Computer Recovery Associates (CRA) has over 75 years of experience working in the supercomputer industry,
and direct knowledge of the most prestigious supercomputing sites in the world. We have the expertise to safely and efficiently recover computer hardware without damage or disruption to your operation.
Our Services
How We Do it
Our skilled workforce are experts in installing and de-installing supercomputer hardware
Our green truck fleet is used exclusively for all transportation
Our itemized asset management system and CRA’s proprietary inventory tracking tool
We use state-of-the-art packaging, material handling equipment, and floor coverings to safely move hardware without disrupting your operation
• We work closely with customers to develop a custom de-installation/move plan and timeline
• Material removed from the customer site will not be sent to a landfill
• We are fully insured and bonded
• We service customers in the United States and Europe
• We live for 100% customer satisfaction!
Timelapse of CRA removing Abel, a Petroleum-Geo-Services (PSG) 24 Cabinet XC 40 Cascade system. Two racks are currently on display at the Computer Museum of America in Atlanta, GA.
In The News
Big Iron Afterlife: How Ornl’s Titan Supercomputer was Recycled
What happens to an outdated supercomputer when it’s replaced by a newer, faster machine?
When the Cray XK7 Titan supercomputer was finally decommissioned on August 1 after 7 years of faithful service, it had successfully executed a total of 2.8 million jobs for scientists around the world.
OUR TEAM
CRAIG WEBB
35 plus years of experience in the supercomputing industry
Based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Craig has worked for Cray, Silicon Graphics, and Hewlett-Packard managing transportation, services, parts, and asset recovery.
TERRY JACKSON
30 plus years of experience in the supercomputing industry.
As owner of Jackson Moving and Storage. Based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Terry has 30 plus years of delivering, installing and deinstalling supercomputers to customers in the U.S. and Canada.
Bob Hoehn
38 years of experience in the supercomputing industry installing and de-installing Cray supercomputers worldwide.
Based in Chippewa Falls, WI, Bob leads the operations team at CRA. His responsibilities include initial client site visit, project planning and running the job site.
Contact us.
craig@computerrecoveryassociates.com
(715) 944-9485
terry@computerrecoveryassociates.com
(715) 215-1210
2214 Heimstead Road Eau Claire, WI 54703