Project overview
Challenge:
When a steam control valve in a mixing/finishing line failed, a chemical company faced a lead time of almost two months for a replacement.
Solution:
Ferguson sourced a replacement within days, saving the company $20,000 in production downtime and $33,000 in potential storage costs for unprocessed material.
Product used:
Trimteck® control valve
Ferguson advantages:
- In-depth product knowledge
- Extensive network of manufacturer partnerships
- Fast response for agile solutions
Project background and scope
Industrial facilities don’t seem like delicate ecosystems—until the unexpected failure of one critical component threatens to grind the whole operation to a halt. Without a crystal ball, there are few ways to get ahead of these kinds of situations, so facilities need supply partners that can respond quickly to emergencies to reduce downtime and minimize revenue loss.
A chemical company found itself in this exact position after losing a steam control valve in one of its mixing/finishing lines. As their preferred supplier, we were tasked with replacing the valve with the same product.
Because the failed valve shut down the entire line, the company needed a replacement in seven to 10 days. When we contacted the original equipment manufacturer to source the new valve, they quoted a lead time of six to seven weeks.
Method
Understanding the gravity of the situation, our product experts immediately began looking for alternatives from our expansive network of manufacturer partnerships. We identified a solution in the form of Trimteck, a domestic valve manufacturer.
By sourcing the Trimteck control valve, we were able to condense the replacement timeline to five business days and save the chemical company $20,000 in production downtime.
Our fast response also saved the company from storing unprocessed material in rented tanker trucks for the duration—an added cost savings of more than $33,000.
The solution: Ferguson Industrial
Our product knowledge and manufacturer partnerships generate agile solutions for unexpected downtime—and keep your company moving forward.
Visit ferguson.com/industrial to learn how we can help you overcome business obstacles.