Case Study

Reduced Claim Cost by over $700,000

Fire Damage at Metal Processing Plant

Case Study

Fire
Smoke
Water

Services Provided

Project Management
Repair vs Replace
Inventory Analysis

Fire Damage on Metal Processing Equipment
Fire Damage on Metal Processing Equipment
Fire Damage on Metal Processing Equipment
Fire Damage on Metal Processing Equipment

The Situation

A fire at a manufacturing, heat treating, and electroplating facility in Utah caused fire, smoke, and water damage to critical production equipment, including the Automatic Zinc Plating Line, penetrant equipment, ultrasonic tanks, part washing equipment, and multiple polypropylene tanks. The loss posed significant challenges related to equipment restoration scope, vendor control, limited plant space, and potential business interruption. Immediate technical expertise and oversight were required to accurately assess damage, control costs, and restore operations efficiently.

Equipment Impacted

  • Penetrant Equipment

  • Ultrasonic Tank

  • Polypropylene Tanks

  • Part Washing Equipment

  • Automatic Zinc Plating Line

Value-Driven Solutions

Repair-vs-Replace Analysis

Using equipment-specific repair methodologies, ILC identified restoration opportunities that avoided unnecessary equipment replacement.

Vendor Oversight and Cost Control

ILC provided onsite project management, reviewed all vendor repair and restoration quotes, and secured third-party pricing through its trusted vendor network. 

 

Coordinated Restoration and Management

Daily onsite management and carrier updates ensured repairs were completed on schedule, minimized business interruption, and maintained transparency throughout the claim.

 

Fire Damage on Metal Processing Equipment

The Results

Reduced Costs

ILC delivered over $700,000 in total cost savings through repair-vs-replace analysis, elimination of vendor markups, and sourcing competitive third-party repair solutions.

Avoided Unnecessary EquipmentReplacement

By determining that most damaged equipment could be restored to pre-loss condition, ILC prevented costly equipment replacement and reduced both claim severity and downtime.

Reduced BI Exposure

Effective onsite project management, vendor coordination, and space planning allowed repairs to be completed efficiently, minimizing disruption to plant operations and accelerating the return to production.

 

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Reduced Claim Cost by over $700,000

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