Relocation of Heritage Furniture in Lyon

Packing and Transport of Heritage Furniture in Lyon: Bovis Manudem Rhône-Alpes Assists the Museum of Printing

As part of its temporary closure for accessibility upgrades, the Museum of Printing and Graphic Communication in Lyon entrusted the Bovis Group with a delicate mission: the transfer and relocation of wooden heritage furniture under optimal conditions of security and conservation. Bovis Manudem Rhône-Alpes carried out the operation on behalf of Bovis Fine Art, as part of a dynamic anoxia treatment service.

Moving Sensitive Objects: A Well-Orchestrated Logistics Process
 

The relocation of the museum’s historic furniture — including typographic cabinets and type cases — required meticulous planning. Our teams carefully packed each item, taking into account its heritage value and fragility. The pieces were then transported from the museum to our facilities in Lyon in preparation for a specialized pest control treatment.

Transfer to a Dynamic Anoxia Treatment Zone

Before being installed in the museum’s new external storage facility, the wooden elements underwent dynamic anoxia treatment, performed directly at the Manudem Rhône-Alpes site. This disinfestation phase was made possible thanks to the use of a mobile treatment chamber provided by Bovis Anoxie, a specialized subsidiary of the Bovis Group.

Our teams handled the logistics, handling, installation, and monitoring of this technical operation with precision and care.

Final Delivery to External Storage Facilities

Once the treatment was completed, the items were repacked and delivered to their secure storage location. This large-scale move involved the full range of our expertise: planning, coordination, secure transport, and strict adherence to deadlines. Thanks to seamless communication between the museum, the Anoxie teams, and our Lyon branch, the entire operation was executed successfully.

Bovis Manudem Rhône-Alpes: The Relocation Specialist in Lyon

Firmly established in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Bovis Manudem Rhône-Alpes supports its clients in all types of professional relocation, specialized logistics, and technical transfer projects.

Our services include:

• Office and industrial relocations
• Transfer of archives, sensitive furniture, or technical equipment
• Relocation project management
• Secure transport of fragile or valuable objects
• Turnkey transfer of factories and production sites, one of our core specialties

Thanks to our experienced teams and our fleet of specialized vehicles, we guarantee end-to-end service, no matter the logistical challenges, the nature of the items, or the site constraints.

A Recognized Expertise Serving Lyon's Institutions

With proven experience working in demanding environments — including museums, heritage sites, universities, and public authorities — our Lyon branch is known for its ability to adapt to any project configuration. The recent operation for the Museum of Printing demonstrates our know-how in heritage furniture relocation, a field requiring precision, caution, and responsiveness.