Dismantling of 5 injection molding machines weighing over 430 metric tons

Dismantling, packing, and loading for transport to Portugal, Tunisia, and Mexico. Completed by 16 technicians in two months, within the planned timeframe.

PROJECT FACTS

Services
Machine disassembly, plant disassembly and reassembly, packaging, and logistics
Scope
5 injection molding machines, 6 measuring machines
System Weight
Over 430 metric tons
Duration of assignment
2 months, project start January 2025
Team
2 site managers, 6 electricians, 8 mechanics
Target Locations
Portugal, Tunisia, Mexico
Result
Schedule met

The Task: 5 Injection Molding Machines for 3 Continents

An industrial company shut down its entire injection molding operation and relocated the equipment to several international locations. A & P handled the disassembly, packaging, and loading of all equipment components.
The scope included five injection molding lines with injection molding machines, robots, and hydraulic presses. The total weight was over 430 metric tons, with individual components weighing up to 40 metric tons. In addition, there were six measuring machines from the manufacturer Zeiss, which were removed in collaboration with the manufacturer’s team and packed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
The destinations were in Portugal, Tunisia, and Mexico, with the shipment to Mexico routed through the United States. As a result, the packaging served not only to protect the goods during transport but was also a prerequisite for ocean freight and customs clearance.

Relocation of Production

Scope of Work for the Project

Lifting Equipment & Construction Site Supplies

Organization of all lifting equipment for transporting people and building components at the start of the project.

Machine Dismantling

Professional dismantling of five injection molding systems consisting of injection molding machines, robots, and hydraulic presses.

Heavy-duty handling

Components weighing up to 40 metric tons are moved out of the warehouse using two pick-and-carry cranes; smaller components are moved using a 12-metric-ton forklift.

Measuring Machines

Disassembly and packaging of six measuring machines in collaboration with the manufacturer’s team and in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

Packaging & Loading

Packaging of all plant components in a manner suitable for transport and loading onto transport vehicles.

Disposal of Equipment

Environmentally sound disposal of 850 liters of hydraulic oil and oil-contaminated equipment.

Insights from the Project

Result: Schedule met

The project began in January 2025 and was scheduled to last two months. This timeline was met. The project team consisted of 16 technicians, including two site supervisors, six electricians, and eight mechanics.
More than 430 metric tons of plant equipment were dismantled, packed, and loaded for transport to three international locations.

What Makes This Machine Dismantling Process Unique

When operations are relocated abroad, the challenge shifts. It is not the disassembly itself that is the critical part, but the packaging. Components shipped by sea to Tunisia or via the U.S. to Mexico are in transit for weeks and are handled multiple times. Cutting corners here will result in corrosion damage and missing parts at the destination.
Then there’s heavy-load handling. Moving components weighing 40 metric tons each out of a storage warehouse is a matter of lifting technology and the proper sequence of operations, not brute strength.
A & P handles both with its own staff. The scope of services ranges from machine relocation to the disassembly and reassembly of systems, as well as electrical engineering and automation. For projects requiring a large number of personnel, A & P also provides additional assembly personnel.

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