Operation Neptune

We handled the disassembly, packaging, shipping and overseas reassembly of a 5,500-tonne press. During the project the client also requested installation of an automation cell with an anthropomorphic robot for unloading the press, as well as automatic product customisation.

The plant’s size presented significant logistical challenges. For disassembly, we used a 450-tonne crane and built load-bearing wooden crates to hold the platens, which weighed over 100 tonnes each. Transport by sea, which lasted over 60 days, required secure fastening and protection against corrosive weather conditions.

At the receiving site, we designed and built the pit to house the machine and used special equipment such as gantry cranes and hovercraft to transfer the heavy parts from one area of the factory to another.

This operation required precise management and detailed planning to ensure the project’s success, demonstrating our technical capabilities and industry experience.