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Finding value in times of change : Why growing & rationalising manufacturers keep turning to IPP
Manufacturing companies of all sizes are constantly juggling the pressures of expansion and optimisation — a complex challenge that grows more demanding every day . Whether scaling operations to meet surging demand , streamlining to focus on competencies or adjusting to the whims of the market , the need for flexibility , cost-efficiency and speed has never been more critical .
That ' s where International Process Plants ( IPP ) comes in .
A trusted partner
For nearly five decades , IPP has been a trusted partner to global process industries , offering unparalleled expertise in providing complete process plants , equipment , real estate and environmental solutions . Its clients range from Fortune 100 multinational corporations looking to rationalise manufacturing capacity to entrepreneurial firms seeking to increase capacity with immediately available assets at a savings of up to 70 % the cost of new .
Regardless of your company ’ s size or strategy , IPP provides unique value propositions tailored to your specific needs .
Unlocking value
For companies idling assets , IPP offers a streamlined approach and financial flexibility .
IPP understands idled plants and surplus assets can drain company resources , generally taking two to four years to decommission and sell . IPP purchases sites as-is and finds buyers to start new operations using the site ’ s infrastructure , creating a new lease on life for the facility and job opportunities in the community , or selling the process to be relocated elsewhere in the world and redeveloping the site into productive use .
The financial reserves once set aside to carry and maintain a nonperforming site typically can be turned into net profit in the same quarter as IPP ’ s purchase . “ We can respond to your business needs with speed and certainty ,” added Ron Gale , president of IPP .
“ When we purchased a Kodak site in the UK , 100 people had lost their jobs . We managed to repopulate a photographic chemicals plant — truly a boondoggle in the digital era — with several companies that utilise the plant ’ s individual unit operations and infrastructure , and employ over 260 people with great jobs .”
If continued operation of the plant in situ is not practical , IPP ’ s awardwinning team of experts handles everything from marketing , sale and relocation of process systems and equipment , plus demolition , remediation and site redevelopment . Its track record speaks for itself — with dozens of global plant sites from companies such as Novartis , AstraZeneca and Croda successfully repopulated or redeveloped .
Accelerating growth
For companies in growth mode , time is of the essence . The ability to quickly ramp up production capacity without buying an existing business or building new and absorbing long lead times is a significant competitive advantage . IPP ’ s inventory of 18 plant sites , 110 ready-to-deploy process plants , and 15,000 systems and major equipment enables our partners to bring production online faster , and at great cost savings .
The company ' s plants and equipment are owned and sourced globally , immediately available at a cost savings of 50 % on individual equipment , and 70 %+ for process systems and plants for relocation , and a small fraction of the replacement cost for complete sites .
“ The numbers speak for themselves . We save our partners time and money , and provide immediate solutions to complicated decisions ,” said Ross Gale , IPP ’ s vice president . “ We are a global leader because we understand and deliver what ’ s important to our customers , all while being world-class environmental stewards .”
In an era where sustainability is no longer a buzzword but an imperative business prerogative , IPP leads the way in promoting the circular economy . By facilitating the reuse and repurposing of existing plants and equipment , companies reduce their environmental footprint while achieving significant cost savings . Even when IPP ’ s efforts to repopulate a site as-is aren ’ t possible , 95 % of equipment and building materials are typically repurposed .
It ' s a mix of benefits IPP is proud to offer companies of all shapes and sizes .
“ We are obsessed with finding the right solution for every partner ,” Ron Gale said . “ We do this by taking time to learn the specific needs for every company we work with . It ’ s how we started our business and why we ’ ve been able to grow it maintain offices in 15 countries to support 160,000 customer relationships .” ●
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