About Us
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Atlantic Coast Dismantling, LLC has been in business since 2008. Ben Ketschke was a founding member of the company. A recent partnership with 30-year demolition veteran Steven Testa has quickly re-established Atlantic Coast Dismantling's capabilities tenfold as the Northeast's premier demolition firm. ACD specializes in heavy civil, industrial, building, marine, bridge and selective demolition. Atlantic Coast Dismantling can also provide services in the sectors of heavy lift, critical lift, abatement and asset recovery.
Atlantic Coast Dismantling's estimating and project management staff, headed by Ralph Marchant, provides diverse backgrounds and industry-specific knowledge to design and implement operational plans, which are responsive to customer needs. Atlantic Coast Dismantling performs extensive project assessment and planning to develop contract terms and specifications, which address the unique requirement of each project.
Atlantic Coast Dismantling employs a staff of highly skilled experts versed in all aspects of the demolition industry. We offer a complete range of demolition services geared to fulfill the specific needs for the task at hand. This, combined with our client-oriented philosophy, will ensure the highest quality performance in the most efficient, economical, and environmentally conscious way to safely complete each project.
Name
Title
Bio
Steven
Testa
Partner
Steve has experience in all levels of the demolition industry for over 38 years, specializing and excelling in Heavy Civil Construction and Demolition. He is considered one of the leading demolition experts in the country. He has overseen all operations of critical demolition over highways, waterways, and electrified railroad tracks without any negative impact. Steve first started in the industry at a young age working for his family who has been in business for over 47 years. Over the past 30 years, he has removed numerous elevated highways involving critical lifts over traffic and pedestrians on Boston’s Central Artery “Big Dig” project. He has successfully completed demolition projects in every sector including automotive plants, power plants, heavy & highway projects, marine demolition, commercial, residential and institutional facilities and buildings. He sets the tone for the company on his commitment to safety and is involved with the planning and management of all major projects by keeping an active presence on site. Steve has an extensive background in estimating, project management, contract negotiations and machine operations.
Ben
Ketschke
Partner
Ben has more than 20 years of experience specializing in demolition of commercial, residential, institutional facilities, buildings and power plants. He has an extensive background in the abatement and demolition of industrial and commercial mechanical systems including boilers, heat exchangers, chillers, air handling units, tanks, vessels, piping systems, stacks, process equipment and selective demolition in occupied buildings. He is involved with the planning and management of the field operations on all major demolition projects.
Ralph
Marchant
CEO
Ralph has been working in the heavy civil construction industry for over 30 years. He has functioned in several capacities including project superintendent, project manager and vice president. His experience includes work for the CA/T (Central Artery), MBTA and MassDOT. Ralph attended Central Connecticut State University, where he received a bachelor's degree in Construction Management.
Barry
Ketschke
Senior Project Manager
Barry has been working in the construction industry for over 40 years. His background is working in and around power plants. He was station director at both the Salem Harbor Station and Brayton Point Station. This knowledge helps Barry provide a superior ability to estimate and oversee various mechanical demolition projects. Barry attended Marietta College for his bachelor's degree and Northeastern University for his Master of Science in Environmental Science.
Equipment
ACD is equipped to do any job with our vast amount of heavy demolition equipment. Currently, ACD owns the following equipment:
(3) Komatsu PC1250 Excavators - One equipped with 150' Telescoping High Reach Boom
(2) CAT 374 Excavators
(8) CAT 349 Excavators
(3) CAT 335 Zero Turn Excavators
(3) CAT 328 Zero Turn Excavators
(2) CAT 972 Loaders
(4) Takeuchi TB280 Mini-Excavators
ACD utilizes hydraulic hammers up to 25,000 foot-pounds as well as hydraulic shears for the PC1250 with 48" jaw openings.
