost-effective solutions achieve UKCA mark compliance for manufacturers’ products and machinery. Attain your UKCA logo.

PUWER - Risk Assessment | IES Bristol

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) is regulated by UK Health & Safety Executive. IES offers a range of services from consultancy to on site testing and assessment.

EMC testing From IES

Ensure you remain compliant with the EMC Directive with IES’ on-site testing service.

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Assessments

IES provides assessments and self certification support for Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, which governs the sale of machinery. We have offered an expert consultancy since 1991.

Low Voltage Directive: Everything You Need to Know

A consultative approach to get your products the low voltage directive (LVD) testing necessary for approval to EU standards. Self-certification provided with on-site testing available on request.

Engineering Support Services for Local, National & International Projects

Our Engineering and Support Service offering means you can select from a pool of qualified mechanical and electrical field service engineers. Keeping your team at full strength with rapid response technical support.

A complex machine relocation for innovators in solid-state battery tech - Ilika-3

Machine Installation - High Tech Equipment Installation Specialists

Expert machine and equipment installations for companies around the world, working with the likes of Intel and HP. Minimise downtime and maintain your production.

Export packing

IES has been providing export packing services to high profile clients since 2000. We manufacture bespoke and standard packing crates and offer a complete, end-to-end solution for all your export needs.

CE Marking & Consulting services

We have been helping businesses obtain certificates with our value-added CE marking services since 1991. We are specialists in testing and compliance for production tools and equipment.

Engineering Services

IES has a proven track record in the supply of Mechanical and Field Service Engineering support across Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Print, Semiconductors and Advanced Technologies.

Machinery Movers: Movement of Machinery, Removal & Installation

Machinery Removal and Installation by Expert Engineers (Est 1991)

Factory Relocation - Team Hard Hat Planning

Factory Relocation UK and Globally

Stress-free UK and international factory relocations fully project managed by IES from start to finish, minimising disruption and cost

How IES provided a fast export packing service to help PRM Waste Systems meet sustainability targets

IES provided wooden crates for a PRM Waste Systems Bio-Processor being shipped from the UK to Slovakia.

How IES Fast-Tracked VPS Launch of a Sustainable Security Game-Changer

Case study looking at the CE marking and UKCA marking services carried out by IES for the VPS ECO Tower, including LVD safety testing and EMC testing.

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A Fast and Efficient Export Packing Job in an Exciting New Industry for IES

Find out how our export packing expertise helped Pirate Studios safely relocate their equipment efficiently.

UKCA Marking: Frequently Asked Questions

IES provides a UKCA marking testing and assessment service. Here we answer some common questions about this new mark of compliance for products and machinery.

How to Meet the Unique Requirements for Military Packaging

IES is one of the UK’s MPAS-accredited packaging providers. This article looks at the essential considerations pertaining to military packaging in the UK.

Low Voltage Directive Guide

Manufacturers are responsible for design and production which ensures LVD-relevant electrical equipment is compliant. In this guide, we outline some of its most important implications.

A memorable machinery installation: Our engineer recalls a challenging project

Experienced IES engineer Peter Godwin looks back at one of his most exciting projects, which took him from Plymouth to Tokyo and Singapore.

Machinery Directive Guide

The Machinery Directive encompasses the safety-related elements of machinery, including; mechanical design, electrical design, controls, safety measures, and safety components such as chains and ropes. Learn more in our comprehensive guide.

Marked for Success: Quick & Safe CE Marking Prepared New Machinery for Action

On-site CE Marking and Testing from IES typically deals with machinery which is vitally important in day to day factory operations, meaning any down time must be kept to a minimum.

In With The New: How We Made A Multi-Million Pound Move Look Easy

From moving, planning to execution, decommissioning, relocation of equipment and re-commissioning of specialist semiconductor equipment, IES handled the move from start to finish.

Christian's 8 top tips for a smooth industrial move

Once a factory relocation is planned, it’s essential to deliver the programme of work swiftly to minimise disruption and downtime.

Export Packing Essentials: Key Considerations

Discover some of the key considerations which must be taken when packing equipment and machinery for transportation, either within the UK or further afield.

CoCom regulations, blackshirt bodyguards and installations signed off with vodka: Brian Fletcher’s career in microelectronics.

If modern day manufacturers need any incentive to develop quick thinking problem solvers with the ability to work in a number of different environments, they need look no further than Brian.

Benefits of a Field Service Engineer

Keep your team at full strength and rapid response are just two reasons you should consider FSE support.

From a 5 year apprenticeship to far flung travels: Barry Tomkin's career in semiconductors.

For some of us, a reminder of the long and successful career we have had might be an accolade, award or trophy. For Barry it was something different...

When Do I Need PUWER?

In this guide, we take a close look at PUWER, its meaning, its functions and its implications for businesses in the UK.

The Dos and Don’ts of ISPM 15: How to Walk the Compliance Tightrope

If you are packing with wood, you need to know about ISPM 15, or to give the standards their full title - International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15.

IES and National Apprenticeship Week

Since 1991, IES have been committed to offering a diverse range of training and learning programmes which offer an experience-based, direct route into the industry that does not require a university degree.

EMF in Manufacturing Environments: Why it Matters

If you operate a manufacturing site which uses high current or high voltage applications, electromagnetic fields (EMF) must be a consideration.

Semiconductor Production Line Move_AdobeStock_240748833

IES – Semiconductor Training (Equipment Training, Process Training and Consulting)

Electromagnetic Conformity (EMC) Directive Guide

The EMC Directive - officially named Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council – ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate electromagnetic disturbance, or is not affected by electromagnetic disturbance.

How to Carry Out a Full Site Survey For a Factory Relocation

Any factory relocation begins with a thorough site survey. We run through what this survey will look like and why it’s so important.

Customs and international transfer considerations for factory relocations

Customs and transfer can cause major hurdles for international factory relocations - We quiz IES’ resident customs expert on the top considerations to help them run smoothly.

Method Statements and Risk Assessments For a Factory Relocation

When it comes to factory relocations, method statements and risk assessments are more than just box-ticking exercises. Here’s why.

An Expert Guide To Packing and Transporting High Tech Machinery In Factory Relocations

The importance of getting the packing right during a factory relocation, and some best practice examples.

Factory Relocation - Deinstallation Engineering

Top Tips For Machinery Deinstallation For Factory Relocations

Specialist engineer Brian Fletcher gives his thoughts on the deinstallation process, the things that can go wrong, and how IES make sure it’s done right.

How (and why) We Decontaminate Ion Implanter Machinery

Decontaminating internal parts is one of the more dangerous elements of relocating ion implanters. Our guide will help you understand the process.

Machinery Transport: Our Simple Six-Step Process

Machinery transport is a complex task that requires serious expertise. In this article, we’ll break down our six-step process from start to finish.

Who’s Who In Your Factory Relocation Project?

Relocating a factory takes a whole team of specialists, so who’s who and what do they do?

Bespoke Packaging For Large Machinery: Breaking Down The Build

IES can build any packaging solution for any machine. But what knowledge, care and attention goes into a typical build?

The power of apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a vital option for young people, and a brilliant way to start an exciting career in engineering.

Why High-Quality Export Packing is Vital For International Trading

Getting your export packing right ensures that your products reach their destination on time and in perfect condition.

Cross-Training and Beyond - How IES Builds Employee Experience

Building the skillsets of our employees allows us to remain flexible as a company and maintain a high standard of work.

Planning a machine relocation? Why you should use an end-to-end provider

IES prides itself on offering an end-to-end service with everything handled by one expert team: from planning and briefing to packing, dismantling, shipping, reassembly and evaluation.

Export Packing: Discover Our Custom Made Crates

Find out how our expertise in export packing and crate making can be used to meet the UK’s demand.

How IES' Flexible Resources Allow Us to Continue Supporting Customers

Our flexible organisational structure and commitment to cross-training have left us in a strong position. Here’s how we can help UK businesses.

Factory Move into New HQ for Vision Engineering

The machine decommissioning and relocation activity presented many logistical problems which IES diligently investigated, planned and executed.

With Delicacy to Dubai: The Story of 650 Decorative Cornice Plaster Lengths

These ornate pieces of plaster - considered extremely fragile - were destined for a private mansion in Dubai known to Hayles and Howe as the ‘Polo Villa’.

Large Food Tech Machines Braced For Export Shipping to USA

With growing demand from retailers and consumers for ‘green’ packaging, SOLUT! needed to expand their factory capability. Find out how IES helped.

A Complex Machine Relocation for Innovators in Solid-State Battery Tech

Find out how our machine relocation project helped Ilika consolidate their equipment in a more convenient location.

"We’d like to say “Thank You”, to you and your entire Team for the perfect support throughout this project.It was a pleasure to work with you guys and we were very impressed about your understanding how to fulfill a job.It was a clear recommendation for future projects."

Infineon Technologies, Austria

"Oxford PV used the services of IES to relocate our fragile laboratory equipment to our new facilities in Yarnton, Oxford. The whole process was well planned and executed. The team moved the equipment professionally and were extremely helpful and flexible in their whole approach. I would not hesitate in using the services of IES in the future."

Oxford PV, UK

"Just a few words as way of thanks to the team IES have had on Filton site completing lift and shift activities following the recent auction sales, a small team have been on site for more than a week now and they have remained polite, helpful to myself and others, prompt to action and listened to any issues highlighted. I have no reservations in recommending this group to others within BAE for any future works. Many thanks to all involved."

BAE Systems, UK

We work with IES because we trust them. They do what they say, they’re reliable and they’ve been a valued supplier to us for the last 10 years. We know that when a critical situation occurs and we have a tool down they’ll support us, not just with parts but also by providing experienced engineers if we need them. It’s a complete solution. We look forward to working with IES into the future.

Analog Devices, Ireland

I would like to say thank you for both teams that you sent over here to help me with the decontamination and demo. All of them represented IES extremely well, they were very knowledgeable, pleasant to be with and hard workers. I could not have asked for a better group to work with. Thank you.

Intel, Santa Clara USA

It was clear at the start of the project that in order for Xaar to successfully relocate its Swedish manufacturing division to the UK within the agreed time, cost & quality constraints, we would need the services of a professional, competent & diligent company to manage the entire 'lift & shift' element of the project. Xaar conducted an in-depth review of the market and after a detailed bid process including many of the UK's premier relocation companies; the overwhelming choice was to award the 18 month contract to IES. IES have proven to be an excellent choice of business partner and have provided Xaar with the required 'comfort & credibility' required on this important relocation project.

Xaar, UK

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CE Marking and UKCA Marking Guide

For Equipment and products.

UKCA Marking and Consulting Services from IES

Our quick and cost-effective solutions achieve UKCA mark compliance for manufacturers’ products and machinery. Attain your UKCA logo.

PUWER - Risk Assessment | IES Bristol

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) is regulated by UK Health & Safety Executive. IES offers a range of services from consultancy to on site testing and assessment.

EMC testing From IES

Ensure you remain compliant with the EMC Directive with IES’ on-site testing service.

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Assessments

IES provides assessments and self certification support for Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, which governs the sale of machinery. We have offered an expert consultancy since 1991.

Low Voltage Directive: Everything You Need to Know

A consultative approach to get your products the low voltage directive (LVD) testing necessary for approval to EU standards. Self-certification provided with on-site testing available on request.

Engineering Support Services for Local, National & International Projects

Our Engineering and Support Service offering means you can select from a pool of qualified mechanical and electrical field service engineers. Keeping your team at full strength with rapid response technical support.

Machine Installation - High Tech Equipment Installation Specialists

Expert machine and equipment installations for companies around the world, working with the likes of Intel and HP. Minimise downtime and maintain your production.

Export packing

IES has been providing export packing services to high profile clients since 2000. We manufacture bespoke and standard packing crates and offer a complete, end-to-end solution for all your export needs.

CE Marking & Consulting services

We have been helping businesses obtain certificates with our value-added CE marking services since 1991. We are specialists in testing and compliance for production tools and equipment.

Engineering Services

IES has a proven track record in the supply of Mechanical and Field Service Engineering support across Aerospace, Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Print, Semiconductors and Advanced Technologies.

Machinery Movers: Movement of Machinery, Removal & Installation

Machinery Removal and Installation by Expert Engineers (Est 1991)

Factory Relocation UK and Globally

Stress-free UK and international factory relocations fully project managed by IES from start to finish, minimising disruption and cost

How IES provided a fast export packing service to help PRM Waste Systems meet sustainability targets

IES provided wooden crates for a PRM Waste Systems Bio-Processor being shipped from the UK to Slovakia.

How IES Fast-Tracked VPS Launch of a Sustainable Security Game-Changer

Case study looking at the CE marking and UKCA marking services carried out by IES for the VPS ECO Tower, including LVD safety testing and EMC testing.

A Fast and Efficient Export Packing Job in an Exciting New Industry for IES

Find out how our export packing expertise helped Pirate Studios safely relocate their equipment efficiently.

UKCA Marking: Frequently Asked Questions

IES provides a UKCA marking testing and assessment service. Here we answer some common questions about this new mark of compliance for products and machinery.

How to Meet the Unique Requirements for Military Packaging

IES is one of the UK’s MPAS-accredited packaging providers. This article looks at the essential considerations pertaining to military packaging in the UK.

Low Voltage Directive Guide

Manufacturers are responsible for design and production which ensures LVD-relevant electrical equipment is compliant. In this guide, we outline some of its most important implications.

A memorable machinery installation: Our engineer recalls a challenging project

Experienced IES engineer Peter Godwin looks back at one of his most exciting projects, which took him from Plymouth to Tokyo and Singapore.

Machinery Directive Guide

The Machinery Directive encompasses the safety-related elements of machinery, including; mechanical design, electrical design, controls, safety measures, and safety components such as chains and ropes. Learn more in our comprehensive guide.

Marked for Success: Quick & Safe CE Marking Prepared New Machinery for Action

On-site CE Marking and Testing from IES typically deals with machinery which is vitally important in day to day factory operations, meaning any down time must be kept to a minimum.

In With The New: How We Made A Multi-Million Pound Move Look Easy

From moving, planning to execution, decommissioning, relocation of equipment and re-commissioning of specialist semiconductor equipment, IES handled the move from start to finish.

Christian's 8 top tips for a smooth industrial move

Once a factory relocation is planned, it’s essential to deliver the programme of work swiftly to minimise disruption and downtime.

Export Packing Essentials: Key Considerations

Discover some of the key considerations which must be taken when packing equipment and machinery for transportation, either within the UK or further afield.

CoCom regulations, blackshirt bodyguards and installations signed off with vodka: Brian Fletcher’s career in microelectronics.

If modern day manufacturers need any incentive to develop quick thinking problem solvers with the ability to work in a number of different environments, they need look no further than Brian.

Benefits of a Field Service Engineer

Keep your team at full strength and rapid response are just two reasons you should consider FSE support.

From a 5 year apprenticeship to far flung travels: Barry Tomkin's career in semiconductors.

For some of us, a reminder of the long and successful career we have had might be an accolade, award or trophy. For Barry it was something different...

When Do I Need PUWER?

In this guide, we take a close look at PUWER, its meaning, its functions and its implications for businesses in the UK.

The Dos and Don’ts of ISPM 15: How to Walk the Compliance Tightrope

If you are packing with wood, you need to know about ISPM 15, or to give the standards their full title - International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15.

IES and National Apprenticeship Week

Since 1991, IES have been committed to offering a diverse range of training and learning programmes which offer an experience-based, direct route into the industry that does not require a university degree.

EMF in Manufacturing Environments: Why it Matters

If you operate a manufacturing site which uses high current or high voltage applications, electromagnetic fields (EMF) must be a consideration.

IES – Semiconductor Training (Equipment Training, Process Training and Consulting)

IES – Semiconductor Training (Equipment Training, Process Training and Consulting)

Electromagnetic Conformity (EMC) Directive Guide

The EMC Directive - officially named Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council – ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate electromagnetic disturbance, or is not affected by electromagnetic disturbance.

How to Carry Out a Full Site Survey For a Factory Relocation

Any factory relocation begins with a thorough site survey. We run through what this survey will look like and why it’s so important.

Customs and international transfer considerations for factory relocations