Reduced Lead Time and Cost Reduction by Over $15M
Chemical Processing Facility
Case Study
Fire
Soot
Water
Product Contamination
Services Provided
Subrogation
Technical Clerking
Inventory Analysis
The Situation
A major fire disrupted a critical chemical processing facility – destroying two buildings and damaging proprietary equipment. The client faced severe business interruption risk as one of only three global suppliers of materials essential to municipal water systems and other critical industries, including healthcare.
Equipment Impacted
- Chemical Processing Machinery
- Packaging Equipment
- Shafts
- Bearings
- Controls
- High-temperature Components
Value-Driven Solutions
Accelerated Production
Negotiated priority manufacturing with the OEM, cutting nickel pump casting lead time from 6-9 months to 2-3 weeks.
Fast-Tracked Repairs
Initiated large motor evaluations and rebuilds within days.
Innovation Over Obsolescence
Sourced alternatives for discontinued components.
Business Continuity
Enabled temporary operations and expedited critical-path repairs to limit interruption.
The Results
Saved Time
Rapid recovery prevented extended shutdown.
Reduced Costs
$9.3M restoration cost vs. $24.6M – $31M RCV loss estimate.
Smart Asset Decisions
Strategic repair/ restoration preserved essential machinery.
Real Claims, Real Results