What Lucida, plc does

Huai'an Jiayuan Lifting & Moving Co., Ltd. (referred to in firmographic metadata as Lucida, plc; website: lucidaplc.com) is a privately held Chinese heavy equipment moving and lifting service provider, established in February 2008 through the merger of several pre-existing moving and lifting companies in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province. The firmographic metadata supplied with this engagement is internally inconsistent with the operational record — it lists the entity as a UK insurance/longevity-risk business founded in 2006 with 101-250 employees, whereas every substantive source describes a Chinese project-services company founded in 2008 with a 60+ person technical team — so the analytical view below is grounded in the operational sources.

The company's core offering is professional heavy equipment moving, hoisting, and installation for industrial clients. The service portfolio spans nine lines: equipment hoisting (cranes up to 300 tons); precision air cushion moving (frictionless 360-degree transport for clean-room and confined-space applications); large equipment moving; equipment loading/unloading; machine entry relocation; forklift and crane rental (3-15 ton forklifts, 120-ton folding-arm trucks, 8-300 ton mobile cranes, up to 1,000-ton truck cranes, and 20-ton precision air cushion vehicles); manual hoisting; manual high-altitude hoisting; and outdoor large equipment hoisting for wind power and transformer infrastructure. Technology is entirely mechanical — no proprietary software, AI, or digital platform is disclosed — with the fleet of 100+ machine units deployable simultaneously across multiple project sites forming the core capability. No patents, software products, APIs, or digital integrations are associated with the company.

The business model is project-based professional services sold through direct field sales, with multi-year contracts and quote-driven pricing dependent on equipment weight, distance, site conditions, and required machinery. No standard pricing tiers or publicly disclosed rates exist; customers engage via phone hotline or online inquiry for project assessment. The customer base spans six verticals: industrial and manufacturing plants (primary), pharmaceutical and healthcare facilities, power and energy sector (wind, substations, transformers), electronics and high-tech manufacturing, chemical and heavy industry, and logistics/warehouse operators. Geographically, the company operates from a Huai'an, Jiangsu headquarters on approximately 1,500 square meters of facility space, with regional branches in Wuhan (Central China HQ), Shanghai, Beijing, and Zhejiang, claiming nationwide coverage for heavy haulage. Marketing is conducted through an SEO-optimized company website with regional city pages, an online inquiry system, and a content-marketing library of technical articles; there is no indication of external investment, private equity involvement, parent-company control, or acquisition activity.

Name

Lucida, plc

Legal name

淮安市嘉源起重搬运有限公司

Website

https://lucidaplc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Huai'an Jiayuan Lifting & Moving Co., Ltd. is a Chinese heavy equipment moving and lifting service provider serving industrial manufacturers, power/energy, pharmaceutical, and electronics clients across Huai'an, Wuhan, Shanghai, Beijing, and Zhejiang with crane operations, precision air cushion moving, equipment rental, and factory relocation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Moving and Lifting Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial/Commercial Equipment & Machinery Moving (Rigging-Light) (HSAKAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Equipment lifting services
• Industrial machinery moving
• Precision air cushion moving
• Factory relocation services
• Crane and forklift rental

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Lifting and Moving Services: Core service revenue from providing professional equipment lifting, moving, installation, and disassembly services to factories and industrial clients. Services include equipment loading/unloading, precision positioning, and factory relocation.
2. Crane and Forklift Rental: Rental of forklifts (3-15 tons), large folding-arm trucks (120 tons), truck-mounted cranes (8-300 tons), and precision air cushion vehicles (20 tons) to clients who need equipment without permanent ownership.
3. Large Cargo and Heavy Haulage Transport: Transportation of oversized cargo and large equipment, including cross-regional heavy haulage services covering the entire country.
4. Precision Air Cushion Moving: Specialized service using air cushion technology for frictionless movement of heavy and precision equipment, suitable for clean rooms and confined spaces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lucida, plc (Huai'an Jiayuan Lifting & Moving Co., Ltd.) provides professional heavy equipment hoisting, lifting, moving, and installation services for industrial clients, including precision air cushion moving of sensitive multi-ton equipment, factory machine entry relocation, outdoor large equipment hoisting, and rental of forklifts and truck cranes. Services are delivered via a wholly owned fleet of 100+ machines and a 60+ strong technical team, supporting factories, plants, and infrastructure projects across China.

Product overview

Lucida, plc (淮安嘉源起重搬运有限公司) is a heavy equipment moving and lifting service company established in 2008, operating as a unified service platform offering integrated equipment hoisting, moving, and rental solutions. The company's portfolio centers on five core service lines: (1) Equipment Hoisting/Lifting using various crane types for installation and positioning; (2) Precision Air Cushion Moving for frictionless transport of sensitive equipment; (3) Large Equipment Moving covering industrial relocation and loading/unloading operations; (4) Machine Entry Relocation for factory equipment transfer; and (5) Forklift & Crane Rental providing a fleet of 12 moving vehicles, 3-15 ton forklifts, 120-ton folding arm cranes, and 8-300 ton mobile cranes. The services are delivered through a coordinated network with regional operations in Wuhan, Shanghai, Beijing, Zhejiang, and the Jiangsu headquarters in Huai'an.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Hoisting and Lifting (设备吊装) Crane-based hoisting and lifting of equipment for installation, relocation, or positioning during maintenance or repair, including professional hoisting, mechanical equipment hoisting, and integrated equipment hoisting. Served via the company's fleet of cranes up to 300 tons.
• Precision Air Cushion Moving (精密气垫搬运) Frictionless, vibration-free transport of heavy and precision equipment using air cushion technology, with 360-degree directional movement and precise positioning. Suitable for moving multi-ton loads in confined spaces and clean rooms.
• Large Equipment Moving (大型设备搬运) Moving and transport of large-scale industrial equipment, with smooth workflow management, obstruction-free operation areas, and continuous workflow through warehouses and facilities.
• Equipment Loading, Unloading and Moving (设备装卸搬运) Loading, unloading, and short-distance transport of materials and cargo using specialized mechanical equipment, including ship and vehicle cargo operations and warehouse stacking and unstacking.
• Machine Entry Relocation (机器进厂移位) Factory machine relocation services including site assessment, dismantling planning, systematic relocation sequence, cable management, and reassembly at the new location.
• Forklift and Crane Rental (叉车吊车出租) Rental of forklifts (3–15 tons), truck cranes up to 1,000 tons, folding-arm truck cranes (120 tons), and mobile cranes (8–300 tons) for various lifting and transport applications across the national fleet.
• Manual Hoisting and Moving (人工起重搬运) Manual hoisting and moving services using human-operated lifting equipment including electric chain hoists, with proper safety protocols and ground conditions.
• Manual High-Altitude Hoisting (人工高空吊装) High-altitude hoisting operations for tall equipment and structures, requiring specialized safety measures and coordinated multi-drum winch operations.
• Outdoor Large Equipment Hoisting (户外大型设备吊装) Outdoor hoisting services for large-scale equipment including wind power facilities and large transformers, with weather monitoring and safety protocols for wind speeds exceeding 5 levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment can be moved in any direction along 360 degrees using air cushion technology, enabling precision positioning in confined spaces
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: US-based industrial heavy lifting and machinery moving specialist serving manufacturing, power, and infrastructure clients with engineered rigging solutions. Closest functional analog to Lucida's equipment relocation and precision moving services.
• Emmert International: Specialized heavy haul and rigging contractor focused on oversized industrial equipment moves for power, energy, and infrastructure clients. Comparable in equipment-moving scope and customer verticals to Lucida's power/energy segment.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. US heavy lift and crane rental company providing crane services, heavy hauling, and industrial rigging to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable business model combining crane rental with rigging project execution similar to Lucida's core services.
• JBH Industrial Relocation: US-based machinery moving and industrial relocation specialist providing factory relocation, equipment installation, and rigging services. Direct functional peer for Lucida's factory machine relocation and disassembly services.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: World-leading heavy lifting and transport company providing engineered crane and transport solutions for industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients. Direct functional overlap with Lucida's heavy equipment lifting and moving services, but at vastly larger global scale.
• Sarens: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist operating crane fleets for industrial relocations, wind energy, and infrastructure projects. Comparable as a scaled, multi-region player offering similar crane and rigging services, but with international reach far beyond Lucida's China footprint.
• Shanghai Electric Heavy Industry Group: Major Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer and industrial services provider with installed base across power generation and heavy industry. Adjacent in serving Chinese heavy industrial customers requiring equipment installation and maintenance, though as equipment manufacturer rather than pure mover.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest logistics company offering freight forwarding, project cargo, and heavy lift services across China and globally. Comparable in heavy equipment transport and project cargo handling for industrial clients, though operating at vastly greater scale.
• Anhui Yingfeng Industrial Relocation: Regional Chinese industrial relocation and equipment moving company serving manufacturing clients in Eastern China. Closest regional Chinese peer to Lucida's mid-sized industrial moving business.

Emerging players

• AGU Industrial Moving: Industrial machinery moving and rigging specialist serving manufacturing clients with equipment relocation and installation services. Comparable mid-sized service model focused on factory and plant equipment moves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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