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The Benefits of Selling Your Shutdown Process Plant to Phoenix Equipment

Maximize Asset Recovery

Phoenix Equipment specializes in evaluating and extracting maximum value from used process plants and equipment. Instead of letting assets sit idle and depreciate, selling to Phoenix allows companies to quickly divest dormant assets. Phoenix has a broad, active network of buyers looking specifically for second-hand plants and equipment. This increases the chances of a better sale price compared to selling piecemeal or scrapping.

Speed and Simplicity

Dealing with Phoenix means less hassle — we handle inspections, valuations, dismantling logistics, and even site cleanup, allowing chemical companies to focus on their core operations instead of managing a complex shutdown and disposal. Shutdown plants can become liabilities fast (taxes, insurance, environmental compliance). Phoenix can accelerate the sale timeline, helping companies avoid mounting carrying costs.

Protect Your Reputation and the Environment

Environmental regulations around decommissioning chemical plants are complex. Phoenix has the know-how to ensure proper decontamination, dismantling, and disposal, helping reduce legal and environmental risk for the seller. And selling for reuse rather than scrapping supports corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals — equipment reuse means less waste and energy consumption compared to new manufacturing.

Reputation and Reliability

Proven Track Record: Phoenix Equipment has been operating for decades, successfully relocating hundreds of chemical plants globally across industries like petrochemicals, fine chemicals, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. Trust and Transparency: We are known for straightforward dealings — sellers can expect a fair valuation and clear communication throughout the process.

What Types of Deal Structures Do We Offer?

Phoenix acquires the plant, agreeing to dismantle the plant and leave you with a broom clean area by a specific date. We either sell the plant for relocation in its entirety or liquidate it for its individual components. Depending on the deal structure, we can share sales revenue after hitting certain milestones.

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Brokerage is also an option if you wish to sell your complete plant. We offer two brokerage scenarios: Act as an Exclusive Marketing Agent. Phoenix obtains for a specified period the exclusive right to sell the plant. Act as a Non-Exclusive Marketing Agent. Under this scenario, we’ll simply list your process plant within our inventory. You are free to sell the plant through other channels.

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Similar to complete process plants, you can also sell us your process equipment. In an outright equipment purchase, we make a cash offer after receiving information or inspecting equipment. If you accept our offer, we’ll arrange for pick-up at your convenience. We can also handle removing the equipment if necessary. This is the quickest way to sell your surplus equipment and put working capital in your pocket almost immediately.

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If you can continue to store the equipment and can wait to sell it, your best option may be to list your equipment with us. We will help you obtain the highest return on your investment with a free listing. We’ll only require a few importance pieces of information from you, including: equipment specifications, your asking price and photos. We will then enter the equipment in our inventory and market it to our customers. Any negotiations and payment collections will be handled by us, and we also oversee the transport and removal processes.

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Phoenix Equipment acquires your surplus plant or machinery and then executes a liquidation or auction as a principal – taking all risk to sell the assets. We can share revenue after certain sales milestones are achieved. We manage the entire process: cataloguing, marketing, negotiating, payment collections, item removal and transportation.

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Under this scenario, Phoenix Equipment manages a liquidation or auction of your surplus plant or machinery on a fee basis. In most cases, we can even guarantee a minimum return. We manage the entire process: cataloguing, marketing, negotiating, payment collections, item removal and transportation.

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Guide to Selling Your Shutdown Chemical Process Plants

STEP 1 – Tell Us About Your Plant

Provide a brief overview of your facility — including location, chemical process type (e.g., ammonia, solvents, specialty chemicals), major units, and operational status (idle, dismantled, or inactive). No need for detailed specs upfront — we’ll guide you through what’s needed.

STEP 2 – Receive a Market Evaluation

Our team will assess the details and may schedule a site visit. Based on our review, you’ll receive a market-based valuation and a proposal outlining your sale options — from direct purchase to a brokered approach.

STEP 3 – Pick the Best Deal for You

We offer flexible deal structures to suit your needs — from fast cash buyouts to brokered sales through our global network, or partial plant liquidations. You choose what works best.

STEP 4 – We Manage the Heavy Lifting

Once the deal is in place, we coordinate dismantling, rigging, and transport. If required, we’ll handle site cleanup and restoration, so your team can stay focused.

STEP 5 – Get Paid Quickly and Clearly

Whether it’s a direct sale or a brokered deal, we ensure fast payment with complete transparency — no delays or surprises.

FAQs About Selling Chemical Process Plants

Keeping a shutdown plant drains resources through taxes, insurance, security, and regulatory obligations. Over time, the value of idle equipment is depreciated. Selling to Phoenix Equipment allows you to recover capital quickly while avoiding these ongoing liabilities.

Phoenix Equipment purchases and brokers a wide range of process plants, including:

Petrochemical plants
Fine chemical and specialty plants
Fertilizer production units
Pharmaceutical processing plants
Hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and more

Our streamlined process — including inspection, valuation, and logistical planning — allows us to execute sales faster than traditional methods. Depending on the site and scope, Phoenix can often complete deals within weeks instead of months.

No. Phoenix offers turnkey dismantling and decommissioning services to ensure the site is safely cleared and compliant. We handle the logistics, so you don’t have to.

Our expert team performs a comprehensive on-site and market-based valuation, taking into account equipment condition, demand, historical sales, and replacement cost. You’ll receive a fair, transparent offer.

Simply contact us with basic details about your plant — type, location, equipment list if available. Our team will follow up to schedule an evaluation and discuss next steps.