THE BOVIS GROUP’S INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCE DIVISION MEETS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS FROM WESTERN FRANCE
From 6 to 8 October 2026, the Bovis Group will take part in the Industrie Grand Ouest trade show, held at the Nantes Exhibition Centre. This professional event brings together key players in the industrial ecosystem to address challenges relating to competitiveness, production equipment modernisation, decarbonisation, automation and the transformation of industrial sites.
On this occasion, Bovis Transferts and the Bovis Group’s Industrial Excellence Division will showcase our solutions for turnkey industrial relocation, heavy and delicate handling, specialist transport, machinery installation, relocation engineering and electromechanical services.
This participation will also highlight the Bovis Group’s strong presence in western France, with several branches providing teams, technical resources and specialist expertise close to the region’s main industrial hubs.
INDUSTRIE GRAND OUEST: A TRADE SHOW AT THE HEART OF INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
The Industrie Grand Ouest trade show brings together industrial companies, subcontractors, equipment suppliers, service providers and industrial innovation stakeholders every two years in Nantes.
The 2026 edition will take place against a backdrop of profound transformation, including production line automation, robotics, improved industrial performance, the energy transition, equipment modernisation and the resilience of production chains.
These developments frequently require production equipment to be relocated, reorganised, replaced or reinstalled. They call for partners capable of managing every stage of a project, from preliminary studies through to the reinstallation of equipment.
This is precisely the role of the Bovis Group’s Industrial Excellence Division.
TURNKEY INDUSTRIAL RELOCATION AT THE HEART OF BOVIS EXPERTISE
Relocating a factory, workshop or production line involves much more than simply moving machinery. It requires careful planning to minimise production downtime, ensure operational safety and guarantee that equipment is reinstalled in accordance with the customer’s requirements.
The Bovis Group supports industrial companies with a wide range of operations, including:
- Factory and industrial workshop relocations;
- Production line transfers;
- Machine tool relocation and installation;
- Heavy and delicate handling;
- Mechanical dismantling and reassembly;
- Electrical, mechanical and fluid system disconnection and reconnection;
- Specialist transport and abnormal-load haulage;
- Equipment levelling and geometric alignment;
- Temporary storage and industrial logistics;
- Maintenance and electromechanical services.
By combining several areas of expertise, the Bovis Group can deliver a genuine turnkey industrial relocation service, from project assessment through to testing and validation of the new installation.
A SPECIALIST ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO PLAN COMPLEX INDUSTRIAL RELOCATIONS
The success of an industrial relocation depends first and foremost on thorough preparation.
To support this process, the Bovis Group has dedicated expertise in relocation engineering, design engineering and OPC (planning, management and coordination).
Our teams can become involved from the earliest stages of a project to carry out technical site surveys, assess the equipment to be moved, develop relocation scenarios and determine the resources required.
The Engineering Department can draw on 3D scanning, 2D/3D modelling, laser tracker technology and geometric measurement, as well as the design of bespoke handling equipment and the preparation of operating procedures tailored to the most complex operations.
In western France, this expertise is notably provided by the Bovis Centre teams in Poitiers, which contribute to the planning and engineering of industrial relocation projects.
This approach makes it possible to anticipate access constraints, handling sequences, interfaces between different trades and the customer’s production requirements.
SPECIALIST INDUSTRIAL RELOCATION BRANCHES CLOSE TO INDUSTRIAL SITES IN WESTERN FRANCE
Participation in Industrie Grand Ouest is also an opportunity to highlight the strength of the Bovis Group’s regional network.
Industrial companies in western France can rely on several specialist locations:
- Bovis Atlantique in Nantes, at the heart of a major industrial hub encompassing numerous aerospace, shipbuilding, mechanical engineering and manufacturing activities;
- Bovis Pays de Loire and Trinstal in Angers, combining complementary expertise in handling, industrial relocation, mechanical engineering, metalworking and electromechanical services;
- Trans’ Ouest Manutention – TOM in Brest, specialising in handling, lifting and industrial relocation operations in Brittany;
- Bovis Centre in Poitiers, which has specialist engineering capabilities and a dedicated Engineering Department for preparing industrial relocations, using laser tracker and 3D scanning technologies.
This regional presence combines the resources of a nationwide group with the proximity of operational teams who understand local industrial sites, businesses and economic networks.
EXPERTISE TAILORED TO WESTERN FRANCE’S MAJOR INDUSTRIAL SECTORS
Western France is one of France’s major industrial regions. The area stretching from Brittany through the Pays de la Loire and into the Centre-West is home to numerous production facilities across sectors that are particularly well suited to the Bovis Group’s expertise.
AEROSPACE, SPACE AND DEFENCE
The Nantes–Saint-Nazaire area is home to a major aerospace industrial ecosystem, while numerous specialist subcontractors operate throughout western France.
The Bovis Group supports these industries with the relocation and installation of machine tools, machining centres, production equipment, inspection equipment and sensitive installations.
SHIPBUILDING AND THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
With the Saint-Nazaire industrial hub and maritime activities across Brittany, shipbuilding is another key sector in the region.
The Bovis Group’s heavy handling, lifting, equipment relocation and specialist transport services meet the specific requirements of these industrial environments.
FOOD PROCESSING
Brittany and the Pays de la Loire are among France’s leading regions for the food processing industry.
The Group’s teams relocate packaging lines, production equipment, special-purpose machinery, tanks, automated installations and process equipment, taking into account production continuity requirements and the specific constraints of food processing facilities.
AUTOMOTIVE AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
The automotive, mechanical engineering, metalworking and industrial subcontracting sectors also have a significant presence throughout western France.
The Bovis Group supports reorganisation and investment projects, from the delivery of new machinery through to its final installation, as well as the complete relocation of a workshop or production line.
The Industrial Excellence Division also operates across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, food processing, luxury goods, printing and graphic arts, aerospace, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, laboratories and cleanrooms.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES FOR COMPLEX INDUSTRIAL HANDLING OPERATIONS
To carry out these operations, the Bovis Group has access to a wide range of handling and lifting equipment, enabling it to manage both routine operations and projects involving significant access, weight or precision constraints.
Depending on project requirements, teams can deploy synchronised skidding and lifting systems, air casters, hydraulic jacks, electric forklifts, cranes, truck-mounted cranes and equipment specifically developed by the Engineering Department.
This technical expertise is complemented by the experience of the handling specialists, mechanics and electromechanical technicians working directly at industrial sites.
INDUSTRIE GRAND OUEST 2026: MEET THE BOVIS GROUP’S EXPERTS IN NANTES
From 6 to 8 October 2026, the Bovis Group’s Industrial Excellence Division teams will be in Nantes to discuss development, modernisation and production facility reorganisation projects with industrial companies from western France.
Factory relocation, production line transfers, machine tool installation, heavy handling, electromechanical services, storage or relocation engineering: the Bovis Group offers a comprehensive solution combining specialist technical expertise with a network of branches located close to the region’s main industrial hubs.
Meet us at the Industrie Grand Ouest trade show, from 6 to 8 October 2026, at the Nantes Exhibition Centre.
