Abstract: The present invention provides support apparatus for manufacturing equipment comprising a support pedestal having (1) a plurality of support legs, including at least one support leg aligned to each one of a plurality of load-bearing mounting feet found on the bottom of the manufacturing equipment to be supported by the pedestal, and a frame disposed on the plurality of support legs; and/or (2) a frame with an outline which substantially duplicates the bottom outline of the manufacturing equipment to be supported, and a plurality of support legs coupled to the frame. The support apparatus additionally may comprise at least one facilities connection locator fixedly mounted to the support frame so as to provide facilities connection locations for aligning facilities supply lines to the manufacturing equipment.