Saved A Customer Over $1,000,000 in Soybean Fire Recovery

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the facility turned to us for our expertise in fire recovery and commodity salvage.

Challenges

• A sudden and unexpected fire put the entire soybean inventory at risk.
• Identifying the fire’s cause was crucial to understanding how to attack the fire while also maximizing the recovery. 
• Separating usable soybeans from those rendered unsalvageable by fire damage.

Our Approach

Accident Discovery & Cause Identification

• Upon arrival, we conducted a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Identifying the source helped in mitigating further risk and assisted with insurance and liability claims.

Strategic Separation of Soybeans

• Rather than allowing all soybeans to be written off as a total loss, we swiftly initiated a separation process. This involved sorting burning soybeans into two distinct piles:
  • Severely Damaged Beans: Removed from the facility to prevent further contamination and losses.
  • Salvageable Beans: Isolated and assessed for quality.

Market Recovery & Financial Impact

• Through our quick response and innovative salvage techniques, We successfully recovered 100,000 bushels of soybeans that remained viable for sale.
• These beans were sold at market prices, generating an additional recovery of over $1,000,000 for the customer.

Outcome & Customer Benefit

• The facility avoided a total loss scenario, significantly reducing financial damage.
• The salvaged product led to substantial revenue recovery, proving the effectiveness of our rapid response and strategic approach.

Conclusion

Our expertise in fire recovery not only saved the customer from a significant financial loss but also demonstrated the value of quick action and innovative problem-solving in agricultural salvage operations. By identifying the fire’s cause and strategically managing the situation, we helped secure over $1,000,000 in additional recovery—mitigating the financial hardship and turning the disaster into a salvage success story.