Beyond 30 Metres: the Sennebogen 870 Demolition at Work on the Decommissioning of the Former Pescara Cement Plant
High-reach industrial demolition is one of the most demanding applications in the decommissioning sector. Working on structures exceeding 50 metres in height requires machines specifically designed to deliver safety, stability, visibility and operational continuity.
This is the challenge currently being addressed at the former cement plant in Pescara, a historic industrial complex built in the 1950s and decommissioned in 2015, which will soon make way for a major urban redevelopment project.
The demolition site covers approximately 11 hectares and includes reinforced concrete and steel structures reaching heights of up to 57 metres, making the use of dedicated high-reach demolition equipment essential.
A configuration designed for high-reach demolition
To carry out the project, SDI Gruppo Testani, a company with more than thirty years of experience in industrial and ship demolition, selected the support of Cesaro Mac Import together with the performance of the Sennebogen 870 Demolition.
The machine operating on site has been configured with a 36-metre demolition boom, allowing safe and efficient work on the tallest structures while maintaining high productivity levels throughout the project.
The introduction of the new machine enabled the contractor to overcome the previous operational limit of approximately 25 metres, significantly expanding demolition capabilities while reducing the need for more complex and costly alternative solutions.
Performance engineered for industrial demolition
The Sennebogen 870 Demolition has been specifically developed for primary and secondary demolition applications at significant working heights.
Equipped with a three-piece boom, the machine achieves working heights of over 30 metres while maintaining lifting capacities of up to 4 tonnes and an operating width of approximately 20 metres.
The robust undercarriage design and optimised weight distribution ensure excellent stability even when operating heavy demolition attachments under demanding conditions, delivering precision and continuity during operation.
Enhanced visibility for improved safety and precision
Visibility is one of the key factors affecting productivity and safety in high-reach demolition operations.
For this reason, the Sennebogen 870 Demolition is equipped with an elevating and tilting Maxcab that can be raised by up to 2.70 metres and tilted by 30 degrees from the standard position.
This configuration allows operators to maintain direct visual contact with both the attachment and the demolition area, improving precision and reducing operator fatigue even at maximum working heights.
The system is complemented by high-definition cameras that further reduce blind spots and enhance operational safety.
Safety designed for demanding demolition environments
Operator protection has been a key focus in the development of the Sennebogen Demolition range.
The 870 features impact-resistant safety glazing, overhead and front protective guards, as well as advanced monitoring systems designed to continuously supervise machine operating parameters.
Together, these solutions allow contractors to tackle complex demolition projects while maintaining the highest safety standards, even when working on unstable or extremely tall structures.
The value of technical support and after-sales service
On projects where downtime can have a significant impact on schedules and costs, service support and spare parts availability become critical factors.
The collaboration between SDI Gruppo Testani and Cesaro Mac Import reflects this approach, combining machine supply with technical support, application consultancy and rapid service intervention across the territory.
This allows operators to focus on production activities while minimising machine downtime and maximising overall site productivity.
Dedicated technologies for industrial decommissioning
As industrial demolition projects become increasingly complex, the use of purpose-built equipment is becoming essential.
Through the Sennebogen Demolition range, Cesaro Mac Import provides the Italian market with specialised solutions designed to meet the challenges of high-reach demolition, helping contractors improve productivity, safety and long-term operational reliability.
The former Pescara cement plant project demonstrates how advanced technologies and specialised expertise can contribute to the successful completion of increasingly sophisticated decommissioning operations while supporting material recovery and industrial site regeneration.
