Paper and pulp mills are sprawling facilities packed with heavy process machinery, boilers, motors and electrical equipment. When one closes, the demolition and equipment-recovery program can recover substantial value from the metals and serviceable assets inside.
This guide covers what to expect from a paper mill demolition project.
Paper machines, digesters, boilers and dryers are large, heavy and often valuable as equipment or scrap. Removal is rigging-intensive and sequenced to protect safety and value.
Motors, drives, transformers and switchgear throughout the mill are strong candidates for resale. Recovering them intact improves the owner's net economics.
Often yes. Motors, drives, transformers, switchgear and some process equipment carry resale value, and the heavy metal content recycles well.