For over 50 years, ACIMEX has been applying its expertise to the handling of heavy loads. Based in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, the company designs and markets customised lifting solutions to meet the needs of industries worldwide.
A French SME at the forefront of innovation
Founded in 1971, ACIMEX initially specialised in the gripping and lifting of sheet metal and steel, serving key sectors such as the steel and mechanical industries. The company soon extended its skills to offer solutions tailored to the concrete, pipe, rail and port industries.
In 2010, ACIMEX joined the CBE Group, world leader in the design of moulds for tunnel segments. This strategic alliance will enable the two entities to offer complementary solutions and provide enhanced expertise on numerous international projects.
Controlled design and production in France
Based in Saint-Avertin, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, ACIMEX has an integrated Design Office that enables it to design bespoke lifting equipment in 3D, adapted to the specific needs of each customer. The company also stands out for the quality of its processes, which have been ISO 9001 certified since 2016, guaranteeing compliance with the strictest standards at every stage, from design through to delivery and after-sales service.
International reach
Present throughout France from the outset, ACIMEX has gradually broadened its scope to conquer international markets. Today, exports account for 70% of its sales.
Recent projects include
Handling and turning of concrete tanks in France for electric vehicle charging stations
Beam handling for heavy plate in France and Belgium for the steel industry
Clamps and lifting beams for tunnel sites in England and Austria
Handling of railway sleepers in Mexico
Prefabrication of voussoirs for tunnels in France (Paris and Toulouse)
A stronger presence in China
In 2016, ACIMEX strengthened its international positioning by opening a production unit in China, SHAANXI ACIMEX Mechanical Equipment Co, Ltd. This enables the company to better meet the needs of its Chinese customers while retaining its French know-how, with equipment custom-designed in its Design Office in France.