Business Details
Expert Rigging & Machinery Moving Services in Southern California
Dunkel Bros has been a trusted leader in industrial rigging, machinery moving, and specialized transportation for over three decades. With roots deeply embedded in Southern California, we combine local expertise with the vast resources of our partnership with MEI Industrial Solutions, a national network spanning 25 locations across 20 states. Our team executes over 50,000 projects annually, leveraging engineered lift plans and stringent safety protocols to handle sensitive equipment across industries such as semiconductors, data centers, pharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing.Safety, innovation, and client satisfaction are the pillars of our success, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of precision and reliability. As a division of MEI, we maintain a commitment to empowering employees, fostering industry-leading expertise, and delivering solutions where the stakes are high and dependability matters most.
Services
Rigging
Machinery Moving
Industrial Storage
Millwrighting
Specialized Transportation
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in industrial rigging and machinery moving.
- We operate as part of MEI's national network with 25 locations across 20 states.
- Specialized handling of sensitive equipment for semiconductor and pharmaceutical facilities.
- Engineered lift plans ensure safety and precision in mission-critical environments.
- Award-winning track record with $6M+ in successfully relocated machinery.
What people say
Dependable and get the job done right
Professional and courteous
Exceeded expectations
Successful deliveries
Willing to put in extra effort
Services
Rigging
Precision rigging for oversized or sensitive industrial machinery. Our engineers design custom lift plans to ensure safety and compliance in environments like semiconductor facilities and data centers. Clients benefit from 35+ years of expertise handling high-value assets with zero tolerance for error.
Machinery Moving
Comprehensive relocation of production equipment, including assembly lines and battery manufacturing systems. Specialized teams minimize downtime using cleanroom-compatible techniques and secure transport solutions for critical pharmaceutical and EV industry clients across North America.
Industrial Storage
Climate-controlled storage facilities spanning over 6.3 million square feet nationwide. Designed for sensitive machinery, cleanroom components, and oversized industrial assets requiring protection during construction phases or long-term storage with full chain-of-custody tracking.
Millwrighting
Expert alignment and assembly of complex machinery for automotive and pharmaceutical clients. Certified technicians utilize laser-leveling and vibration analysis tools to meet tight tolerances, ensuring seamless integration with existing production lines during plant expansions or maintenance projects.
Specialized Transportation
Transport of oversized loads including aerospace components and industrial equipment. Custom truck configurations with escort coordination safely navigate challenging routes, recently demonstrated by relocating a 122-foot space shuttle mock-up across Southern California with zero incidents.
Questions
What industries does Dunkel Bros specialize in?
We serve semiconductors, data centers, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace industries requiring precision handling of sensitive machinery.
Can you handle oversized equipment transportation?
Yes, our specialized fleet manages loads up to 9,000 lbs and oversized components like space shuttle mock-ups with multi-vehicle coordination.
Are you part of a larger national network?
We operate as MEI Industrial Solutions' Southern California division, providing localized expertise with national resource backing across 25 locations.
How do you ensure safety during moves?
All projects use engineered lift plans, cleanroom-compatible materials, and OSHA-compliant protocols developed over our 35-year history.
Can you assist with emergency machinery relocations?
While we primarily handle scheduled projects, our 24/7 On-Call Services team responds to urgent needs with specialized rapid-deployment crews.
Reviews (6)
Zach Wigal
Apr 08, 2022
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I reached out to Dunkel Bros for assistance with moving a heavy oven for a commercial kitchen. Their team was courteous, professional, competent, and well-equipped for the job. Their support team was very responsive as well. I'd be happy to work with them again! Positive experience.
Ion Iliev
Nov 08, 2021
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What a good company to deliver a load. Personal is very kind, I parked overnight on the road without any problems
Pavel Tabac
Feb 11, 2021
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Quick and experienced. In and out service offloaded as scheduled even through they were short staffed due to the VID.
Realtor Tomas
Jan 07, 2021
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Want to store huge items. This is the place to do so. Place is enormously huge. Did not ask for storage prices, was there to look at the old trucks they have on display. Brought to you by REALTOR Tomas
Doug Wallters
Nov 09, 2020
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Great company.took my small project when nobody else would and got it done in my timeline and budget. Totally impressed and will recommend them highly.
Monique Boshant
Apr 05, 2020
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It was so much fun. We went to see Santa and all the decorations. They had 4 jumpers reindeer are supposed to be there. Christmas Carolers even Jack & Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas. Santa gives a gift and Jack and Sally give a peppermint candy cane. So many decorations and music. Perfect picture spots all over.
