Plant Demolition & Decommissioning Services

IPS delivers coordinated plant demolition and decommissioning services for industrial facilities, helping owners shut down, dismantle, and prepare sites safely and efficiently. From equipment removal and structural demolition to logistics and project oversight, our team reduces risk, limits downtime, and keeps complex industrial transitions moving on schedule and within budget.

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Our Plant Demolition & Decommissioning Services

Comprehensive industrial shutdown, dismantling, removal, and site preparation services managed under one experienced team.

Plant Demolition

Safe, controlled demolition for industrial buildings, production areas, and support structures, completed with careful planning, skilled crews, and the equipment needed to prepare sites for reuse, sale, or redevelopment.

Facility Closing

Support for plant closures and consolidations, including budgeting, scheduling, building preparation, equipment dismantling, maintenance coordination, and transition planning to keep complex shutdowns organized and efficient.

Machinery Removal

Professional dismantling, rigging, and removal of heavy industrial equipment, from single assets to full production lines, with attention to safety, sequencing, and minimizing disruption to surrounding operations.

Heavy Haul

Transportation and logistics for oversized machinery and industrial assets, backed by permitting expertise, specialized hauling capabilities, and coordinated movement across local, interstate, and cross-border routes.

Crane & Rigging

Heavy lifting and rigging services for decommissioning projects requiring precise picks, controlled placement, and safe handling of large equipment, with single-lift capabilities up to 800 tons.

Turnkey Management

Single-source project management that coordinates demolition, dismantling, logistics, and support trades, helping clients reduce risk, avoid service gaps, and keep projects on time and within budget.

Turnkey Project Support

Industrial Shutdowns Managed With Less Risk

Plant demolition and decommissioning projects demand more than teardown alone. IPS coordinates dismantling, rigging, hauling, demolition, and transition planning under one team, helping industrial owners avoid delays, reduce handoff issues, and maintain tighter control over safety, budgets, and schedules. Whether you are preparing a facility for sale, consolidation, repurposing, or redevelopment, we deliver organized support from first plan to final site readiness.

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Trusted Industrial Partner

Success Stories

See how IPS supports complex industrial shutdowns, removals, and demolition projects with coordinated execution.

"IPS's demolition team handled our facility closure with remarkable speed. Their Construction expertise cleaned up our die-casting plant and prepped the building for sale in record time. Professional, efficient, and safety-conscious throughout."

Robert Thompson

"IPS demolished our aging automotive facility with precision and zero production interruption. Their Millwright Services team aligned everything perfectly for our new tenant. Impressed by their professionalism and safety standards throughout the entire process."

Marcus Chen

"IPS's Crane/Rigging team demonstrated exceptional precision during our equipment salvage and demolition project. Their 800-ton lift capability and state-of-the-art alignment instrumentation ensured zero tolerance violations throughout the decommissioning."

Thomas Bradshaw

"We've partnered with IPS for over eight years on multiple facility projects, including complex demolition work. Their Management team understands our industry's nuances, delivers on time and budget, and treats safety like we do. True long-term partner."

Stephen Kumar

"IPS's demolition team handled our facility closure with remarkable speed. Their Construction expertise cleaned up our die-casting plant and prepped the building for sale in record time. Professional, efficient, and safety-conscious throughout."

Robert Thompson

"IPS demolished our aging automotive facility with precision and zero production interruption. Their Millwright Services team aligned everything perfectly for our new tenant. Impressed by their professionalism and safety standards throughout the entire process."

Marcus Chen

"IPS's Crane/Rigging team demonstrated exceptional precision during our equipment salvage and demolition project. Their 800-ton lift capability and state-of-the-art alignment instrumentation ensured zero tolerance violations throughout the decommissioning."

Thomas Bradshaw

"We've partnered with IPS for over eight years on multiple facility projects, including complex demolition work. Their Management team understands our industry's nuances, delivers on time and budget, and treats safety like we do. True long-term partner."

Stephen Kumar

"IPS's demolition team handled our facility closure with remarkable speed. Their Construction expertise cleaned up our die-casting plant and prepped the building for sale in record time. Professional, efficient, and safety-conscious throughout."

Robert Thompson

"IPS demolished our aging automotive facility with precision and zero production interruption. Their Millwright Services team aligned everything perfectly for our new tenant. Impressed by their professionalism and safety standards throughout the entire process."

Marcus Chen

"IPS's Crane/Rigging team demonstrated exceptional precision during our equipment salvage and demolition project. Their 800-ton lift capability and state-of-the-art alignment instrumentation ensured zero tolerance violations throughout the decommissioning."

Thomas Bradshaw

"We've partnered with IPS for over eight years on multiple facility projects, including complex demolition work. Their Management team understands our industry's nuances, delivers on time and budget, and treats safety like we do. True long-term partner."

Stephen Kumar
The IPS Difference

Why Choose Industrial Process Services?

IPS brings the equipment, coordination, and industrial experience needed for demanding decommissioning work.

Turnkey Delivery

One team coordinates demolition, dismantling, hauling, and project oversight to reduce gaps and finger pointing.

Heavy Capability

Single-lift capacity up to 800 tons supports demanding removals of large industrial machinery and systems.

Safety Focus

OSHA/TOSHA compliant safety policies and procedures guide planning and field execution on every project.

Proven Experience

Serving 2,000+ clients since 1986 across North America, IPS understands complex industrial shutdown requirements.

Meet The IPS Team

Experienced industrial specialists focused on complex project execution.

Industrial Process Services was formed in 1986 to serve the industrial community with comprehensive project support delivered by skilled technicians, master craftsmen, and experienced managers. Over the decades, IPS has grown from its Tennessee headquarters and Mississippi presence into a trusted industrial partner for clients across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Our team supports complex plant demolition and decommissioning work with a practical, turnkey mindset that helps reduce risk, simplify coordination, and keep projects moving. From early planning and budgeting through dismantling, logistics, and site preparation, IPS is committed to safe execution, disciplined scheduling, and solutions tailored to each facility’s operational and transition goals.

Since 1986Decades of industrial project experience.
2,000+ ClientsTrusted by manufacturers across North America.
Turnkey ApproachSingle-source coordination across multiple disciplines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in plant demolition and decommissioning services?

Plant demolition and decommissioning typically includes project planning, budgeting, shutdown coordination, equipment dismantling, machinery removal, rigging, transportation logistics, structural demolition, and site preparation. IPS can also support facility closing activities such as maintenance, building prep for sale or non-use, temporary storage, and coordination with third parties like brokers or auctioneers.

How do you safely decommission an industrial facility?

Can you remove and relocate machinery before demolition begins?

Do you handle heavy lifting and oversized equipment transport?

Can IPS manage the entire plant closure project?

What types of facilities do you work in?

Do you provide service outside a single state or region?

Why choose a turnkey contractor for decommissioning work?

Still Have Project Questions?

Talk with our team about your shutdown or demolition scope.

Where We Work

IPS supports industrial demolition and decommissioning projects across broad service areas throughout North America.

U.S., Mexico & Canada

Service Area

2,000+ Clients Served

Industry Reach

Since 1986

Years in Business

Need Coverage For Your Facility?

Ask if IPS can support your plant location.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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OSHA/TOSHA Compliance

Safety policies meet required standards.

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40 Years In Business

Long-standing industrial project experience.

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2,000+ Clients Served

Trusted across diverse industrial sectors.

Plan Your Decommissioning Project With IPS

Share your facility scope, timeline, and site requirements. Our team will review your needs and help outline the right demolition and decommissioning approach.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 731.968.6033.