44 meter high Philips chimney relocated

On April 2, Bresser in Roosendaal relocated a 44 meter high chimney (450 tons) in its entirety over a distance of 450 meters. After years of efforts by former Jongmans employee, the tower was spared the demolition hammer. The former Philips site was completely demolished to make way for a distribution center. Bresser was commissioned by the municipality of Roosendaal to move the entire colossus to a new location on the side of the site. Here, Philips’ industrial heritage remains a beacon for the city.

In the Dutch city Roosendaal, Bresser moved a 44-meter-high chimney (450 tons) in one piece over a distance of 450 meters. Thanks to years of effort by former Philips employee Jongmans, the tower was spared from the demolition hammer. The buildings on the former Philips site have recently been demolished to make way for a distribution center. With the exception of the chimney. Commissioned by the municipality of Roosendaal, Bresser moved the entire structure upright to a new location on the side of the site. At this location, Philips’ industrial heritage remains a landmark for the city.