Executive Summary
Phoenix Equipment acquired an unused Outotec (Larox) PF 96/96 M48-2-60 vertical pressure filter press from a cancelled project near Calgary, Canada. After purchasing the equipment in 2025, Phoenix relocated the system to its Texas storage facility and began marketing it globally.
Less than a year later, Phoenix identified an Australian mining equipment company sourcing equipment for a Latin American mining project. Following a successful inspection in Texas by both the Australian buyer and the end user, the transaction was completed. Phoenix managed the acquisition, storage, buyer inspections, export preparation, and final loadout of a system consisting of more than 90 metric tons of equipment spread across 15 major shipping packages.
The Challenge
The filter press had never been installed or operated, making it a valuable but highly specialized asset. The size and complexity of the equipment limited the pool of qualified buyers, requiring targeted marketing and technical discussions with end users.
Phoenix needed to connect a cancelled Canadian project with a buyer capable of immediately utilizing the equipment while coordinating stakeholders across multiple countries.
The Opportunity
The 2014 Outotec (Larox) PF 96/96 M48-2-60 filter press offered premium construction and significant processing capacity, including 316 stainless steel wetted parts and a dry solids capacity of 23,500 kg/hr.
Because the unit was unused and available for immediate delivery, it presented an attractive alternative to new equipment for mining and mineral processing companies facing long lead times and rising capital costs.
Phoenix Equipment's Solution
After purchasing the equipment for inventory, Phoenix transported the complete system from Canada to its Texas facility for storage and marketing. Leveraging its global network, Phoenix identified an Australian mining equipment service company supporting a project in Latin America. Phoenix coordinated inspections involving both the buyer and end user, allowing them to evaluate the equipment firsthand before completing the purchase.
Preservation and Export Preparation
Preparing the filter press for export required extensive planning due to its size and number of components. The fully dismantled system consisted of 15 major shipping packages totaling more than 90,000 kilograms.
Major components included the lower frame and cloth wash unit, upper pressing plate, top frame, cloth drive unit, hydraulic unit, process piping, control panel, service platforms, and multiple filter plate assemblies.
Phoenix coordinated third-party contractors to provide VCI wrapping, export packaging, preservation services, and loadout support. Each component was prepared for international transport to help ensure safe delivery and future installation.
International Project Management
This transaction spanned four regions: Canada, the United States, Australia, and Latin America.
Phoenix served as the central point of coordination throughout the project, managing equipment acquisition, transportation, inspections, packaging contractors, export preparation, and final delivery logistics. The company's ability to coordinate multiple parties across continents was critical to the successful completion of the project.
Results
For the Seller
- Recovered value from a cancelled project
- Eliminated storage obligations
- Converted an idle asset into capital
For the Buyer
- Acquired an unused filter press without OEM lead times
- Secured equipment for a major mining project
- Reduced project costs and schedule risk
For the Project
- Successful transaction spanning four regions
- Export preparation of more than 90 metric tons of equipment
- Safe handling of 15 major shipping packages
- Efficient transfer from surplus asset to operating project
Conclusion
This project demonstrates Phoenix Equipment's ability to manage complex international equipment transactions from acquisition through final delivery. By combining global marketing reach, technical expertise, and project management capabilities, Phoenix transformed an unused filter press from a cancelled Canadian project into a valuable asset supporting a mining operation in Latin America.
Whether sourcing equipment, developing international buyers, coordinating inspections, or managing export logistics, Phoenix Equipment continues to connect industrial assets with opportunities around the world.