St. Gobain / Norton Abrasives Facility Decommissioning – Watervliet, NY
Facility: Industrial Facility
Location: Watervliet, NY
Size: 450,000 SF
Scope: Asset Recovery, Demolition & Environmental Remediation
Scope of Work
MIWEC performed full-scale asset recovery, site demolition, and environmental remediation at the St. Gobain / Norton Abrasives campus. All building foundations and footings were removed, with special attention to safety, permitting, and environmental controls.
A 250-foot brick smokestack was brought down via explosive demolition. Underground fuel oil tanks were pumped, cleaned, and removed in compliance with environmental guidelines. Hazardous materials and asbestos were remediated by HAZWOPER-certified crews.
Services Provided
- Complete asset recovery
- Full building and foundation demolition
- Asbestos & hazardous waste abatement
- Underground tank pumping and removal
- Explosive demolition of 250-ft brick smokestack
Challenges & Solutions
⚠️ Challenge:
Hazardous materials and legacy contamination on-site.
✅ Solution:
HAZWOPER-certified crews handled regulated waste abatement and documentation.
🧯 Challenge:
Explosive demolition of tall masonry structure.
✅ Solution:
250-ft smokestack brought down using perimeter-controlled, engineered blasting plan.
🛢️ Challenge:
Presence of buried oil storage tanks under slab.
✅ Solution:
Tanks pumped, cleaned, and removed with state-compliant manifesting.
Timeline & Execution
The project was completed through a phased schedule to accommodate asset recovery, building takedown, environmental remediation, and explosive demolition. Work was coordinated in alignment with permitting and safety regulations.
Results & Value
- Site fully cleared and graded for future redevelopment
- Zero incident execution including explosive work
- Hazmat and fuel systems safely removed and documented
- Scrap steel, brick, and concrete diverted for recycling
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Firm’s Legal Name
MIWEC Asset Recovery Inc.
Contact Info
Phone: 631-873-4357
Email: Sales@MIWEC-USA.com / Info@MIWEC-USA.com
Address
273 Walt Whitman Rd, Ste 125
Huntington Sta., NY 11746