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Arco Machinery Movers
Arco Machinery Movers
Arco Machinery Movers is based in Rockford and provides machinery moving, industrial rigging, heavy hauling, warehouse storage, plant relocation and millwright services for commercial and industrial operations. Its teams move loads up to about 100 tons with company equipment, and it offers dry, heated machinery storage.
Last Updated October 2, 2026.
Business Highlights
- ARCO is fully licensed and insured.
- ARCO reports 30+ years of experience serving the greater Rockford area.
- ARCO's rigging and office staff are extensively trained.
Service Area
Rockford, Sycamore, Chicago, Milwaukee, Janesville and Madison, with capabilities throughout the Midwest.
Active Business Listing
Arco Machinery Movers is one of 7 movers ProsGrade lists in Rockford, Illinois.
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Listing details
6 services listed, including Machinery moving and rigging, Heavy hauling and Warehouse and storage. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.2 from 27 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Arco Machinery Movers compares with the other 6 movers on ProsGrade in Rockford, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- One of 7 Rockford movers on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
6 services- Machinery moving and riggingDisassembly, lifting, rigging, loading, moving and final placement.
- Heavy haulingOversize and overweight loads; long-distance and specialized transport coordinated with trucking partners.
- Warehouse and storageDry, heated storage for new or used machinery; power available for demonstrations.
- Millwright servicesStainless steel fabrication, equipment installation and precision alignment.
- Plant relocationDisassembly, rigging, transport and placement, with on-site project management.
- Office movingPacking, wrapping, moving and placement of office equipment.
Reviews
What customers say
One customer calls the service exceptional, while another says the movers were professional, prompt and easy to work with when moving machines to a new shop. Two customers report equipment damage during moves: one describes damaged machines and a broken control knob, while another says ARCO did not accept responsibility.
Customer Reviews
susan trotter
I cannot say enough great things about this company. They moved our machines to our new shop, were professional, prompt, easy to work with and did it for less money than their competitor. I have had nothing but an awesome experience with this company, from their movers, to their office staff - all exceptionally easy to work with!
Joe Sikora
DO NOT TRUST ARCO
Sold a CNC Swiss machine, buyer arranged Arco to pick it up and transport to his shop. While moving the machine out they managed to hit and damage one of our new machines along with the customers. The forklift operator then got up and left the building, never coming back in... Another employee stepped up to finish moving the machine out now with only 1 spotter resulting in a control knob being broke off. Stupid mistakes that could’ve been avoided if they just slowed down and communicated.
CNC Exchange
Arco damaged one of our machines and shirked responsibility. They did everything in their power so we could not claim it on their insurance. Be very careful if you have an issue......you are on your own.
I hire 3-4 rigging companies a week around the nation. I strongly suggest you look elsewhere and do not trust them to do you right. CNC Exchange
Larry Osborne
Great place and run extremely well. They handle all my local loads and moves plus they’re extremely cost effective if you need any kind of industrial storage or rigging services. They are top notch
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does ARCO plan a plant relocation?
ARCO assesses both locations and the equipment to be moved, then builds a plan with a timeline, crew assignments and logistics.
Can ARCO relocate an entire production facility?
Its plant relocation work can cover a single production line or an entire facility.
Can ARCO schedule work around a production operation?
Its project managers work around production schedules to keep disruptions as short as possible.