GROUPE BOUHYER Discover Our Processes and Products
Founded in 1913, GROUPE BOUHYER is a leading foundry and manufacturer of cast iron counterweights, recognized for the reliability and performance of its equipment. We address the diverse needs of our clients across a variety of industries.
With over a century of expertise, our team continues to innovate, delivering robust and durable solutions for demanding industrial applications. This commitment consolidates our position as the European market leader.
Located in Ancenis in the Pays de la Loire region and Revin near the Belgian border, we proudly support successful projects across France and worldwide.
From Concept to Completion : The Counterweight Manufacturing Process
Our manufacturing process, from sand casting to finished painted parts, is designed to ensure optimal quality and precision. This integrated approach allows us to produce high-quality and reliable counterweights.
Our Expertise in Manufacturing :
Moulding
Casting
Shot Blasting and Deburring
Machining
Painting
Pattern development
An integrated pattern shop that ensures regular maintenance of your tooling and allows you to intervene on modifications and evolutions of your models. Our foundry and counterweight manufacturer guarantee quality products that meet the most stringent project specification.
At GROUPE BOUHYER, we deliver exceptional quality and precision in every counterweight we produce. Trust our expertise for solutions that meet the highest industry standards and drive the success of your projects.
The Advantages of Cast Iron for Counterweights and Ballasts
Thanks to its properties, cast iron is a material of excellence for industrial applications: Cast iron ensures a long service life for components due to its high resistance to wear.
Moreover, its high density of is is 0.2565 lb/in3, almost three times higher than concrete, allows the production of compact parts that are ideal for modern lifting machines. Cast iron is infinitely recyclable, contributing to sustainable resource management, and meets European Eco-design standards.
With our state-of-the-art production processes, we control metallurgy at every stage of production to improve the performance of the counterweights, offering reliable and environmentally friendly solutions.
At GROUPE BOUHYER, we guarantee superior quality and unmatched precision to meet your industrial needs. Trust our expertise for durable and reliable solutions.
