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Value Added Services

Rigging

Professional and trained machinery riggers and millwrights are added to our logistics team to move fab equipment in and out of labs and factories globally. Our riggers are experienced in cleanroom protocols and are capable of safely moving machines and peripheral equipment in and out of challenging locations.

De- & Re-Commissioning Tools & Equipment

FAB Logistics adds tool engineering services to the relocation process, including decontamination, disassembly, de-installation, and re-commissioning at the new location. We draw upon a large pool of OEM trained field service technicians to ensure quality processes for equipment de- and re-installation.

Packaging & Crating

Significant emphasis is placed on proper packaging of delicate manufacturing machinery. We employ trained packing professionals throughout the world to carefully design crates for fab equipment, including vapor barrier bagging, desiccant, foam cushioning, floating deck bases, proper weight support and distribution, internal bracing and securing, utilization of shockwatches, and marking and labeling. Our packing adheres to ISPM15 standards for international shipping.

Warehousing & Distribution

FAB Logistics will provide short- or long-term secure warehousing for machines and equipment. We manage clients' warehousing needs in Asia, Europe, and throughout the US. Climate-controlled warehousing is provided in certain markets. We arrange distribution of machines direct to our customers' clients.

Foreign-to-Foreign Logistics

Many US clients take advantage of our ability to move assets and equipment to and from locations outside the US. FAB Logistics manages the entire process, including cost management, customs compliance and all activities on a door-to-door basis. We are capable of managing "blind" shipments where originator and recipient information is kept confidential.

Project Management

FAB Logistics builds teams of specialists, under our management, to undertake sophisticated factory relocations, ramp-ups, or closures. We work with our clients to establish critical timeframe, budgetary, and Scope of Work parameters, and set out to execute the equipment relocation or delivery. Our overarching goal, on all projects, is the safety of personnel, assets, and facilities at all times.

Asset Disposal

FAB Logistics will arrange for the disposal or liquidation of assets, as required by our clients. We ensure that any disposal is done in accordance with regulations of local authorities.