Tiger Group and Can-Am Machinery, Inc. have announced the availability of a modern old corrugated containers (OCC) fiber processing and recycled pulp production facility formerly operated by Total Fiber Recovery @ Chesapeake.
The offering presents a rare opportunity for investors, recyclers, paper manufacturers, and biomass processors to acquire late-model equipment and production systems either as a complete turnkey operation, in bulk lots, or on a piecemeal basis.
The assets originate from a 45,000-square-foot facility specifically designed to process 100% post-consumer recovered fiber. The plant was engineered to pulp, clean, screen, and dry OCC material before converting the finished recycled pulp into kraft-wrapped bales suitable for commercial use. The facility represented a significant investment in modern recycling infrastructure and was intended to support growing demand for sustainable fiber solutions.
Among the key assets available is a high-capacity OCC pulping, screening, and drying line capable of processing up to 600 tons per day. The system incorporates technology from leading industry suppliers, including Kadant Black Clawson, recognized globally for its fiber processing and recycling equipment. The plant also features an advanced drying system manufactured by TSI, designed to handle a wide range of materials, including recycled fiber, industrial sludge, and renewable wood pellets.
A major highlight of the sale is the TSI rotary drum dryer system, which is equipped with a premium Hauck burner and a Clarage induced-draft fan. This versatile drying solution offers potential buyers opportunities beyond the paper recycling sector, making it suitable for biomass, renewable energy, and waste-processing applications.
According to Dan Nigrosh, President and Founder of Can-Am Machinery, the facility represents one of the most advanced recycling operations of its kind to come onto the market in recent years. He noted that the project had only recently begun operations in 2024 when financial constraints interrupted production activities.
“This state-of-the-art, 600-tons-per-day OCC pulping, screening and drying system was just starting up in 2024 when lack of funding interrupted the company’s operations,” Nigrosh explained. “The equipment remains in excellent condition and provides a unique opportunity for buyers seeking modern, high-capacity recycling and processing assets.”
John Coelho, Senior Director at Tiger Commercial & Industrial, emphasized the exceptional value of the equipment package. He pointed out that virtually all of the machinery was manufactured in 2022 or later and had accumulated only minimal operating hours before the project was halted.
“All of the equipment is from 2022 or later and was part of a project that would cost approximately $85 million to replicate today,” Coelho said. “Many of these systems have seen very limited use, creating a compelling acquisition opportunity for companies looking to expand capacity without the cost and lead times associated with new equipment purchases.”
The sale is expected to attract interest from paper recyclers, pulp producers, biomass processors, renewable energy companies, and industrial manufacturers seeking advanced processing and drying technology. With modern equipment, high production capacity, and flexible purchasing options, the offering represents a significant opportunity to acquire nearly new assets at a fraction of replacement cost.
As sustainability initiatives and demand for recycled fiber continue to grow worldwide, the availability of such a recently commissioned OCC processing facility is likely to generate considerable attention across the recycling and paper industries.