Disruptions or damage to cement manufacturing plants can lead to significant delays in construction projects. We recognise the importance of continuous production and have the expertise to assess risks that may affect business continuity.
The cement industry operates complex machinery and technologies to produce cement and concrete that is used for a variety of uses, including civil engineering projects, renovations and in residential and commercial construction.
Cement manufacturing involves complex machinery, such as rotary kilns and preheater ovens, that operate at temperatures exceeding 1500°C. Damage to this equipment can be costly to repair and poses risks to production efficiency. Typically, kilns are operated beyond their expected lifespan, increasing the likelihood of operational failures.
Forensic Investigation
Losses that occur at cement manufacturing plants take many forms, including machinery breakdown, conveyor fires, and building collapse as a result of undercalculated or understated impact of vibrations. We have investigated incidents at cement plants worldwide and gained insights into the specific types of losses that can occur.
Reinstatement
Following a loss, it can be a struggle to find replacement systems. Many specialised systems are manufactured and supplied by turnkey suppliers, making it challenging to source new material. We can help with like kind and quality replacement.
Risk Management
CEERISK experts have been instructed to review several severe risks present at cement manufacturer and concrete contractor facilities. These risks included potential fire hazards and possible machinery failures, these hazards could have potentially resulted in extreme and costly losses.
A fluctuating market environment can lead to idling parts of the plant, then restarting at a later date, this presents special risks associated with the start-up and maintenance of manufacturing machinery.
