GROUPE BOUHYER Serving Diverse Markets with Expertise
Founded in 1913, GROUPE BOUHYER is a trusted foundry and manufacturer specializing in highly technical castings. We cater to a wide range of industries, including public works, agriculture, lifting equipment, drilling, railways, material handling, ports, and wind power.
With over a century of expertise, we deliver high-quality and reliable solutions to clients in France and abroad, maintaining the highest standards for every project.
Public Works
Our Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
High-performance public works machines are characterised by technical, ergonomic and technological features that make them efficient, reliable and adapted to the demands of modern worksites. They must have a high load capacity to work in small spaces. To ensure the longevity and durability of our machines, as well as their efficiency, our teams use advanced technologies and benefit from the support of an innovative design office.
With our technical expertise and unwavering commitment to sustainability, our foundry and counterweight manufacturing solutions are customized to meet the unique needs of our clients, contributing to both their success and the advancement of sustainable development.
Agriculture
Agricultural machinery is designed to optimise farm work, improve productivity and reduce the effort involved.
Modern agricultural machinery combines power, precision, comfort and respect for the environment, while being adapted to different types of crops and farmers’ needs.
Counterweights designed for specific applications and produced by our foundry play an essential role in the performance and efficiency of agricultural machinery. They optimise stability, safety and efficiency in a wide range of operating conditions.
For Tractors :
Wheel Interiors
Front Weights
Lifting Equipment
For mobile cranes or crawler cranes, counterweights are essential for maintaining stability when lifting heavy loads. By adding weight to the rear of the machine, the counterweight balances the load being lifted at the front, preventing tipping and ensuring safe operation.
This design not only allows for the secure lifting of large loads but also enhances the manoeuvrability and efficiency of lifting operations, ensuring optimal balance throughout every task.
Drilling
Drilling machines are specialised equipment used in various sectors, such as construction, mining, geothermal and oil drilling, to create holes or wells in the ground or in solid materials.
Counterweights are essential to ensure the correct operation, safety and efficiency of drilling machines. Balancing the machine when working in uneven ground, providing stability to avoid excessive vibrations and extend the life of the equipment, and lowering the centre of gravity to avoid the risk of tipping are the essential roles of the counterweights produced by our foundry and specifically adapted to the needs of our customers.
Optimize your projects with our high-precision counterweight foundry, meeting all your requirements.
Railway
In the railway sector, machinery must be compact and precise to operate on tracks without disrupting traffic. In these conditions, cast iron counterweights are the ideal solution due to their high density of 0.2565 lb/in3 which provides the optimal mass-to-volume ratio.
We offer customized solutions that comply with the strict safety and performance standards of the railway industry, ensuring reliability and precision for every application.
Material Handling
For forklifts and other handling equipment, we provide counterweights ranging from 1100 Lbs to several tons, designed to enhance the performance and safety of your machinery.
Key features:
- Structured or smooth finishes for seamless integration, combining harmonious aesthetics with optimal functionality.
- Manufactured from high-quality materials for durability and resistance to even the most demanding work environments.
- Improved stability and lifting capacity while maintaining a high-quality design.
Port Equipment
Port machinery is highly specialised equipment, essential for handling goods in ports. Counterweights play a fundamental role in ensuring their stability, safety and ability to handle heavy loads in demanding environments and withstand the extreme conditions of the marine environment. With well-designed counterweights, such as those produced by our foundries, port machinery can operate at optimum efficiency, while reducing the risk of accidents and maintenance costs.
Wind Power
The cast-iron weights used for wind turbines are more durable than concrete, while allowing flora and fauna to continue their development unhindered.
Density advantage: Cast iron requires less space on the seabed, reducing its environmental footprint.
- Compatible with a wide range of renewable energy technologies, including :
As a trusted partner, GROUPE BOUHYER ensures optimal performance and enhanced safety for all renewable energy applications.
Offshore Wind Turbines
Onshore Wind Turbines
Marine Renewable Energy (MRE)
Ballasts
Our high-quality ballasts play a vital role in ensuring stability and performance across multiple industries:
- Mandatory testing of lifting equipment.
- Cargo balancing and structural stabilization in the port sector.
- Stabilization of offshore wind turbines in marine environments.
- Balancing lifting equipment for safe and efficient operations.
- Boat stabilization for the nautical sector.
- Optimizing agricultural machinery like tractors for fieldwork.
At GROUPE BOUHYER, we deliver durable, reliable, and sustainable ballast solutions, tailored to meet the unique demands of every industry.
