Texas Cold Storage Decommissioning

MIWEC decommissioned a refrigerated distribution hub requiring specialized handling of climate-controlled systems, ammonia piping, and insulated racking. The client needed zero disruption to adjacent operational buildings.

Additional scope included full dismantling of walk-in freezer zones, cold-rated racking systems, and dock-area components — completed in active logistics zones with phased access.

• Facility Decommissioning
• Hazardous equipment coordination & disconnection
• Cold storage rack and freezer dismantling
• Refrigerant & scrap disposal
• Final Restoration & Cleanup

❄️ Challenge:
Live ammonia lines in rooftop and wall-mounted loops.

✅ Solution:
Certified subcontractor performed full purging under MIWEC’s supervision with odor control.

️ Challenge:
Insulated freezer zones with tight access and no ventilation.

✅ Solution:
Panels removed top-down, staggered shifts used to keep air flow and safety compliance.

Challenge:
Ongoing operations in adjacent buildings with dock limitations.

✅ Solution:
MIWEC phased all work, used off-peak hours, and ran after-hours haul-outs to avoid conflict.

3-week project completed in phases to allow for selective occupancy by neighboring tenants. Specialty sub-trades were coordinated under MIWEC’s supervision for refrigerant recovery and insulation removal.

• Fully cleared and remediated freezer zones
• Environmental compliance documentation provided
• Scrap value recovered from compressors, pipe, and panels
• Client referred MIWEC to other facilities within their network

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