ACIMEX provides a tailor-made hydraulic grab for BOUYGUES

13 March 2024 - ACIMEX, located in Loire Valley, conceived and manufactured a hydraulic grab for their customer BOUYGUES. Indeed, the construction of a bridge for the Toulouse subway project required an equipment able to lift the bridge concrete segment. A new challenge met for the french SME, expert in the lifting of heavy loads.

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ACIMEX serving the green industry

20 February 2024 - In a booming electric vehicle market (growing by 43% in 2023 in France), numerous infrastructure development plans are underway around the world. For this need for electric charging stations, the transformer industry is experiencing very strong activity.

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ACIMEX provides equipment for the TE ARA TUPUA breakwater project in NEW ZEALAND

25 January 2024 - TE ARA TUPUA ALLIANCE are creating a walking and cycling link and improving transport resilience between Wellington and Lower Hutt. It will deliver a safe, connected and resilient route, enabling more people to walk or bike, and connect with local paths in both Wellington and the Hutt Valley.

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ACIMEX provides equipment for the TREN MAYA railway project in Mexico

ACIMEX was chosen by CONSTRUCCIONES URALES, a major player in the construction sector in Mexico, to supply lifting grabs for the installation of concrete sleepers on the TREN MAYA site : a railway line for passengers and goods which will cross 5 states, and which the Mexican government has set up to develop tourism, social inclusion and employment in the southeast of the country.

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ACIMEX provides equipment for the PORT ABU QIR breakwater project in Egypt

November 13th, 2023 - GIECO is an EPC contract in four main sectors : industrial, marine, and coastal, building and infrastructure. The company asked ACIMEX to provide them with drop tables for breakwaters on the great extension project of the ABU QIR harbor. Egyptian authorities expect this port to become a dynamic economic center.

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ACIMEX WILL BE AT BAUMA FROM 24th TO 30th OF OCTOBER 2022

October 17th, 2022 - ACIMEX will share CBE GROUP’s booth during the whole week of exhibition at BAUMA in Munich, Germany. From 24th to 30th of october 2022, come and meet a member of the Marketing team in order to talk about your industrial handling or lifting project.

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ACIMEX conceives a unique and tailor-made mechanical lifter for the French railways

September 26th, 2022 - Railway operators regularly replace rails when they are worn out, as well as the concrete sleepers installed under the rails. Until now, this operation used to be done manually, but represented a high risk of accident. ACIMEX imagined a tailor-made piece of equipment for its client TSO

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Meet ACIMEX at GLOBAL INDUSTRIE

May 17th, 2022 - This week, ACIMEX presents its industrial handling solutions at the GLOBAL INDUSTRIE event, in Villepinte near Paris. The French SME welcomes visitors on booth 5S164, from Tuesday May 17th to Friday May 20th.

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ACIMEX EXHIBITS AT THE POHJOINEN TEOLLISUUS 2022 FAIR IN FINLAND

May, 12th, 2022 - For the first time in more than 2 years, the ACIMEX Sales Team is going back to an exhibition, and is excited about meeting its customers and suppliers again. Our Export Manager will attend the « POHJOINEN TEOLLISUUS-Northern Industry » fair in Finland, on May 18 & 19, on the booth our local partner ERGOSYS will set up.

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ACIMEX exports to the USA for Pawtucket’s segment plant

March 21st, 2022 - For more than 50 years, ACIMEX has been exporting its equipment devices in the entire world, to provide the best industrial lifting solutions. Specialised in concrete segment lifting for tunnelling, ACIMEX recently sold lifters and grabs to equip the Pawtucket tunnel segment plant, commissioned in Rhode Island in the USA.

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ACIMEX MEETS THE CHALLENGE OF A TAILOR-MADE TURNING LIFTER FOR CARLIER PLASTIQUES

January 27th, 2022 - The industrial lifting SME is known for its ability to conceive tailor-made handling equipment. CARLIER PLASTIQUES is the French number one company for the manufacturing of laminated panels, and chose ACIMEX for the conception of a turning system adapted to its large panels.

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ACIMEX and PAM SAINT-GOBAIN collaborate on a pipe nesting lifter

December 09th, 2021 - The collaboration between French company PAM and industrial lifting SME ACIMEX began many years ago. This partnership is based on trust, and on ACIMEX’s capacity to always conceive adapted and tailor-made solutions. Once again, ACIMEX delves into its own innovative skills for the leader of ductile iron pipes solutions.

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ACIMEX equips LAMBERET for the production of refrigerated vehicles

July 29th, 2021 - The LAMBERET company, one of the European leaders in the refrigerated vehicle sector, called on ACIMEX for its expertise in the handling of laminated panels. LAMBERET is a long-lasting European industrial company, like ACIMEX.

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FIRST INDUSTRIAL PIPE COLLABORATION FOR ACIMEX AND CSL LOGISTIQUE

June 10th, 2021 - It’s on the RAMPA DE MONTBLANC project, for the installation of pipes, that ACIMEX and CSL LOGISTIQUE are collaborating for the first time. The transport company contacted the SME from Tours to provide pads. This project indicates the beginning of a strong partnership between the two companies.

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ACIMEX AND CS BETON PREFA HANDLE CONCRETE LOADS TOGETHER

18 February 2021 - CS BETON PREFA is based in the Czech Republic and manufactures concrete precast elements for different application sectors, such as transport, water management or landscaping. For the second time, the company partners with ACIMEX for the conception of a new vacuum lifter dedicated to the handling of concrete elements.

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ACIMEX turns 50

January 14th, 2021 - On January 4th, 1971, ACIMEX, a company specialized in lifting and handling heavy loads, was born in Paris. After numerous years spent in Torcy, the company moved to St-Avertin, in the Loire Valley, in 2012, and is celebrating its 50th birthday this year.

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3 MINUTES WITH CLAIRE MONNET, PURCHASING & SALES MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR FOR ACIMEX

January 07th, 2021 - Even if all her career has been built in the industry, Claire MONNET had to assume several jobs before becoming Purchasing & Sales Management Director at ACIMEX. Ten years after integrating the ACIMEX team, the lifting and handling of heavy loads using vacuum technology is no longer a secret to her.

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GRAND PARIS : ACIMEX EQUIPS SEVERAL AUTOMATED PLANTS FOR ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROJECTS IN EUROPE

December 07, 2020 - Started in 2017, the GRAND PARIS EXPRESS project is about renovating and expanding the Parisian metro network : it is now one of the most important European infrastructure projects. French SME ACIMEX multiplies orders of handling and lifting equipment.

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ACIMEX vacuum lifters find success in China

2 October 2020 - When the Shaanxi Chinese offices were launched in 2016, ACIMEX intended to develop its tunnel activity. Setting up an office in China would allow better opportunities, with the presence of our representatives, ready to meet with clients and prospects. After four years, expectations have been more than exceeded.

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A finnish demoulding vacuum lifter for ACIMEX

September 1, 2020 - LUJABETONI, finnish company leader in the manufacturing of concrete products in its country, has renewed its confidence in ACIMEX by ordering once again a demoulding vacuum lifter for one of its production plants.

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ACIMEX TO CONQUER WIND POWER

April 7, 2020 - The ACIMEX brand is recognized today as one of the leaders in heavy load handling for tunnel, the metallurgical industry, precast concrete and aeronautics. The energy world is not to be outdone, since through the Chinese SINOMATECH project, ACIMEX deploys its know-how at the service of new technologies and more particularly for wind power.

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AN ACIMEX DROP TABLE IN KUWAIT

March 10, 2020 - Recently integrated into the product catalogue, the ACIMEX drop table is an innovative solution to move and to position breakwaters in the construction of dams in port areas. Let’s take a look at a construction site in Kuwait where ACIMEX provided such a product.

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ACIMEX and MESURIS, a winning combination for the positioning of armour units

February 17, 2020 - ACIMEX works with cutting-edge specialists with very specific expertise for its niche activity, in order to provide more effective and precise equipment. Among other things, MESURIS offers equipment able to guide the positioning of armour units for the construction of breakwaters.

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Apprenticeship:Another way of transmitting ACIMEX’s know-how

January 2, 2020 - Six months ago, Jérémy Bride Bonnot joined the electrical workshop at ACIMEX as an apprentice. In order to validate his electrotechnical degree, he will spend the next two years with the local SME, a time he will use to put into practice everything he learns electricity-wise at school. For ACIMEX, a win-win bet!

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ACIMEX SUPPLIES WATER NETWORKS CONSTRUCTION SITES

December 17, 2019 - ACIMEX, the French manufacturer of lifting equipment extends its know-how to pipeline sites. Large-diameter pipe lifters enable the construction and rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation projects, for drinking water and river systems.

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ACIMEX IN MONACO : FOCUS ON AN EXCEPTIONAL PROJECT OVER THE SEA

November 21, 2019 - For several decades, the Principality of Monaco has been facing a lack of space on its territory which barely exceeds 2 km². The only way out to expand is to extend its borders by gaining land on the sea. In this context, ACIMEX was entrusted with the manufacturing of a lifting solution...

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ACIMEX and its magic vacuum lifter !

October 22, 2019 - Acknowledged as the leader in segment handling on tunnel construction sites, ACIMEX has decided to rethink its storage lifter in order to gain productivity in the factory during the prefabrication of segments.

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A successful collaboration for ACIMEX and CREG in China

September 5, 2019 - A key actor in the tunnel sector, ACIMEX is regularly sought after by the international manufacturers of tunnel boring machines during the construction of underground worksites. For some years, China has been a privileged Asian partner for the French SME.

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Meeting with a Chinese colleague: Ye Tian – Director of Operations for ACIMEX China

August 1, 2019 - In May 2019, we talked about how ACIMEX France’s Study Office dealt with Chinese projects. A few months later, we decided to give the floor to our Chinese colleagues to share their own vision. Ye Tian, Director of Operations at ACIMEX in Shaanxi, played along.

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ACIMEX AND CARDINAL EDIFICE INNOVATE FOR WALL PANEL FITTING

July 16, 2019 - ACIMEX achieves a new performance with the creation of a new lifter, specially conceived for the handling and the fitting of wall panels. CARDINAL EDIFICE, a building company located in France and an expert in building construction, initiated the project.

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ACIMEX DEVELOPS IN TURKEY

July 11, 2019 - ACIMEX works in close collaboration with international agents to ensure its presence worldwide and to offer its products in the best conditions, by overcoming cultural and linguistic barriers. PerlaSeta Machinery, distributor in iron and steel industry, is the exclusive representative of ACIMEX lifters in Turkey.

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How the ACIMEX Design Office deals with chinese projects

May 16, 2019 - Kevin VETEAU has been a Drafting Technician at the ACIMEX Design Office since 2008. After 11 years spent in the company, he tells us about his everyday life in the french SME and especially about his work relationship with ACIMEX China.

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BAUMA 2019: FOCUS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SHOW OF THE YEAR

April 18, 2019 - With always more exhibitors, a record exhibition space and more than 600,000 visitors, this 65th edition has kept all its promises. In the new hall dedicated to lifting and after 7 days of exhibition, ACIMEX reaffirms its interest for this international construction event and reinforces its image of specialist in the handling of heavy loads.

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GLOBAL INDUSTRIE 2019, A SUCCESSFUL EVENT FOR ACIMEX PROJECTS

March 18, 2019 – « Coming up, many potential projects, some of which are imminent with probable benefits in the months to come "says Eric Lama - Sales Manager at ACIMEX. After four days of enthusiastic and qualified visits, ACIMEX - the expert in heavy lift lifting from Tours - looks back on the French industrial event of the year.

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ACIMEX stands out with its STARLIFT range

February 28, 2019 - A lifting specialist, ACIMEX produces customized vacuum lifters to handle and store tubes of different diameters and weights. Regularly used in the energy sector, STARLIFT pipe lifters have become essential equipment for many construction sites.

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Take note of ACIMEX trade shows for the first half of 2019

January 18, 2019 - ACIMEX, expert in lifting solutions for heavy loads, is known worldwide for its expertise in vacuum technology. In order to establish its reputation regarding all its application types, the french SME will have a dense commercial activity in the next six months.

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A French SME through the eyes of an American intern

December 27, 2018 - "As I arrived at ACIMEX to start the first chapter of my internship, I was a bit nervous. I had always fit in to a new group easily and was sure that I would get on with my new colleagues. Yet I was nervous nonetheless."

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ACIMEX and APS successfully collaborate on automated plants for breakwaters

December 18, 2018 - APS, the diversification brand of CBE Group, was looking for a reliable and safe handling solution for its plants, able to lift every type of bloc for breakwaters. ACIMEX put its knowledge at the service of APS and conceived tailored equipment. This successful collaboration reveals the cohesive force of CBE Group.

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ACIMEX presents its CONCRETELIFT products in Italy

November 29, 2018 – As part of its international business development, ACIMEX took part from 08 to 11 November 2018 in the GIC show in Piacenza, Italy, on the TECNOMOVINT booth, its Italian partner.

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ACIMEX presents the Easylift, a portable vacuum lifter

November 14, 2018 - ACIMEX innovates with its miniature vacuum lifter named the Easylift. Expert in the handling of heavy loads, the company found the solution to showcase concretely the efficiency of the vacuum lifting technology and the quality of its equipment to its clients.

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ACIMEX - Fighting planned obsolescence with robust vacuum lifters

October 30, 2018 - For almost 50 years, ACIMEX has been selling its range of lifting devices across the hexagon; some of them are in perfect working order and are still used by our clients. Last month, we visited LIOTARD, a company which incorporates in its production line the ACIMEX vacuum lifter they purchased in 1991.

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A tailored after-sales service for ACIMEX

September 28, 2018 - As a designer and manufacturer of heavy lifting equipment, a regular maintenance of the equipment combined with the supply of spare parts are strategic axes for ACIMEX. How did the company set up a tailor-made after-sales service to meet the requirements of its customers?

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ACIMEX & STAHL : celebrating 45 years of a solid partnership

September 18, 2018 - Expert in lifting solutions in the construction, metallurgy, aircraft and energy industries, ACIMEX has been working for decades with world-renowned partners in the design of its machines. This is the case of STAHL Crane Systems, which collaborates with ACIMEX for the production of lifting grabs, segment trolleys or erectors.

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ACIMEX is part of the CISMA federation: a hub of expertise dedicated to handling activities

July 27, 2018 - As an expert of heavy load handling, ACIMEX is an active member of CISMA, the union for construction, infrastructure, steel and material handling equipment.

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TOC 2018: A look back at the port event of the year

June 19, 2018 - For 3 days, ACIMEX took part in the TOC EUROPE exhibition, based this year in Rotterdam. Worldwide players of the port sector attended the event: a beautiful showcase to present all ACIMEX lifting solutions adapted to this particular environment.

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ACIMEX supplies TRIGANO with a bespoke machine

June 8, 2018 - TRIGANO VDL is the biggest motor caravan production unit in Europe. Located in the Rhone Valley, the company commissioned ACIMEX to modernize its production process and to get a viable automated lifting solution.

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ACIMEX once again attending TOC EUROPE

June 1, 2018 - As the 2017 edition was a success, ACIMEX will participate again in TOC EUROPE at "Ahoy Rotterdam" from June 12-14 on stand D1. Active in the port sector, ACIMEX will meet the worldwide players of the trade to present its global solutions for the lifting of heavy loads.

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CEMAT 2018: A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR ACIMEX

May 4, 2018 - On April 23-27, ACIMEX participated in the CEMAT exhibition, located at the "Hannover Messe" in Germany. Taking place at the same time as the Hannover Fair, CEMAT was, once again, the unmissable event for the handling industry.

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ACIMEX exhibits at CEMAT in HANNOVER

April 19, 2018 - ACIMEX will be present at the CEMAT exhibition from 23 to 27 April 2018, at the "Hannover Messe" in Germany, on stand M11 in Hall 26.

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SUCCESS FOR ACIMEX AT THE INDUSTRY 2018 FAIR

April 12, 2018 - At the end of March, the ACIMEX team participated in the INDUSTRY trade show at the Parc des Expositions in Paris.

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ACIMEX exhibits at INDUSTRIE 2018 in Paris

March 19, 2018 - ACIMEX will be present at the INDUSTRIE 2018 fair from 27 to 30 March 2018, at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte - France.

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Successful Chinese aeronautical projects for ACIMEX

February 20, 2018 – Owing to its reinforced presence in China since 2017, with the opening of the ACIMEX Shaanxi office onsite, ACIMEX is now participating in the construction of the new Chinese medium-haul aircraft.

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An efficient Export Department for ACIMEX

January 18, 2018 - Since its creation in 1971, the company ACIMEX has quickly become a major player on his domestic market in the vacuum lifting of heavy loads.

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3 minutes with Edouard Ferreira, Technical Director for ACIMEX

January 17, 2018 - We spoke with Edouard Ferreira, who joined the company more than 30 years ago. He told us about ACIMEX, his role in the company and how he sees its future.

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Acimex has developed a new commercial tool

November 24, 2017 - The company, expert in lifting heavy loads, decided to get a sales support by designing and manufacturing a full-size demonstrator.

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A new website for ACIMEX

October 10, 2017 - ACIMEX released its new website at the beginning of summer 2017. A simplified tree view, refreshed content and numerous visuals allow the company to bring into light its products, designed to lift heavy loads (up to 30 tons) using the vacuum technology.

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ACIMEX present at SEPEM 2017 event in France

September 15, 2017 - In early October 2017, ACIMEX attended the event organized by SEPEM in Angers. During three days, a lot of companies from the Loire Valley introduced their industrial solutions to allow the smooth running of a production site.

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ACIMEX SUPPLIES A LIFTING DEVICE TO ARCELOR

September 8, 2017 - ACIMEX supplies the custom-made lifting machine that helps to load and unload ARCELOR’s brand new testing machine.

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LIFTING OF XXL PIPES BY ACIMEX

January 18, 2017 - ACIMEX has recently supplied a tube-lifter for lifting XXL pipes 50 metres long. These tubes act as piles: they will be installed securely offshore as a basis for building the platform for extending the current port.

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ACIMEX PRODUCES A SUPER-SIZED VACUUM LIFTER FOR DCNS

December 9, 2016 - As part of a contract that DCNS, Europe’s leading naval shipbuilder, had won in 2014, ACIMEX has designed and produced a specific adjustable vacuum lifter, delivered in two sections and assembled on-site.

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ACIMEX OBTAINS ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION

December 9, 2016 - After 6 months of preparation and intensive research, ACIMEX has been rewarded with this certification, which rates quality within the company.

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VACUUM LIFTERS FOR SUBWAY

February 1, 2016 - Officially opened in 2002 with just one line 9.4 km long and encompassing 15 stations, Rennes underground will be getting a second line, line B, in 2017.

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GEOTHERMICS : ACIMEX PROVIDES TUBE HANDLING FOR HOT WATER

February 14, 2015 - The French department of Bas-Rhin (Low-Rhine) invested in the construction of a geothermal power station at Rittershoffen, realization is planned  for 2016.

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