NIAGARA Worldwide Managers Participate in New North Inc.’s 10th annual “New North Summit”

NIAGARA — New North Inc.’s 10th annual “New North Summit” featured jobs expert and author Edward E. Gordon as the keynote speaker. The conference, sponsored by BMO Harris, was held on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Green Bay.

Nick Ghere (Site Manager of the Niagara Development Site) along with Shelly Ghere (Director of Finance) and Don Jacobsmeyer (Director of Real Estate) for Niagara Worldwide were on hand to meet and discuss the regional influence on Niagara managed properties.

With holdings in the Outagamie, Manitowoc and Marinette Counties, Niagara relies on consistent and engaging government programs to spark associated development.

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Key Note Speaker – Ed Gordon

ASHWAUBENON — It’s not the best of times, it’s not the worst of times.

That would be one way to sum up the message Friday at New North Summit 2013. Presentations at the 18-county economic development organization’s annual meeting highlighted many positive economic aspects in the region and a few worrisome ones, most notably, an existing and potentially growing skills gap.

“The underlying foundation is talent,” said Ed Gordon of Imperial Consulting Corp., the keynote speaker. “Skills are the new currency for this decade.”

Gordon credited New North and other regional organizations, such as the Northeastern Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance, Bay Area Workforce Development Board and NewEra educational collaboration, among others, for their efforts in addressing the need for better-qualified workers.

“We need more well-educated and well-skilled Americans. You’re doing a lot. You need to do more,” he said. “For the first time in history, the generation retiring is better educated than the generation that follows.”

Gordon said the United States has a rising tide of vacant jobs, which grew to 7 million last year, including 33,500 in Wisconsin. Two-thirds of jobs that will need filling in the future will be to replace retiring baby boomers. Also, he said, many long-term unemployed have stopped looking.

“The number of people leaving the labor force exceed the number of jobs we created,” he said. “Unless we better educate half of our population, instead of 25 percent, we won’t be able to preserve our freedoms.”

The skills gap could be worse. The economy could be booming and the need for workers even greater, but Dennis Winters, chief of the Office of Economic Advisors in the Department of Workforce Development, said Wisconsin businesses still are waiting for “that big pop” that normally follows a recession. Four years after the recession ended, it hasn’t happened.

Uncertainty is the biggest single deterrent to capital investment by businesses, from government budget battles, sequestration and debt limits to the Affordable Care Act. As a result, Winters said, business is lowering its expectations.

Governor Scott Walker

Green Bay – Governor Scott Walker joined business, education, and community leaders at the New North Summit in Green Bay today.  The annual event is an opportunity to collaborate and network with the goal of stimulating the economy and building a stronger region.

“This is a great opportunity for people to come together, share ideas, and learn about regional growth opportunities,” Governor Walker said.  “When people are invested in their community and motivated to address the issues and challenges employers face, everyone benefits.”

Some of the topics addressed in this year’s summit include, ways to develop the workforce and close the skills gap, economic trends, how to become a fast-growing company, how to connect to the global marketplace, and the importance of sustainability practices to the bottom line.

Pictures from 2012 Visit to the Governor Mansion – Niagara Development was invited to Tailgate and Network

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker & Niagara Development Site Manager Nick Ghere

Nick Ghere, Governor Scott Walker, Eric J Spirtas, Ed Maglasang

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With a complete site “Re-Development” located in Marinette county, NIAGARA Development boasts its enhanced benefits.  From Building leases, Commercial landfill expansion to the exploration and prospective development of a Granite Quarry that could be one of the regions largest of its type in years to come, NIAGARA will be a significant provider of jobs to the area.  

“This summit serves as a great source of information and networking for our industrial development,” says Site Manager Nick Ghere.  “We are confident that our facility will continue to grow, create jobs and be seen as a regional success.”

Caspian Forum – Ciragan Palace, Istanbul Turkey – Where the Leaders Met

After a 24 hours of travel I arrived in Istanbul Turkey.  I was pleased to find quick transportation to one of the premier locations in the region, the “Ciragan Palace, Kempinski to attend the Caspian Forum 2013.  A quick shower, dawned a suit and down to meet my sponsors that invited me.  David Zarebinski and Ziya Gaziyev of DZG Group “Berlin”.  Mr. Zarebinski and Mr. Gaziyev were shaking hands and walking me right into the center of much commerce, discussion and opportunity.

I was fortunate to be present and honored to meet many ministers, politicians, parliament members, advocates and business representatives in this unique European / Asian Region of the World.  We are seeking business opportunities in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and in the surrounding region.

The Caspian Forum is a platform that explores the economic, political, and strategic potential of the Caspian Region, while defining areas of collaboration and partnership with the spirit of the win-win principle. The Forum brings influential voices of the academic, business and policy world together to lay foundations for a prosperous, secure and democratic region. It enhances opportunities for positive neighborly relations, facilitates mechanisms for regional integration and encourages constructive international involvement. It aims to create a space for multilateral cooperation and to avoid geopolitical rivalry. The Forum is a unique setting to promote a shared vision on the issues of security, economy and energy of the Broader Caspian Region. The Forum designs its agenda with a priority of developing a comprehensive approach in addressing outstanding problems of the region.

Mr. Ziya Gaziyev – Mr. Eric J Spirtas – Mr. David Zarebinski

(From 2L to right) SOFAZ CEO Movsumov, Turkish Customs and Trade Minister Yazıcı, the Chairman of EWE Turkey Holding’s Board of Directors. Schoeber, Prof Alkin and Kvatchantiradze attend a session at the CaspianForum.

Sponsors Rank as the Who’s Who of the Region

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

             

Silver Sponsors

         

Supporter

 

Media Sponsors

      

Buying Equipment in Europe – a New NIAGARA Passion!

From microwaves, to extruders to power plants; NIAGARA has found an interesting new niche. European equipment disposition.  If you have any need for support, partnership or an opportunity that requires investment in Europe, just let me know.

European Power Plants

Microwave System

Extruder

Contact information:
Eric J. Spirtas

Niagara Worldwide LLC
1101 Mill Street, Niagara Wisconsin 54151
+1.314.780.3742 Direct – +1.866.735.9925 Fax
eric.spirtas@niagaraworldwide.com
www.niagaraworldwide.com

 

60 million tons of Basalt Reserves at the Niagara Development have been confirmed

60 million tons of Basalt Reserves at the Niagara Development have been confirmed to be the more desirable pillow Basalt with the ability to produce large slabs. These findings were confirmed by Paula Leier-Engelhardt, P.G., C.P.G., principal geologist for HydroGeo Solutions. The more commonly quarried columnar Basalt will not produce the large slabs necessary for large scale dimensional stone production.

Niagara Basalt Reserves Flipbook

2 Liquidations – 24 MW Biomass Plant MAINE and COMPLETE Biomass Gasification Plant FREIBERG GERMANY

24 MW Biomass Power Plant – STACYVILLE, MAINE USA

• Amtek L.P. Heat Exchanger
• Amtek H.P. Heat Exchanger
• Grinnell Turbine Extraction
• G.E. & U.S. Motors Sootblowers
• WAPC-Canada Ridgid Precipitator
• Thomas Conveyor/Lane Supply Hopper Augers
• FMC Vibrators, Hopper
• Consolidated Safety Relief Valves
• Consolidated Turbine Extraction Valves
• General Electric Main Transformer
• Westinghouse Precipitator
• Westinghouse 3-Phase Boiler
• Land Instruments, Dynatron & Ametek Computerizes Monitoring Systems
• Zurn Industries MAIN BOILER
• Cleaver Brooks AUXILARY BOILER
• Atlantic Gulf Stack: 8′ I.S. Dia. X 160′ high
• Powex System Water Treatment
• Quantek Oil/Water Seperator
• Philadelphia Waste Tank Agitator
• Philadelphia Rinse Tank Agitator
• Peerless Truck Dumpers
• General Kinematics Destoner
• Atlantic Gulf Hog O.F. I Conv.
• Industrial Services Inside Storage Reclaimer
• Dresser Turbodyne Main Steam Turbine
• Delaval Lube Oil System
• Dresser Emergency Lube Pump
• Bently Nevada Vibration Monitoring System
• Electric Machine/DresserBrushless Main Generator
• Trane HVAC Systems
• Main Air Cooled-#2,#3, #4 GEA P.O. 1953-01688
• Main Air Cooled – #1 (Deflagmeter) GEA P.O. 1953-01688
• Kinema Steam Jet Air Ejector
• Baltimore Aircoil Cooling Tower
• Cataract Steel Indust. Gland Seal-Turbine
• Zurn Industries Pressure Vessels
• Feedwater, Clearwell, Decant Caustic Tank, HCL,
Neutralization Waste Water, Concentrated Waste
Water, Rinse Water, Cooling Water, Oil Storage, Reuse
Water, Hot Well & Process Condensate Tanks
Complete Biomass Power & All Equipment

CHOREN Biomass Gasification Plant
FREIBERG GERMANY

• Aggretech/MTU 1400 Emergency Generator
• V340 Emergence Generator
• Aerzen / Siemens Geafol Transformers
• Switchgear: low and medium voltage
• Elektrotechnik / Automatisierung
• Kaeser CSD 102T BSD72T
• Diesel Fire Pump, FH-AD 1086-07
• KSB Pumps, Etanorm MX 150-400
• Holzhauer Pressure Maintenance Pump, FH-VJ-2-25/12
• Wastewater System, Gutling / LED Italia TC 60,000
• Cold Water Systems
• Chiller Grasso FX PP 2X350 Duo
• Heat Exchangers
• Cooling Towers
• Fan Coolers
• (4) Nitrogen Compressors, VPT 55-14 RS C
• Bauer GIB15.3 Nitrogen Compressor w/Storage Battery
• Hydrogen Diaphragm Compressor, MKZ 630-10/280-40 Hofer
• Thermal gas Disposal Flare System
• 3-Stage Steam Turbine Generator
• Tank Farm: (5) Storage Tanks w/100 Cubic Meters, 500 m
• 3 Flat Bottom Tank

Choren’s Beta Gasification Technology was used in sustanableCO2 neutral fuel production from organic feedstock.  Decomissioned in 2011 the plant and equipment, much of which is less than 2 years old, was never installed and is brand new, and will be liquidated and sold at a deep discount.

Some Equipment Never Installed – Huge Quantity of Newer Equipment

For additional information call Burdette Wilber 314-616-8422 or Eric J Spirtas 314-780-3742

www.niagaraworldwide.com 

BORALEX/SHERMAN – LOCATION – STACYVILLE, MAINE USA

Niagara Worldwide is headquartered in Niagara, Wisconsin
and with the executive offices located in St Louis (Creve
Coeur), Missouri and Manalapan, New Jersey, Niagara
Worldwide is a nationally recognized, innovative firm.

NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT COMMITS TO A 2012 FACE LIFT

January 16, 2012 – NIAGARA WISCONSIN (For Immediate Release)

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NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT COMMITS TO A 2012 FACE LIFT 

 

Niagara Development is quickly approaching its February 11th one year anniversary as owner of the former NewPage Paper Mill in Niagara Wisconsin and operator of the 1,300 acre property conversion that straddles the Menominee River in both Dickinson and Marinette Counties.

After exhaustive research and on site review from industry experts and business redevelopment teams from around the region, it has become clear that many of the “purpose built” structures on the site were not an advantage to new comers, but as stated by most suitors, a deterrent to utilization and restoration.  “NIAGARA has engaged real estate and construction professionals alike to walk the vacant buildings that were used for the manufacturing of ‘Paper’, ‘Pulp’ and ‘Power’ in order to outline options that fit the areas reuse plan.  Every response focused on the difficulty of conversion to standard industrial use,” says President of NIAGARA Development, Eric J Spirtas.  “Every professional sees the immediate value in the; Shipping, Coating and Warehouse buildings, but highlights a ‘disconnect’ when considering the reuse of the remaining large multi-story industrial buildings.”

Recently a National firm contacted NIAGARA Development, offering to buy all of the structures and associated equipment at the facility to “Demolish and Scrape” the entire site, creating a cleared brownfield parcel.  This proposal did not fit NIAGARA Development’s desire or intent.  Instead NIAGARA Development took this opportunity to strategically plan the retention of the most marketable buildings, while accepting parts of the original proposition, which will result in the removal of the un-usable buildings.  This work will start immediately and will open up the remainder of the site for re-purposing of any type.  “Removing the unsuitable buildings will provide NIAGARA with a unique opportunity to market available space to any type of company and then specifically design buildings and usage patterns that fit the needs of today’s buyer,” says Spirtas.

The company removing the unusable structures will also spend a significant amount of money getting the railroad back in full operation giving NIAGARA Development a distinct advantage in marketing the property to new businesses.  “Bringing in upgraded rail will be a benefit to the mill property’s long-term redevelopment plans providing greater value to the remaining buildings,” says Niagara Mayor, George Bousley.  “Rail will be rebuilt from Kimberly Road to the mill site.”

“The Niagara facility offers some exceptional opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin for manufacturing and warehousing/distribution,” according to Tom Scheuerman, CPA, and managing broker of Grubb & Ellis|Pfefferle in Appleton, WI.  “From our vantage point, the repositioning and reuse of a former manufacturing facility like in Niagara offers great advantages for both companies looking for affordable space with excellent attributes and local communities with outstanding ready work forces.  In order to attract new business into an area, we have seen that facilities like Niagara are critical to that process because they are on-line and ready for occupancy.  This facility offers some exceptional manufacturing space, low-cost power, waste water treatment, expansion capability, rail service and hundreds of acres of land that can be very attractive to new businesses.”

Spirtas continues to show his commitment to the local area by setting up his corporate headquarters known as NIAGARA Worldwide at the Mill.  He will be using the former Clubhouse building as his main offices.  Extensive renovations are underway in that structure right now for occupancy in the next few weeks.  NIAGARA Worldwide specializes in services ranging from; Acquisitions, Consulting, Contracting, Development, Mining, Liquidation, and Trading.  Niagara Worldwide is NIAGARA Development’s first tenant setting up its operation in the notable Clubhouse building.

“The NewPage Niagara Mill redevelopment team named the Upper Menominee River Area Alliance (UMRAA), including New North, Inc., continues to focus on repurposing the mill site,” said Jerry Murphy, Executive Director of New North, Inc., the economic development organization of the 18-county region of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region.   “The Redevelopment team looks forward to continuing to work with NIAGARA Worldwide to market the existing mill site for future use.”

“The current ownership of Niagara is optimizing the site and removing old buildings that are functionally obsolete and a deterrent to future use and development.  This will enhance the site and allow for expansion capability around the structures that are usable for manufacturing and warehousing.  This approach of preparing sites and redevelopment of the facilities offers the greatest opportunity to attract new business.  We have seen this formula work successfully in other communities,” says Scheuerman.

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For more information about; NIAGARA Development or NIAGARA Worldwide, contact Eric J Spirtas – 314.780.3742 or by email at eric.spirtas@niagaraworldwide.com or through the company web site – www.niagaraworldwide.com.

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ADDITIONAL “CLUB HOUSE” HISTORY AND INFORMATION:

The first Club House was built in the year 1907 with the formal opening early in 1908.  The original building included a soda fountain, a small ice cream parlor, poolroom, shower and locker rooms, bowling alleys, and the gymnasium, which served alternately as gymnasium and theater.  A second floor housed the library, a dining room and kitchen, and rooms rented by the Masonic Lodge.  The Club House was rebuilt in 1926, with only the gymnasium of the original building remaining.  The bowling alleys were moved to the west side of the building, the ice cream parlor was enlarged as was the soda fountain, and the large lobby was constructed and furnished.  In addition, the second floor at that time had a modern kitchen, dining room: a Women’s Club Room, and lodge Rooms.

The Papermill Workers’Unionmaintains an office there.  The Skating Club used the Club facilities for planning their Annual Ice Review.  The second floor housed the Village Offices, and there was a Village Board Room.  The Post Office was located in the northeast corner of the first floor, and the Girls Scouts maintain a room on the second floor for their meetings.  The Niagara Community Club remained a truly “community” affair, for few activities of theNiagaravillage came into being without the Club playing some part.

144 Control Boards are available ON LINE today – Bids Close on Tuesday November 8th – Then OPEN HOUSE time!

We pulled these ready for use Control Boards

For an ON LINE offering.

Easy to view, Easy to assess, Easy to buy!

Bids Close on Tuesday November 8th – Then OPEN HOUSE time!

By CLICKING on the Pictures, you can see the detail and how the units are packaged.

We tried to make this offering VERY EASY, Let us know what you think.

Contact me at eric.spirtas@niagaraworldwide.com  

After this ON LINE offering,

NIAGARA Development is planning the

much anticipated “Open House”.

Paper Mill Complete Facility – Liquidation

Former – New Page Paper Mill
1101 Mill St., Niagara, WI USA

Through Jan. 15, 2012

By appointment, please call

For equipment details & more information

Call Burdette Wilber (314) 616-8422 or Eric Spirtas (866) 735-9925

Paper Mill Equip. New As of 2006:

Paper Machine 43
220” Paper Machine
Cincinnati Roll Grinder
Baghouse
4 Fields Electrostatic Precipitator
Hedemora Filter
Gardner Denver & Sullair Compressors
Actuators
Wet Lap Machine
Massive amount of Pumps
(2) Andritz Twin Wire Presses
Sprout-Walron & Beliot-Jones Refiners
Valmet Opti Reel
Voith Headbox’s
4-Station Kone Deck
Andritz Mixer
Dresser Log Loader

Much, Much More!

For equipment details & more information
Call Burdette Wilber (314) 616-8422 or Eric Spirtas (866) 735-9925

I am so impressed with my people. On their own; they prepped, lotted, marketed and will perform a major MOTOR auction closing on October 20th! Way to go NIAGARA Worldwide Team!

It is exciting when your team is able to not only function on its own, but to grow and succeed.  Creating opportunity for its clients without a hitch. 

Get ready for the next NIAGARA Development liquidation, set to be performed by NIAGARA Worldwide LLC in association with GW & Associates.  They will be selling a group of “A” rated motors for various industries, including the paper industry.

With a quick look at the lot book and an overview of the information, you will see the value of our next event.  Get on line and down load the application to participate and get the deal of a lifetime.

Let me know if you need any help registering. 

Eric J Spirtas – eric.spirtas@niagaraworldwide.com – 314.780.3742

Is there a proper way to price a used Twin Wire Press in good condition? NIAGARA Worldwide has (“2”) of them!

The only thing better than having two, fantastic condition Twin Wire Presses, is having two SOLD twin wire presses.  They will sell, but I would like to find them a home before I have to move them into a longer term storage cycle.

As we have moved closer to the structural demolition of the remnant mill area were the two “Twin Wire Units” sit, and the respective selective removal of the (“2”) Twin Wire press units [2.8 meter and a 2.6 meter respectively] that are positioned in the Bleaching Tower to be demolishing at the former NIAGARA NewPage paper mill. I am looking for help in pricing and selling these late model Andritz units.

The units are in great shape, with all controls, motors, spares and incidental support mechanisms.

I have been contacted by many interested parties, but no purchase orders, is it the price I am offering, or the sign of difficult times?  Are there just too many on the market?  Of course NIAGARA Worldwide has to remove the units, and can do so whole, directly to a truck.  The dismantle cost has to be covered, but what about the unit, how much should I charge.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Eric J. Spirtas
314.780.3742
eric.spirtas@niagaraworldwide.com

There must be a demand for Paper Making Refiners, everybody wants the NIAGARA Worldwide 42 inch Beloit Double “D” Refiner!

Even with the amount of product on the market, there sure seems to be a demand for the refiners that we have in stock, from our 42 Inch Beloit Double “D”, to our Sprout-Waldron 42 inch unit.

Have you seen all of the NIAGARA Worldwide PRIVATE TREATY Offering’s?

EQUIPMENT TYPE:   42 Inch Beloit DD 4000 Refiner

• Manufacturer                    Beloit
• Model                                    4342 HS
• Serial No.                             D-3041
• Condition                             Excellent, well maintained

MOTOR DATA:  

• Manufacturer                    Louis Allis
• Model/Type                        WP II X
• Serial No.                             7AP144L-001
• Horse Power                      1500 HP
• Speed                                    510 RMP
• Power Supply                    4160
• Volts                                      3 Phase, 60 Hz, 1.15 S.F.
• Frame                                   7410 Z

 

 

 EQUIPMENT TYPE:   42 Inch Sprout-Waldron Refiner

• Manufacturer                    Sprout-Waldron
• Model                                    42” T.F.
• Serial No.                             82-1610
• Condition                             Good, well maintained

 MOTOR DATA:  

• Manufacturer                    GE (General Electric)
• Model                                    5TS 850750C3
• Serial No.                             EW 8431102
• Horse Power                      1000 HP (Synchronous)
• Speed                                    514 RMP
• Power Supply                    4160 Volts, 3 Phase, 60 Hz, 1.0 P.F.
• Frame                                   8507 Z
• Excitation                            250 Volts DC, 36.1 Amps DC

Contact Me to discuss our other refiners, various equipment or even the Beloit and Sprout that you see here.

Let me know if you have any questions, as these units will be moving fast:

Eric J. Spirtas
NIAGARA Worldwide
314.780.3742 – eric.spirtas@niagaraworldwide.com