Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Rigging & Machinery Moving Services in Temple, PA
Specialty Rigging has been a trusted provider of industrial rigging and machinery moving services since 1999, serving clients across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Our family-owned business is led by Brad Nowotarski, an industry veteran with over 40 years of hands-on experience, who personally oversees every project to ensure precision and safety. We specialize in rigging, millwrighting, machinery moving, heavy hauling, and fabrication, combining expert craftsmanship with state-of-the-art equipment. Our team of certified professionals is dedicated to minimizing production disruptions while delivering reliable, client-focused solutions tailored to each project's unique demands. With a fleet of air-ride trailers, forklifts, and specialized lifting systems, we guarantee secure transportation and installation of equipment ranging from small milling machines to massive 1,000-ton presses.Our commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned us long-term partnerships with clients in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, metalworking, and other industries. We maintain 3.5 acres of secure, climate-controlled warehouse space to support storage and logistics needs. Every project benefits from our owner's direct involvement, ensuring transparent communication and accountability from initial consultation to completion. Our reputation for executing complex installations efficiently and safely has made us a preferred choice for plant relocations and new facility setups. For over two decades, we have upheld our mission to 'Do The Job Right' by prioritizing technical excellence, equipment innovation, and unwavering dedication to client success.
Services
Rigging & Machinery Moving
Plant Relocation Services
Overhead Crane Installation
Steel Fabrication
Millwrighting
Heavy Hauling
Machine Skidding
Warehousing & Storage
Equipment Rental
Mill Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of hands-on rigging experience led by our owner.
- Our owner personally oversees every project from start to finish.
- We specialize in safely moving equipment up to 1,000-ton capacity.
- We maintain a modern fleet of air-ride trailers and specialized lifting systems.
- We serve manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and metalworking industries across three states.
What people say
World class crew
Completed projects on time
Professional and safe execution
Exceeded expectations
Best riggers in US
Services
Rigging & Machinery Moving
We safely move manufacturing equipment from small milling machines to 1,000-ton presses. Our certified team uses air-ride trailers and specialized lifting systems to ensure secure transportation and precise installation. Clients benefit from minimized production downtime and expert handling of CNC, metalworking, and pharmaceutical equipment across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey.
Plant Relocation Services
Our experts handle complete plant relocations including equipment disassembly, transportation, and precision reinstallation. We coordinate logistics for single-machine moves or full factory transitions, maintaining operational integrity throughout the process. Clients receive tailored solutions for aligning and leveling machinery in new or expanded manufacturing spaces.
Overhead Crane Installation
We install and relocate overhead crane systems ranging from workstation units to large structural steel systems. Our capabilities include ASCE rail alignment, electrification bar installation, and structural steel setup. Clients receive complete crane system solutions from transportation to final commissioning at their facility.
Steel Fabrication
Our certified welders create custom steel solutions from stainless steel tables to industrial catwalks. We offer TIG/MIG welding, powder coating, and on-site fabrication using self-powered equipment. Clients benefit from precision manufacturing of mezzanines, stairs, and specialized steel components for industrial applications.
Warehousing & Storage
We provide secure storage across 3.5 acres of outdoor space and 24,500 sq ft of heated indoor facilities. Features include loading docks, fire protection, and security systems. Clients access reliable short-term or long-term storage solutions for machinery, raw materials, and industrial equipment with easy loading/unloading capabilities.
People
Brad Nowotarski
Owner
With over 40 years of hands-on rigging experience, Brad Nowotarski personally oversees every project at Specialty Rigging He develops customized work plans to ensure safe, efficient equipment installation while minimizing production disruptions for clients across multiple industries.
Questions
What types of machinery can you move?
We handle all manufacturing equipment from small milling machines up to 1,000-ton hydroforming presses across various industries.
Do you provide services outside Pennsylvania?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey with reliable rigging and machinery moving solutions.
How does your plant relocation process work?
We manage complete disassembly, transportation, and precision reinstallation of equipment while minimizing production disruptions during facility transitions.
What safety certifications do your team members have?
All employees receive specialized training for equipment operation, with certified welders and riggers handling complex industrial projects.
Can you install overhead crane systems?
Yes, we install crane systems from small workstation units to large structural steel installations including full system commissioning.
Reviews (2)
Benuel Petersheim Jr
May 12, 2022
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Great people to work with. They have the skill and equipment to move a machine wherever you may want it!
Snapps S.
Dec 19, 2020
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We use them to move our lasers and other equipment into place many times over the years. They are our go to riggers when we need machines moved. I can not say enough good things about Brad and his crew.
