Lyon, France
Industrial Relocations in Lyon
Klose Industrial Service delivers turnkey industrial relocation solutions in Lyon, France. From single-machine moves to complete factory transfers, our German-quality approach ensures minimal downtime and maximum precision for your production operations.
In short
Klose Industrial Service relocates production machinery and complete factories in Lyon, France using its own in-house teams — no subcontractors. A typical move follows one plan: disconnect, rig, transport, re-install, and commission, all under a single project manager. Klose reports a zero loss-time-incident safety record and operates its own crane fleet, including Valla and JMG electric pick-and-carry cranes from 7.5 to 25 tonnes.
How does a factory relocation in Lyon work?
As Lyon is France's second industrial city, a major center for chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology manufacturing, manufacturers require reliable partners for complex industrial relocations. Klose Industrial Service provides end-to-end factory relocation services throughout Lyon and the wider France region, covering every phase from initial planning and engineering studies through disconnection, rigging, transport, reinstallation, and commissioning support. Our certified millwrights and project managers execute all work in-house — no subcontractors — ensuring consistent German-quality standards on every project.
Can you move and precisely position heavy machines in Lyon?
Whether relocating CNC machining centers, press lines, injection molding equipment, or entire automated production cells, our teams in Lyon combine specialized rigging equipment with precision alignment technology. We handle mechanical and electrical disconnection and reconnection (M&E hook-down and hook-up), laser alignment, leveling, and full commissioning support. Our fleet includes pick-and-carry cranes, hydraulic gantry systems, and heavy-duty skidding equipment — all operated by our own trained personnel.
Do you handle cross-border and international relocations from Lyon?
Lyon's strategic position in France makes it an ideal base for cross-border industrial relocations across Europe and internationally. Klose Industrial Service manages the complete logistics chain — from dismantling and export packaging at origin to customs clearance, ocean or overland freight, and reinstallation at destination. We have completed factory transfers spanning continents, relocating hundreds of container loads of equipment with zero incidents and on-time delivery.
Why Choose Klose for Industrial Relocations in Lyon?
Our approach to industrial relocations in Lyon is built on German engineering precision and decades of hands-on experience. We provide transparent project planning with milestone tracking, dedicated project managers for every engagement, and a fully in-house execution model that eliminates coordination risks. From automotive assembly lines in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to semiconductor cleanroom equipment and pharmaceutical production facilities, we have the expertise and equipment fleet to handle the most demanding relocation projects.
Turnkey vs. modular relocation: which to choose in Lyon
| Turnkey (single partner) | Modular (multiple vendors) | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability | One contract and one project manager end-to-end | Split across packers, hauliers, and riggers |
| Downtime | Minimised — every phase planned as one schedule | Gaps between vendors extend production downtime |
| Coordination | Klose coordinates every phase for you | You coordinate and chase multiple suppliers |
| Quality standard | One German-quality standard throughout | Varies from subcontractor to subcontractor |
| Risk at handover | Single point of responsibility for any damage | Disputed responsibility if equipment is damaged |
We move a customer's production line the way we'd want our own moved — one team, one plan, and no handovers where things get dropped.
Industrial relocation in Lyon — frequently asked questions
- How long does an industrial relocation in Lyon take?
- It depends on scope. Single-machine moves are typically completed within days, while a full production-line transfer usually runs over a few weeks. Klose plans every project to fixed milestones with one project manager, so you have a firm schedule before work begins.
- Do you use subcontractors for machine moving in Lyon?
- No. All rigging, transport, and re-installation in Lyon is carried out by Klose's own certified millwrights and crane operators — a single accountable team from disconnection through to commissioning.
- Can you relocate machinery from Lyon to another country?
- Yes. Klose manages cross-border relocations end-to-end: dismantling, ISPM-15 export packaging, customs handling, multi-modal freight, and re-installation at the destination — all under one contract.
- What does a turnkey relocation include?
- Planning and engineering, mechanical and electrical disconnection, rigging and heavy lifting, transport, precision re-installation, alignment, and commissioning support — optionally followed by a preventive maintenance plan.
Standards & references
- ISPM 15 — wood packaging for international shipment — IPPC / FAO
- VDI 2700 — securing of loads on road vehicles — VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure)
Why Lyon for Industrial Relocations?
Klose Industrial Service has built deep familiarity with the Lyon industrial environment. Here is how the local landscape shapes our approach for clients in this region:
Key industries we serve in Lyon
- Chemical manufacturing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Mechanical engineering
Industrial parks and clusters in the Lyon region
- Vallée de la Chimie (Pierre-Bénite)
- Parc industriel de la Plaine de l'Ain
- Techlid / Limonest
- Saint-Priest Mi-Plaine industrial zone
Major industrial employers in the Lyon region
- Sanofi
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Arkema
- Renault Trucks (Volvo Group)
- bioMérieux
Logistics access from Lyon
Lyon is the crossroads of the A6, A7, A42, A43, and A46 motorways and the Paris–Marseille TGV/freight corridor, with the Port Édouard Herriot inland port on the Rhône and Saint-Exupéry Airport. Its 'Chemical Valley' demands specialist process-plant relocation and rigging.
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