A German company, Boecker Maschinenwerke GmbH, has actually discovered itself in the spotlight after burglars utilized among its lifting gadgets in the current adventurous break-in at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The break-in, which happened on October 19, 2025, included the theft of 8 invaluable gems from the Galerie d’Apollon, consisting of historical pieces such as a diamond-studded diadem and a present from Napoleon to Empress Marie-Louise.
Boecker, based near Dortmund, produces the Agilo, a truck-mounted electrical hoist frequently utilized in Paris structures for moving heavy products through upper-story windows or verandas.
Alexander Boecker, CEO of German crane maker Boecker Operating Cranes, postures in front of a crane comparable to the one that was utilized for the Louvre jewellery break-in
The gadget utilized in the break-in, called the Agilo, apparently brings as much as 400 kgs and runs”as peaceful as a whisper,”making it possible for the burglars to scale the Louvre’s first-floor veranda with very little sound.
The theft itself lasted less than 8 minutes, with the burglars acquiring entry by cutting through a window and breaking display screen cases before making a speedy escape.
In an unforeseen twist, Boecker’s handling director Alexander Boecke informed AFP that the business is taking a tongue-in-cheek method to the undesirable attention by publishing funny advertisements on social networks.
One such post revealed an image of the hoist truck outside the Louvre, captioned, “When you require to start once again rapidly.” Boecke kept in mind that the hoist was offered years ago to a French client who leases such devices throughout Paris and its suburban areas.
He discussed the burglars had actually asked for a presentation of the device simply a week prior to the burglary, throughout which they took the gadget, got rid of client labels, and changed license plates before the break-in.
Regardless of the humor in their online responses, Boecke highlighted the gravity of the criminal activity, calling it “definitely remiss” and revealing relief that nobody was damaged throughout the operation.
The Louvre break-in examinations continue as French authorities have actually released over 60 private investigators to locate the perpetrators. Security weak points in the museum prior to the break-in have actually been acknowledged, resulting in sped up prepare for enhancements under President Emmanuel Macron’s regulation.
The taken products consist of numerous pieces from French royalty, such as the tiara, locket, and earrings of Queen Maria Amalia and Queen Hortense, along with the emerald locket and earrings from Empress Marie Louise’s set. Throughout their escape, the burglars dropped and harmed the Crown of Empress Eugénie. The overall approximated worth of the loot is around EUR88 million, however professionals worry the loss to France’s cultural heritage is enormous.
