Mediaco Acquires Paul Halbwachs to Expand Grand Est Lifting Capacity
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Mediaco has acquired Paul Halbwachs, a lifting, handling and industrial transfer specialist based in Monswiller, northeastern France. The business brings nearly 40 years of experience and a fleet that includes mobile cranes up to 300 tonnes, loader cranes, mini cranes and forklifts. Mediaco says the acquisition strengthens its existing presence in the Grand Est region and increases its local operational capacity. The deal forms part of the Marseille-headquartered group’s strategy to improve geographic coverage and customer service across France.
Mediaco
French lifting and industrial transfer group Mediaco has expanded its presence in Alsace through the acquisition of Paul Halbwachs. Based in Monswiller, northwest of Strasbourg, Paul Halbwachs provides crane, handling and industrial relocation services. Its addition strengthens Mediaco’s resources in Grand Est, the region encompassing Alsace, Lorraine and Champagne-Ardenne. Mediaco positions the acquisition as part of its territorial consolidation strategy, bringing additional equipment and local expertise into its existing regional operation.
Mobile Cranes from 30 to 300 Tonnes
Paul Halbwachs operates mobile cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 30 to 300 tonnes.
Its equipment offering also includes knuckle boom trucks, mini cranes with capacities from 4.5 to 25 tonnes, and forklifts ranging from 2.5 to 16 tonnes.
The mix provides options for different stages of lifting and industrial transfer work, from external crane lifts to handling machinery and equipment in areas with restricted access.
For Mediaco, the acquisition adds a range of lifting and handling resources alongside an established local service business.
Strengthening Coverage in Grand Est
Mediaco said the acquisition increases its operational capacity in Grand Est and reinforces its existing regional presence. The group’s stated objective is to improve customer coverage and service levels through a more closely connected network of local operations.
Paul Halbwachs contributes nearly four decades of experience in lifting, handling and industrial transfer. Its Monswiller location adds a further operating base in northeastern France, supporting Mediaco’s wider national network.
Industrial Transfer Alongside Crane Services
The acquired business extends beyond conventional crane rental. Industrial transfer work involves moving machinery and production equipment, often requiring several types of handling equipment during a single assignment. Paul Halbwachs’ combination of mobile cranes, loader cranes, mini cranes and forklifts complements that scope of work. The acquisition therefore strengthens both lifting capacity and the equipment available for machinery movement and installation.
About Paul Halbwachs
Paul Halbwachs is a lifting, handling and industrial transfer specialist based in Monswiller, Alsace, in northeastern France. The company has operated in these sectors for nearly 40 years. Its fleet includes mobile cranes from 30 to 300 tonnes, knuckle boom trucks, mini cranes from 4.5 to 25 tonnes and forklifts from 2.5 to 16 tonnes.
Its activities combine crane services with equipment handling and industrial relocation. Following the acquisition, the business forms part of Mediaco’s expanded regional operation in Grand Est.
About Mediaco
Mediaco is a French lifting, handling, specialised transport and industrial transfer group headquartered in Marseille. The family-owned group describes itself as France’s leading operator in these sectors, with a network of 95 branches in France and internationally.
Its services combine crane operations with the movement and positioning of industrial equipment. This allows the group to support customers requiring both lifting resources and coordinated handling or transport services.
Mediaco’s growth strategy includes acquisitions that strengthen local coverage and expand operational capabilities. The addition of Paul Halbwachs follows that approach by bringing an established Alsace business and its equipment fleet into the group’s Grand Est operation.
Official website: www.mediaco-groupe.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Which company has Mediaco acquired?
Mediaco has acquired Paul Halbwachs, a lifting, handling and industrial transfer specialist.
Where is Paul Halbwachs based?
The business is based in Monswiller, northwest of Strasbourg, in the Alsace area of northeastern France.
What crane capacities does the company offer?
Its mobile crane fleet ranges from 30 to 300 tonnes.
What other equipment is included?
The fleet includes knuckle boom trucks, mini cranes from 4.5 to 25 tonnes and forklifts from 2.5 to 16 tonnes.
Why did Mediaco make the acquisition?
Mediaco says the deal strengthens its Grand Est presence, increases regional operational capacity and supports its geographic coverage strategy.
