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An organisation adapted to plastics-production cycles

Plastic injection moulding creates varied flows between raw-material suppliers, mould makers, production sites, subcontractors, platforms and customers. Some requirements are planned, while others are directly linked to a production emergency.

We consider weight, dimensions, packaging, handling constraints and lead time to define an organisation suited to the flow concerned.

Transport for the plastic injection moulding industry
Anthony Drivet, President of Drivet Transport International

Supporting our plastics-industry customers

We have been supporting customers in the plastics and injection moulding industry for several years. In this field, transport reliability directly affects production continuity, whether the shipment concerns a press, a mould, raw material, packaged injection-moulded parts or a load intended for an end customer.

A delay affecting a mould, a shortage of plastic granules, a poorly coordinated inter-site transfer or a late shipment of plastic parts can quickly disrupt a production line. At Drivet Transport International, we therefore pay close attention to punctuality, handling requirements, packaging, loading slots and clear shipment follow-up.

From transporting machinery and equipment through to pallets of finished parts, we adapt the organisation to the actual needs of our plastics-industry customers: production emergencies, regular rotations, dedicated freight forwarding, part loads or scheduled shipments. Our aim is to provide a reliable, responsive and lasting solution aligned with the sector’s industrial constraints.

Anthony Drivet

President · Drivet Transport International

Loading & transport of industrial presses

Industrial press loading: end-to-end organisation

Moving an injection moulding press or plastics-industry machine involves much more than transport alone. Drivet Transport International can coordinate the complete operation, from reviewing the loading method and lifting resources through to positioning the machine on the vehicle and transporting it to the destination site.

Lifting an industrial press for loading onto an abnormal-load vehicle

1. Preliminary technical review

Weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, lifting points, building access and site configuration are reviewed to prepare a loading method consistent with the press and its environment.

2. Lifting and handling coordination

Overhead crane, mobile crane, lifting accessories, handling teams and intervention slot are coordinated so that every party has the right information at the right time.

3. Loading and securing the press

Positioning on the vehicle is prepared with resources suited to the machine’s dimensions. Blocking, positioning and load securing are incorporated into the organisation before departure.

4. Transport to the destination site

Depending on the weight and dimensions, Drivet Transport International organises the appropriate vehicle, from specialist road transport to abnormal-load transport where required, with coordination through to delivery.

Loading an industrial press using an overhead crane
Removing and lifting the press from the industrial site
Crane lifting an industrial press above an abnormal-load vehicle
Coordinating crane resources and specialist transport
Coordinating crane and transport resources for an industrial press
Preparing the loading operation and mobilising the appropriate resources

These operations illustrate Drivet Transport International’s ability to manage industrial press loading as a complete operation: technical preparation, stakeholder coordination, lifting, handling, loading and transport. This control of the entire chain gives plastics manufacturers a single contact for press relocation and injection moulding machine transfers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you transport an injection moulding press?+

Yes. Drivet Transport International can review the transport of injection moulding presses and plastics machinery according to their weight, dimensions, site access and available handling resources. Depending on the overall dimensions, the move may require specialist road transport or an abnormal-load solution.

How do you organise the loading and lifting of an industrial press?+

The operation is prepared in advance using the press and site characteristics: weight, dimensions, centre of gravity, lifting points, access, available overhead crane or mobile crane and the planned vehicle. Drivet Transport International can coordinate the stakeholders, lifting resources, handling, loading and transport departure.

When does an injection moulding press require abnormal-load transport?+

Abnormal-load transport may be required when the press exceeds standard road transport weight or dimension limits. The solution then depends on the machine’s actual dimensions, the required vehicle, the route and access constraints at the loading and delivery sites.

Can you transport injection moulds?+

Yes. Injection moulds can be transported individually or as part of a wider industrial transfer. Their weight, value, packaging, handling points and production deadlines are taken into account when reviewing a suitable solution, including dedicated transport where relevant.

Can you organise a complete press transfer between two industrial sites?+

Yes, depending on the scope of the project. Drivet Transport International can coordinate collection, lifting and handling resources, loading, transport and delivery to the new site. Unloading conditions and final handover requirements must be defined in advance with the relevant parties.

Can you respond to an urgent production requirement in the plastics industry?+

Yes. When a part, mould, raw material or piece of equipment must reach a production site quickly, we can review an express or dedicated transport solution. Feasibility depends on the volume, weight, collection point, destination and the actual time available.

Do you transport pallets of finished plastic parts?+

Yes. We can organise the transport of pallets, bins, cartons and other packaged injection-moulded parts to customers, subcontractors, logistics platforms or other industrial sites, using part-load, freight-forwarding or dedicated transport according to volume and timing.

Can you organise raw-material supplies for injection moulding sites?+

Yes, for packaged raw materials compatible with the transport solution being reviewed, such as pallets, bags, big bags or other industrial packaging. The nature of the goods, packaging, weight and receiving-site requirements are checked before transport is organised.

Do you offer dedicated transport for sensitive or high-value equipment?+

Yes. A dedicated vehicle can be considered to reduce transhipments, limit intermediate handling and provide greater control over timing. This can be relevant for presses, moulds, tooling and other sensitive technical equipment.

Can you manage regular transport flows between several plastics-industry sites?+

Yes. Drivet Transport International can review regular rotations between factories, subcontractors, depots and customers for production-related flows such as raw materials, moulds, injection-moulded parts, packaging and equipment. Frequency and transport mode are defined according to volumes and site constraints.

Do you provide plastics-industry transport in France and across Europe?+

Yes. We can organise transport for the injection moulding and plastics industry throughout France and to many European destinations, subject to shipment feasibility, equipment dimensions and any specific road or site-access restrictions.

What information is needed to review the transport of a press or mould?+

Useful information includes loading and delivery addresses, required dates, weight, dimensions, equipment photos, known lifting points, site-access constraints, available handling resources and site opening hours. These details help us prepare a consistent transport organisation and clear shipment follow-up.

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