Global Industrial Relocation Network

What Global Industrial Relocation Network does

Global Industrial Relocation Network (GIRN) is a Germany-based membership association founded in November 2020 by industry veterans Bartosz Swiderek and Hans-Jürgen Weyhausen. The company operates as the world's first and only association dedicated to industrial dismantling and reassembly companies, connecting a distributed network of specialized service providers — including dismantlers, installation firms, machinery movers, logistics companies, manpower providers, 3D-scanning firms, and equipment rental operators — across 30+ countries. GIRN does not perform relocations itself; instead, it functions as an intermediary network that aggregates supply-side capacity and channels project demand from industrial plant owners and manufacturers to vetted members.

The association's core products are (1) Member and Partner Programs that grant access to project information, the GIRN Certification, and a network of 100+ corporate decision-makers; (2) the Service Finder, a multi-step web inquiry tool that matches customer project requirements with appropriate member companies; (3) annual in-person meetings (Vienna 2022, Budapest 2023, Istanbul 2024, Tunis 2025, Bergamo 2026) that serve as the primary business development venue and include sponsorship inventory; and (4) a recurring marketing channel across website and social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) that promotes members and the association's brand.

GIRN generates revenue through recurring membership and partner subscription fees, annual meeting registration fees (with Early Bird pricing), and event sponsorships. The legal entity is Global Industrial Relocation Network GmbH, registered in Jena, Germany (HRB 517249), with a registered office in Suhl and a mailing address in Frankfurt am Main. Operating geographies span Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Americas, with an explicit global footprint claim. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or acquisition activity.

Name

Global Industrial Relocation Network

Legal name

Global Industrial Relocation Network GmbH

Website

https://girnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Relocation Network Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Plant Relocation & Machinery Moving (TLADAGAG)

Keywords

• Industrial relocation services
• Factory dismantling services
• Machinery installation services
• Project cargo logistics
• Industrial relocation network

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Companies join GIRN as either Members (dismantling, installation, machinery-moving, re-assembly companies) or Partners (logistics, manpower, 3D-scanning, equipment rental companies) through a two-step registration process. Membership provides access to project information, network of 100+ decision-makers, certification, and attendance at annual meetings.
2. Partner Fees: Logistic companies, manpower companies, 3D-scanning and equipment rental companies, and other service providers for the industrial relocation industry join as Partners, paying fees for network access and visibility.
3. Annual Meeting & Event Revenue: Revenue generated from registration fees for the Annual Meetings (AGM). Early Bird registration deadlines create urgency. Sponsorship packages (Bronze Sponsor level confirmed) are also sold at annual meetings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Industrial Relocation Network (GIRN) operates as a professional association and network that connects industrial dismantling companies, installation firms, machinery-moving companies, logistics providers, manpower companies, 3D-scanning firms, and equipment rental companies across 30+ countries. The network provides Membership and Partner Programs (with recurring fees), a Service Finder matching tool for customer project inquiries, the GIRN Certification for members, and an annual in-person meeting series for project leads, joint ventures, and member networking.

Product overview

GIRN operates as a global professional network/association for the industrial relocation industry, offering three interconnected service offerings: (1) a Membership Program for dismantling, installation, machinery-moving, and factory-relocation companies; (2) a Partner Program for logistics, manpower, and equipment rental providers; and (3) a Service Finder tool enabling customers to locate appropriate service providers through a three-step request process. The network organizes annual meetings (held in Vienna, Budapest, Istanbul, Tunis, and Bergamo) as a key member benefit and business development platform. GIRN is the world's first and only association dedicated specifically to industrial dismantling and reassembly companies, founded in November 2020 and headquartered in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GIRN Network Membership A recurring membership offering for dismantling, installation, machinery-moving, and factory-relocation companies, granting access to a global network of 100+ corporate decision-makers, project lead information, joint project opportunities, the GIRN Certification, and attendance at annual meetings.
• GIRN Partner Program A membership tier for logistics providers, manpower companies, 3D-scanning firms, and equipment rental companies, providing network access and visibility into industrial relocation projects in exchange for recurring partner fees.
• GIRN Service Finder A multi-step inquiry tool that lets prospective customers describe project needs, select required services (Assembly, Project Management, Packaging), provide company and project details, and submit requests to be matched with appropriate network members.
• GIRN Annual Meeting (AGM) An annual in-person conference bringing together network members and partners for networking, one-to-one meetings, industry discussions, and business development, with Early Bird registration and sponsorship packages (e.g., Bronze Sponsor) available.
• GIRN Certification A proprietary certification that members can present to acquire new customers in local and international markets, branded as the world's only network certification for industrial relocation companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• GIRN covers 30+ countries with members and partners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 100TONN.KZcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100TONN.KZ is a leading Kazakhstan-based engineering company specializing in machinery installation, heavy lifting, rigging, and industrial relocation projects. With over 20 years of experience and 1,500+ completed projects, it is one of Central Asia's leading engineering companies. It joined GIRN as a member and serves as a Bronze Sponsor of AGM26 in Bergamo. The company also collaborated with European partners to support European machinery manufacturers internationally.
• 7WL (7 Worldwide Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA logistics member and partner of GIRN, 7WL handles project cargo including overdimensional transport. Notable projects include relocation work in Düsseldorf and Mülheim (Germany) for a client in northern Italy, moving items up to 40 tons with dimensions of approximately 16m x 3.6m x 4m.
• Africa in ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page.
• CHS Container GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, operating in the container/groupage logistics space.
• Project CargominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, specializing in project cargo logistics.
• 4-c Industrial Acquisitions bv / HilcominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page.
• LYSEO S&PminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, specializing in special projects.
• Kodan SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page.
• LogimarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, operating in the logistics/shipping sector.
• VelebitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a logistics company from Croatia.
• Sacema NordicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a Nordic industrial services company.
• DelpaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page.
• JMLS (Logistic Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a logistics services company from Mexico.
• Duisport Industrial SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuisport Industrial Solutions has renewed its membership with GIRN for another year. As a member, it provides industrial packing and logistics services from Duisburg, Germany, contributing to the network's service capabilities.
• AltiusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page.
• Convoy Logistics (CLP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a Canadian logistics company.
• Allin SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, an Italian solutions company.
• MS ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a Romanian project logistics company.
• Lotus ShippingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page.
• HLR LiftingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a German lifting services company.
• SpedmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner member on the GIRN Partners page, a logistics/shipping company.
• Project Cargo & Yacht TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Cargo & Yacht Transport has renewed its GIRN membership for another year.
• Modpack SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerModpack System UK has renewed its GIRN membership for another year, providing packaging/modular solutions to the network.
• SinoservcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinoserv has renewed its GIRN membership for another year.
• EpcidocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpcido has renewed its GIRN membership for another year.
• Lizmontagens SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLizmontagens SA is a leading industrial company specializing in integrated high-temperature solutions, refractory installation, steel engineering, demolition, and turnkey furnace construction for heavy industry sectors worldwide. It joined GIRN as a new member, bringing expertise in dismantling, installation, planning, and project management.
• DDM Demolition & DismantlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDM is an internationally active company specializing in dismantling, relocation, demolition, and asbestos removal. Founded in 1990, it has grown into a market leader in industrial decommissioning and recycling, spanning complex demolition projects and the careful disassembly and safe relocation of production installations. It also trades and reuses industrial equipment and materials.
• WD-TECHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWD-TECH is a GIRN member/partner that carried out comprehensive electrical installation and modernization works for an airport project in Greece, including power distribution, control infrastructure, installation, testing, and commissioning. It is a sponsor of AGM26.
• HARDER LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHARDER logistics has worked in close cooperation with OPTIMA packaging group for over 10 years, responsible for the dismantling, installation, and reassembly of complete pharmaceutical production lines weighing up to 17 tons. The company handles 10-15 global projects per year with OPTIMA, breaking down systems into 10-35 transport modules and ensuring millimeter-precise reinstallation.
• POL-INOWEXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOL-INOWEX is a GIRN member specializing in industrial dismantling and relocation. Collaborated with APL Project on a major steel melting shop and rolling mill dismantling in Greece, handling approximately 250t Electric Arc Furnace and 115t transformer (80t after disassembly).
• APL ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPL Project is a GIRN member based in Greece, collaborating with POL-INOWEX on a steel melting shop and rolling mill dismantling project. Responsible for electrical isolation, flag-tagging, cable disconnection, dismantling of metal grates, and equipment preparation for loading.
• MargizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner/member on the GIRN network, involved in dismantling and loading operations for projects such as the Düsseldorf/Mülheim relocation.
• MontronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontron is listed as a sponsor of GIRN annual meetings (AGM Istanbul 2024 and AGM Bergamo 2026).
• Exclusive Project Network (EPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPN is a partner network of project logistics professionals. GIRN's Bergamo 2026 meeting includes a combined leisure day with EPN members at Lake Garda, creating networking opportunities between the two networks.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WCA Projects: Part of the WCA family of worldwide cargo alliances, WCA Projects is a vetted membership network for project cargo forwarders. Closely mirrors GIRN's network-association model and serves overlapping end-customers in industrial relocation logistics.
• Project Logistics Alliance: A vetted international network of project logistics specialists, sharing GIRN's value proposition of trusted partner discovery for complex, oversized, and high-value industrial moves.
• Project Cargo Network (PCN): A global membership-based network of project cargo and heavy lift forwarders, structurally analogous to GIRN's association-network model but focused on freight forwarders rather than dismantlers/reassemblers. Most directly comparable in terms of business model.
• Exclusive Project Network (EPN): A members-only network for project cargo and breakbulk specialists. Already a strategic partner of GIRN (joint leisure day at Lake Garda during AGM Bergamo 2026), explicitly competing/collaborating in the same niche.
• Global Projects Network (GPN): A worldwide network of freight forwarders specializing in project cargo, heavy lift, and breakbulk. Comparable membership-based model serving the same enterprise buyers relocating industrial assets.

Broad incumbents

• FIATA: The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is the largest global trade association for logistics, representing 40,000+ forwarding/logistics firms. A broader, established association analogue that could expand into industrial relocation.
• Mammoet: One of the world's largest heavy lifting and transport companies. While not a network, Mammoet competes for the same industrial relocation contracts and represents the type of broad incumbent that could launch a rival member network.
• Sarens: Global leader in crane rental, heavy lifting, and engineered transport. Comparable end-customer overlap with GIRN members for plant relocation and dismantling projects.
• DHL Industrial Projects: DHL's Industrial Projects unit handles heavy lift, oversized cargo, and complex plant moves. Represents another large incumbent with the capital and customer reach to challenge GIRN's category-of-one status.
• Kuehne+Nagel Project & Heavy Lift: One of the world's largest logistics providers with a dedicated Project & Heavy Lift division. Serves the same enterprise buyers relocating industrial equipment and could plausibly launch a competing dedicated network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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