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Need to shut down a production site? 

We handle the entire process: safely, discreetly, and sustainably! Minimise risk, secure value, and stay compliant. SSMI takes full ownership of your site closure – from dismantling and resale of assets to handover-ready delivery.

Shutting down a production plant is never easy – especially when time is limited, operations elsewhere must continue, and internal resources are already stretched thin. Site closures may result from strategic decisions, regulatory demands, or shifting market conditions — but regardless of the cause, the process is complex, high-risk, and often underestimated.

We specialise in the seamless and sustainable shutdown of complex industrial sites across Europe. From the food and chemical sectors to pharma, polymers, metals, automotive, and beyond – our expert teams dismantle, decommission, and transform the end of operations into a smart, controlled, and value-driven process.

Whether you need full-site decommissioning, surplus asset recovery, equipment valuation, or environmental remediation and cleanup – SSMI delivers exactly what your business requires. We design and execute bespoke strategies tailored to your facility, timeline, compliance obligations, and sustainability goals — ensuring a swift, secure, and cost-effective outcome.

Why companies choose SSMI for site closures

  • Complete Project Ownership – From asset inventory to dismantling, logistics, and resale – all managed by our in-house team. No handovers, no third-party delays.

  • Discreet Execution – We manage sensitive projects confidentially to avoid operational disruptions or public exposure.

  • Sustainable Asset Recovery – Machines and lines are reused, repurposed or resold, supporting your circular economy goals and ESG reporting.

  • Regulatory Compliance (HSE) – We ensure full compliance with national and international safety and environmental regulations.

  • Fast, Cost-Effective Process – Through smart planning and maximum value recovery, we reduce costs and time to handover.

“SSMI made a complex and time-sensitive shutdown feel easy. Everything was handled with care, precision and complete discretion – from dismantling to machine resale.”
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Operations Director, Global Chemical Manufacturer
“By repurposing 80% of our plant machinery, SSMI helped us recover unexpected value while staying compliant with environmental standards”
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Group Engineering Manager, Food Processing Group
How We Work – Our 5-Step Process
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PROJECT INTAKE
  • Inventory assets
  • Inventory scope
  • Civil standards
  • Assets for redeployment within the company timeline
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  • Site requirements
  • Site limitations
  • HSE-plan
  • Timeline for receiving plants (redeployment)
  • Sales planning
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  • Dismantle relevant equipment
  • Optionally remove electrical and mechanical ductwork, lab equipment, and other surplus assets
  • Restore building to standards
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  • Specialized packaging
  • Export services
  • Comprehensive range of specialized transport
  • Transfer pricing for redeployed items (part of export services)
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  • Evaluate results and contractual agreements.
  • Site responsibility returned to client.

The SSMI solution compared

Unlike fragmented approaches where multiple vendors manage different parts of a project, SSMI offers a truly integrated solution. All services, from planning, compliance, and dismantling to logistics and resale, are managed in-house, under one roof. Let’s put it in a table to easily see the what a company with all inhouse services significate for a project:

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In short, it gives our clients a single point of contact and full alignment across all key performance criteria. With SSMI, you’re not just choosing a service, you’re securing results, compliance, and value from start to finish. 

Certifications & compliance

We operate according to the highest industry standards for safety and compliance. All projects are executed in accordance with HSE guidelines and local regulations. SSMI is fully certified for complex plant dismantling and hazardous material handling across Europe.

 

Some of our track records
Schaeffler

Automotive

Case: Schaeffler
Year built: 1998
Location: Plymouth, UK
Plant size: 20.000 m²
# of machines saved: 200
CO2 saved: 886 tonnes

Beiersdorf

Personal care

Case: Beiersdorf
Plant type: Personal care prod.
Location: Germany
# of machines saved: 969
Plant size: 67,000 m²
CO2  saved: 10,532 tonnes

Pharmaceutical

Pharmaceutical

Case: API plant *
Plant type: API
Year built: 1994
Location: Switzerland
Plant size: 1,000 m²
CO2  saved: 2,658 tonnes

Upfield

Food & Feed

Case: Givaudan International AG
Plant type: Food
Year built: 1988
Location: Kemptthal, Switzerland
Plant size: 24.00 m²
CO2  saved: 443 tonnes

* Due to a confidentiality agreement, we maintain a generic name entry.

Let’s talk about your site closure

Planning – or facing – a production site shutdown? Don’t navigate it alone. Let our experts step in and handle every detail. 👉 Schedule a free consultation today and turn your site closure into a strategic advantage.

 AT SSMI you are assured of:

  • Cash upfront
  • Certainty of proceeds
  • HSE compliant
  • Project scope according to your needs
  • We help to achieve ESG objectives
  • One-stop-shop solution & support from a-to-z
  • Control over new owner of the surplus machines
  • On time in full!

Together, we’ll create lasting value for your business and the planet!

✔ No obligations     ✔ 100% confidential     ✔ Expert guidance