NADC

What NADC does

North American Dismantling Corp. (NADC) is a privately held heavy industrial demolition and dismantling contractor founded in 1984 and headquartered in Lapeer, Michigan. The company delivers turnkey demolition services for industrial, commercial, and power generation facilities across the United States and Canada, with 51-100 employees and an estimated project portfolio exceeding 500 completed engagements. Service scope spans controlled demolition (including precision implosion), total demolition, power plant decommissioning (coal, natural gas, and nuclear), industrial dismantling and strip-out, asset recovery and scrap recycling, environmental remediation (asbestos abatement, lead paint, hazardous waste), tank removal, critical lift operations, emergency response (24/7), and full site clearing.

NADC's operational technology centers on capital-intensive physical assets — high-reach mechanical demolition equipment, cranes for critical lifts, specialized rigging systems, dynamometers for load monitoring, and implosion engineering capabilities — combined with a credentialed workforce (OSHA 30-hour certified supervisors, NDA-certified operators, dedicated on-site safety managers) and rigorous pre-project safety planning. The company holds supply-chain pre-qualifications (ISNetworld, RAVS Plus, Avetta/BROWZ), a California contractor's license (#969122), and has earned industry-leading safety credentials including a .56 EMR rating and the 2026 Casbon Safety Award.

The business model is project-based: revenue is generated through one-time project fees determined by scope, complexity, structure type, square footage, timeline, and environmental considerations. NADC operates an enterprise field sales motion with no published pricing tiers, securing work through direct client relationships, referrals, brand reputation, and ENR ranking credibility. The customer base is concentrated among Fortune 500 industrials (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dow Chemical, Eli Lilly, Anheuser-Busch), major utilities (DTE Energy, NV Energy, Xcel Energy, American Electric Power), healthcare systems (Cleveland Clinic), retailers (Target, Kroger), and government/defense entities (NASA Kennedy Space Center, City of Detroit, MDOT). NADC celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024 with a "record-breaking year," was ranked #13 in ENR's Top 20 Demolition & Wrecking contractors in 2024 (down from #11 in 2023), and reached #423 in ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors.

Name

NADC

Legal name

North American Dismantling Corp.

Website

https://nadc1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NADC is a privately held heavy industrial demolition and dismantling contractor, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Lapeer, Michigan, serving Fortune 500 manufacturers, utilities, healthcare systems, and government agencies across the United States and Canada with turnkey demolition, decommissioning, and environmental remediation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Industrial Demolition Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

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PRIMARYIMAIAFAG

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Waste Management & Recycling Services

SECONDARYEUAIAHAJ

Deconstruction & Salvage (Building Material Reuse)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management

Keywords

• Industrial demolition services
• Power plant decommissioning
• Controlled structural implosion
• Heavy dismantling contractor
• Environmental remediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lapeer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Demolition Services: Project-based revenue from comprehensive demolition and dismantling services for industrial, commercial, and power generation facilities. Services include total demolition, controlled demolition, power plant decommissioning, selective demolition, industrial strip out, and asset recovery. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees based on scope, complexity, and duration of each project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NADC is a full-service heavy industrial demolition contractor that performs controlled demolition, total demolition, power plant decommissioning, dismantling and decommissioning of manufacturing facilities, environmental remediation, asset recovery, and 24/7 emergency response for industrial, commercial, and power generation clients across North America. The company delivers turnkey solutions from initial planning and permitting through hazardous material abatement, structural demolition or implosion, asset salvage and recycling, and final site restoration.

Product overview

North American Dismantling Corp. (NADC) is a heavy industrial demolition company offering a comprehensive portfolio of demolition and dismantling services. The company operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Controlled Demolition (precision implosion and mechanical methods), Power Plant Demolition (coal, natural gas, and nuclear decommissioning), and Total Demolition. These are complemented by specialized services including Selective Demolition, Industrial Strip Out, Asset & Investment Recovery, Dismantling & Decommissioning, Environmental Services, Emergency Response, Critical Lift & Pick, Tank Removal, and Site Clearing. Together, these services provide turnkey solutions from project planning through final site restoration for industrial, commercial, and power generation facilities across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Controlled Demolition Precision demolition methods including mechanical demolition, implosion, and deconstruction for complex structures in sensitive environments; minimizes dust, noise, and vibration while ensuring safety of adjacent structures. Targeted at industrial and commercial clients with complex or occupied-site demolition needs.
• Power Plant Demolition Specialized decommissioning and demolition of coal-fired, natural gas, and nuclear power generation facilities, including cooling tower and stack demolition, for utility and energy clients.
• Total Demolition Complete building and structure demolition handled end-to-end from initial planning and permitting through final site restoration, for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
• Selective Demolition Targeted removal of specific building components while preserving surrounding structures, suited to renovation, facility upgrades, and phased redevelopment projects.
• Industrial Strip Out Complete removal of industrial equipment, process lines, and interior systems to prepare facilities for renovation, repurposing, or final demolition.
• Asset & Investment Recovery Professional salvage, equipment appraisal and resale, scrap metal recycling, and inventory liquidation that maximize value and offset project costs for decommissioned facilities.
• Dismantling & Decommissioning Systematic dismantling of industrial equipment, process lines, and manufacturing facilities following strict protocols for safe, efficient decommissioning.
• Environmental Services Comprehensive environmental remediation including asbestos abatement, lead paint remediation, hazardous waste management, and soil and groundwater remediation tied to demolition projects.
• Emergency Response 24/7 rapid response services for structural failures, fire damage, storm damage, and industrial accidents with immediate crew mobilization.
• Critical Lift & Pick Specialized heavy lifting operations for complex dismantling projects with certified crane operators and riggers for demanding critical lift scenarios.
• Tank Removal Safe removal and disposal of above-ground and underground storage tanks including petroleum, chemical, and water storage systems with proper cleaning and degassing.
• Site Clearing Complete site preparation services from initial clearing through final grading, preparing properties for new construction or natural state restoration.

Quantifiable outcome

• .56 EMR rating - placing NADC among the safest contractors in the industry (EMR below 1.0 indicates better-than-average safety performance)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tre BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNADC served as subcontractor to Tre Builders for the Las Vegas casino complex demolition project, deconstructing over 500,000 square feet of commercial and entertainment space on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, including various one- to three-story structures, a seven-story parking garage, and 15- and 14-story office towers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Priestly Demolition Inc. Canadian-headquartered demolition contractor with U.S. operations providing industrial, commercial, and nuclear decommissioning services. Direct competitor on cross-border industrial demolition projects and a peer on the ENR Top Demolition rankings.
• Controlled Demolition Inc. Specialty implosion and controlled demolition contractor known for high-profile structural demolitions. Comparable to NADC's precision implosion service line (e.g., the Oakland Community College 17-story implosion and Detroit 14-story implosion) and competes in the implosion niche.
• Brandenburg Industrial Service Co. Heavy industrial demolition contractor specializing in power-plant decommissioning, industrial dismantling, and environmental remediation. Closely mirrors NADC's core offerings — particularly coal and gas power-plant demolition — and competes for the same utility and industrial customers.
• D.H. Griffin Companies: One of the largest privately held demolition contractors in the U.S., with extensive industrial, power-plant, and commercial demolition capabilities. Directly comparable to NADC in service mix, customer segments, and heavy-industrial project profile, and a peer on the ENR Top 20 Demolition list.
• Total Wrecking & Environmental: U.S. industrial demolition and environmental remediation contractor with comparable coal-fired power-plant demolition experience. Direct peer on heavy-industrial and power-generation decommissioning projects.
• Breeze Demolition: Mid-Atlantic heavy industrial demolition contractor with power-plant and manufacturing-facility demolition experience. Comparable in project type, customer base, and regulatory scope to NADC's industrial segment.

Regional players

• National Salvage & Service Corp. Indianapolis-based demolition contractor with strong Midwest industrial and commercial demolition presence. Geographic and segment overlap with NADC's Midwest-anchored operations and similar industrial customer set.

Broad incumbents

• Henkels & McCoy: Large infrastructure and energy services contractor with demolition capabilities supporting utility and pipeline projects. Comparable in industrial dismantling and infrastructure demolition but as part of a much broader utility-infrastructure portfolio.
• LVI Services Inc. National demolition and environmental services provider (part of the Aegion family) with broad interior demolition, abatement, and asset recovery offerings. Overlaps with NADC's selective demolition and environmental services lines but operates at larger scale as part of a broader services platform.

Emerging players

• Environmental Demolition Group (EDG): Demolition contractor focused on environmentally sensitive industrial and commercial demolition with strong abatement capabilities. Overlaps with NADC's environmental services and asset-recovery lines as a smaller, specialized competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NADC_US

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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