Decommissioning Your Facility: Why Would You Need a Tear Out?

Decommissioning a facility or factory is a big undertaking and requires specialized professionals to perform a tear out safely and efficiently. 

When you think of the word “decommissioning,” failed companies and sideward projects may come to mind. However, there are many reasons a facility might require a tear out. It depends on the industry and the type of project within the facility. Read more to learn about the reasons for decommissioning a facility. 

What kind of industries need decommissioning? 

Decommissioning is a common practice for many industries to clear out facilities and make way for new projects. 

The most common decommissioning projects are within the industrial, chemical, petrochemical, power, and nuclear industries. Due to heavy equipment and dangerous chemicals, these facilities often require extreme care and expert services to tear out their equipment and prepare the facility for the next step. 

Why would a company need a tear out? 

They want to reuse the facility. 

After a project is complete or a company has fulfilled its work, there is potential to reuse a facility after the tear out process is complete. 

The company originally in the facility may have a new project to work on. 

Alternatively, a company may hand off the facility for a new project by a different company. 

They are relocating to a different facility. 

A company might relocate their equipment to a different facility for several reasons. 

Growth is the goal for every company, and after a certain amount of growth is achieved, it may be necessary to relocate in order to expand the manufacturing and industrial processes. 

A company may also choose to move to an area that is more profitable for their industry. For example, a company that builds mountain bikes may choose to move closer to outlets that service mountain bikers. 

Another reason relocation may occur is to reduce costs, such as for labor, utilities, or shipping. Moving to a different location with less expensive rent and labor and cost-effective transportation would greatly benefit a company as opposed to staying in their current location. 

The facility is being demolished. 

After a tear out, the owner of a facility may choose to have it demolished. The site can be used for a different building like a shopping mall. Another reason for demolition is that the facility may be contaminated with hazardous waste and require decontamination. 

Decommissioning is a necessary process in the industrial and manufacturing world. 

Everything must come to an end so there is room for new opportunities to begin. Decommissioning creates room in facilities and factories for new projects, opening doors to new products and innovations in energy.  

DO YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL TEAR OUT FOR YOUR FACILITY? 

NRTC Automation has over a decade of experience providing decommissioning and tear out services to multiple industries across the globe. We are trusted by the world’s top automotive manufacturers and personalize our service to suit your project. Contact us today for more information on how we can assist you with your tear out.