Industrial Relocation in a Defense Sector Factory in Bourges (18)

Bovis Auvergne supports a defense industry plant in Bourges with the reorganization of its production line

Recently, the teams from Bovis Auvergne, based in Cournon d’Auvergne near Clermont-Ferrand (63), carried out a strategic industrial relocation operation at the heart of a defense sector factory located in Bourges (18). This operation took place in the context of the European rearmament effort, which requires increased production capacity from defense industry players.

A complete reorganization to optimize production

The aim of this large-scale operation was the comprehensive reconfiguration of a production line to significantly increase output. Our teams managed the internal transfer of numerous high-precision machine tools, coordinating every stage of the heavy and delicate handling process, from initial mapping to final recommissioning.

The machines were relocated using a variety of equipment tailored to each specific scenario, including electric movers, lifting gantries, and high-capacity forklifts. Every move was meticulously planned to ensure the integrity of critical equipment and compliance with the stringent safety standards required in the defense sector.

Proven expertise serving the defense industry

Bovis Auvergne has been working for many years with the main contractors and industrial subcontractors of the Bourges defense hub. This trusted partnership is built on a deep understanding of the defense sector's specific demands, such as confidentiality, operational reliability, responsiveness, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Our experienced crews, trained for sensitive operations, are fully capable of working in highly regulated industrial environments, with the discretion and precision essential to classified or strategic sites.

A comprehensive service including administrative relocation

In addition to the industrial transfer, we also carried out the administrative relocation of part of the office spaces, using our furniture lift to overcome access constraints. This logistical solution allowed for a fast, secure, and seamless operation in narrow or difficult-to-access spaces.

Bovis Transferts for turnkey industrial relocation

As a branch of the Bovis Group, Bovis Auvergne benefits from the full expertise of Bovis Transferts, the group’s dedicated unit for turnkey industrial relocations. This structure provides:

• An in-house design office for 3D layout modeling, technical assessments, and the definition of optimized intervention methods;
• Expertise in Scheduling, Management, and Coordination (SMC) to ensure seamless execution without disrupting production;
• Cutting-edge human and technical resources: synchronized lifting systems, air cushions, mobile cranes, specialized heavy-duty vehicles, and more.

Thanks to this synergy, each project is handled with a comprehensive project management approach, ensuring safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Are you a manufacturer in the defense sector or another sensitive industry? Trust Bovis Auvergne with your industrial relocation projects, factory moves, production line reorganizations, or sensitive logistics operations.

Contact our team in Auvergne today for customized support!