No such thing as bad press: makers of lift used in Louvre theft launch ad campaign

No Such Thing as Bad Press

Makers of the lift used in the Louvre theft have launched an ad campaign, leaving social media users largely amused.

A German company, Böcker Maschinenwerke, posted an ad on Instagram featuring the cherry picker used in the robbery.

If you’re in a hurry….the Böcker Agilo carried your treasures up to 400kg at 42 m/min—quiet as a whisper thanks to its 230V electric motor.

The post has garnered over 40,000 likes, with mixed responses from users, ranging from "this is pure gold" to "this is a disgrace".

Author's summary: Company uses Louvre theft to promote product.

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The Art Newspaper The Art Newspaper — 2025-10-27

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