LIVESTOCK RENDERING PLANT
Project Management / Betterments Reduction Identified $4.5M in Betterments.
EQUIPMENT IMPACTED:
- Rotary Grinders
- Rotary Screens
- Product Pressers
- Centrifuges
- Water Treatment Equipment
- Environmental Control Equipment
- Crax Bin
- Thermal Oxidizer
- Boilders
- Process Condenser
- Storage Conveyance Systems
- Material Pumping Systems
SITUATION:
A major fire at a rendering plant caused severe damage to specialized processing equipment, resulting in an immediate facility shutdown.
RESULTS:
- Reduced Costs: The insured initially submitted $1.83M in equipment damage. ILC validated and approved $17.33M, identifying and removing $4.5M in betterments from the claim.
- Client Confidence: Demonstrated ILC’s value as a trusted partner in resolving complex, high-stakes machinery losses.
VALUE-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS:
Weekly Focus Meetings: Participated in ongoing restoration meetings with client, the insured, and equipment manufacturers for nearly two years to keep the claim progressing efficiently.
Damage & Cost Scope Reviews: Collaborated with the insured and fabrication partners to define and agree on repair, replacement, and betterment scopes – reviewing extensive equipment designs and process flow diagrams.
EPA Documentation Analysis: Assessed EPA and manufacturer documentation to verify code-driven upgrades, uncovering discrepancies that led to significant cost savings.