Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI) of Phoenix, Maryland, USA (acting as Explosives Subcontractor to Main Demolition Contractor, Pro-Tech Environmental and Demolition of Grand Rapids, Michigan) performs the preparation for and explosives felling of a 230’ tall radial tile chimney located in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 27, 2023. Active powerlines suspended from poles were less than 15’ from the face of the chimney.
During WWII, this facility was a major contributor to the war effort, making special plywood that was used in the construction of military vehicles, combat ships, fighter airplanes and tanks.
Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI) of Phoenix, Maryland, USA (acting as Explosives Subcontractor to Main Demolition Contractor, Pro-Tech Environmental and Demolition of Grand Rapids, Michigan) performs the preparation for and explosives felling of a 230’ tall radial tile chimney located in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 27, 2023. Active powerlines suspended from poles were less than 15’ from the face of the chimney.
During WWII, this facility was a major contributor to the war effort, making special plywood that was used in the construction of military vehicles, combat ships, fighter airplanes and tanks.
