Machine Handling and Lifting in Strasbourg: A Delicate Operation

Machine Handling and Lifting in Strasbourg: A Delicate Operation for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Are you looking for a company specialized in machine handling and lifting in Strasbourg? Our teams handle the most sensitive technical projects, as demonstrated by this complex transport, lifting, and installation operation for a pharmaceutical production machine—via a fourth-floor window.

A Complex Operation Executed with Precision and Discipline

Industrial handling operations in Strasbourg are increasingly technical. Between strict safety regulations, difficult access constraints, and the specific nature of the equipment to be moved, it is crucial to work with an experienced service provider.

In this recent operation, our team was in charge of transporting, lifting, and positioning a sensitive pharmaceutical production machine in an urban area—with the added challenge of a fourth-floor window passage. A high-stakes configuration, both technically and logistically.

Operation Overview

• Type of equipment: highly sensitive pharmaceutical production machine

• Weight & dimensions: bulky and fragile equipment

• Departure location: LAPP Headquarters – Forbach (57)

• Arrival location: secondary warehouse – Forbach (2 km away)

• Total project duration: 1 month (planning, coordination, handling, and installation)

• Final destination: Strasbourg, with a stopover at the warehouse

• Key challenge: lifting through a fourth-floor window in a restricted-access building

Human and Technical Resources Deployed

To carry out this mission under the safest conditions, we deployed both specialized personnel and appropriate equipment:

•  3 handlers trained in managing fragile industrial equipment

•  1 certified crane operator with urban lifting experience

•  1 BDG 80T/m crane

•  1 semi-trailer for secure transport between the two sites

Every stage of the project was carefully planned: site study, access reconnaissance, lift plan, administrative procedures (road permits), and client coordination.

Key Phases of the Operation

1. Technical Planning and Access Evaluation

The preliminary study confirmed the feasibility of passing the machine through a fourth-floor window. Clearance tests were conducted to simulate the insertion and identify lifting requirements.

2. Secure Transport

Even over short distances, transporting sensitive equipment requires special care. The machine was protected with custom packaging and secured according to strict industry standards.

3. Urban Lifting Through a Window

The most delicate phase was lifting the machine to the fourth floor. Thanks to the 80T/m crane and precise coordination between the crane operator and handlers, the operation was executed smoothly with constant movement control.

4. Final Positioning and Stabilization

Once inside the building, our technicians placed the machine with millimeter accuracy, working in close collaboration with the site’s pharmaceutical production manager.

Local Expertise in Handling and Lifting Services in Strasbourg

With several years of experience, our company supports industrial and technical professionals with:

•  Heavy and delicate machine handling in Strasbourg

•  Lifting in high or restricted-access locations

•  Transport of machine tools, medical or electronic equipment

•  Installation in sensitive environments (labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical plants, etc.)

We operate throughout Alsace and Moselle, offering fast response times and high service standards.

Why Choose Us for Your Machine Handling Project in Strasbourg?

•  Proven technical expertise in lifting, transport, and positioning

•  Equipment suited to the most complex challenges

•  Experience in sensitive industries (pharma, food processing, electronics)

•  Strict compliance with safety and hygiene regulations

•  Full project management, from site study to final installation

Do you have a handling or lifting project in Strasbourg?
Contact us for a tailored assessment of your operation. We'll assign a dedicated project manager, deploy the right technical resources, and provide qualified teams for flawless execution.