Knepper can! Mega demolition project at the former Ford plant in Wülfrath
This demolition project deserves a place of honor! On behalf of Köster, Knepper carried out the dismantling of the former Ford plants in Wülfrath in 2021/22. This not only marked the end of a long era in the automotive industry - it was also one of Knepper's largest demolition projects to date.
Work carried out
- Demolition on an area of approx. 90,000 square meters
- Complete demolition of two office and hall complexes
- Asbestos removal BT 43
- Dismantling and removal work
- Building rubble recycling
Machines in use
- Longfront crawler excavator up to 70 tons operating weight with
OilQuick attachments - Tracked excavators up to 50 tons operating weight with OilQuick attachments
- Compact machines, small equipment and working platforms
- Radial stockpile conveyors
- Extensive asbestos removal technology
- Mobile crushing and screening technology
- Own construction site logistics
The good news is: Knepper is creating space for something new - and on time. When we are finished, the site will be ready for a new development, no matter how big it is. To achieve this goal, our departments are working hand in hand. In addition to the demolition department, the recycling, logistics and scheduling departments have done a great job here.
A modern logistics center is now being built on the 90,000 m² site of the former Ford plant.
Before the demolition, there were nine halls on the site, which stretched to the right and left of Henry Ford Strasse II and were connected by a building bridge. The demolition of such a large industrial site requires a lot of experience, manpower and special technical equipment.
Time is the decisive factor in every project. In order not to lose any, the 30-strong Knepper team was accommodated directly on site in the hotel. We set up an internal workshop on site to ensure that there were no delays in the event of technical problems with the fleet. This meant that the machines could be maintained and repaired on site. The large construction site and the sequence of dismantling activities were precisely planned in advance and it was determined where which recycling materials would be stored in order to separate types well and keep logistics routes short. Our focus is on materials that can be recycled. We therefore also applied the BREEAM documentation for sustainable construction to this project.
Your contact person
SALES DEMOLITION AND DISMANTLING
Phone: +49 2941 2841-310
E-Mail: vertrieb@knepper-gruppe.de
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