Transformer Relocation and Handling in the Lyon Area

Transformer Relocation and Handling in the Lyon Area

Transformer relocation and handling in the Lyon area require advanced technical expertise, specialized equipment, and full control of site constraints. Manudem Rhône-Alpes, a subsidiary of the BOVIS Group, has been supporting industrial and institutional stakeholders across the Lyon metropolitan area for many years, delivering complex transport, handling, and installation operations for heavy and sensitive equipment.

A recent example of this expertise is the delivery and installation in pits of four 5-ton transformers at a strategic site, carried out in a constrained underground environment.

Heavy Handling Services in a Complex Environment

The project entrusted to Manudem Rhône-Alpes involved the handling of electrical transformers intended to supply a major Lyon public transport infrastructure. Each transformer weighed 5 tons, with a required installation in a 50 cm deep pit located in the basement.

The main challenges were related to site access constraints:

• Dense urban site in the Lyon region
• Basement access exclusively via a parking ramp
• Maximum axle load limited to 8 tons, excluding the use of standard lifting equipment
• Confined environment requiring high-precision maneuvering

In this context, only a specialist in industrial relocation and heavy handling in Lyon could ensure a safe and fully controlled operation.

A Tailor-Made Methodology for Transformer Handling

To meet the site’s strict requirements, Manudem Rhône-Alpes deployed a customized methodology, based on dedicated equipment and precise coordination at every stage of the project.

Delivery Using a Crane Truck Adapted to Load Constraints

The transformers were delivered using our truck equipped with a 90-ton crane with rear boom, enabling accurate unloading while fully complying with axle load limitations. This type of equipment is particularly suited to heavy handling operations in urban environments, especially when dealing with sensitive electrical equipment such as transformers.

Safe Transportation to the Basement Level

Once unloaded, the transformers were transported down the parking ramp to the basement using our mouvers, equipment specifically designed for moving heavy loads in confined spaces. This solution ensured optimal control of movements while preserving existing infrastructure.

Controlled Installation in Pits Using Custom Solutions

The 50 cm pit installation was one of the most critical phases of the operation. The teams used a tirfor winch, combined with the construction of a custom ramp, to ensure a gradual, precise, and fully secure lowering of the transformers into their final position.

This level of technical mastery is at the core of Manudem Rhône-Alpes’ expertise in transformer handling and relocation in the Lyon region.

Manudem Rhône-Alpes: Industrial Relocation Specialist in Lyon

Based in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Manudem Rhône-Alpes is part of the BOVIS Group, a leading European reference in industrial relocation, heavy handling, and sensitive equipment transfer.

Our teams regularly carry out operations including:

• Transformer handling and relocation
• Transfer of heavy electrical and industrial equipment
• Installation in basements, pits, or technical rooms
• Operations in occupied sites or locations with restricted access

Thanks to a detailed preliminary study, dedicated equipment, and highly qualified operators, we secure each project, even in the most challenging environments of the Lyon metropolitan area.

Proven Expertise for Your Projects in the Lyon Area

Entrusting your transformer relocation and handling project in the Lyon area to Manudem Rhône-Alpes means choosing safety, performance, and reliability, backed by the expertise of the BOVIS Group.

Whether your project involves an electrical transformer, heavy industrial machinery, or sensitive technical equipment, our teams support you from initial planning through final installation, ensuring compliance with deadlines, regulations, and site-specific constraints.

👉 Manudem Rhône-Alpes – BOVIS Group, your trusted partner for heavy handling and industrial relocation in Lyon and across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.