Case Studies
Sandmeyer Steel's Weekend Rally to Power Large East Coast Plant
The Challenge:
In the energy sector, time is of the essence, especially for refineries that process hundreds of thousands of barrels per day. When one such facility, with a total throughput capacity of 180,000 barrels per day, faced an unexpected shutdown, the stakes couldn't have been higher. The interruption not only risked significant financial losses but also threatened the supply chain stability crucial for countless businesses and consumers. The urgent need? Ten stainless steel plates, 304H grade, 1.25" thick and sized 48 x 96 inches, required immediately to get the refinery back to its operational capacity. The call for help came on a Saturday morning, a time when most suppliers would be hard-pressed to respond.
The Solution:
Recognizing the critical nature of the request and the impact of every passing hour, Sandmeyer Steel acted swiftly. Our team, accustomed to responding to rush orders, evaluated our inventory and found a solution that could closely meet the client's needs: six plates of 48 x 120 inches and three plates of 48 x 96 inches. With precision and efficiency, our state-of-the-art plasma cutting machine prepared the plates to the required specifications. Despite the weekend timing, we were set and ready to go with a Sunday morning crew to process and ship the job — a testament to our commitment to being the most responsive and reliable source of defect-free products.
The Result:
Our prompt action and solution-oriented approach enabled the refinery to minimize downtime and quickly resume its critical operations, safeguarding its 210,000-barrel-per-day throughput capacity. This not only demonstrated Sandmeyer Steel's reliability and dedication to client success but also strengthened the trust between us and our customer. So much so, that within the same week of this emergency, the customer placed three more orders with us, reflecting their satisfaction and confidence in our services.
Why Sandmeyer Steel?
The quality you need...
Sandmeyer Steel has designed and implemented a superior Quality Assurance Program to serve the quality requirements for material and value-added processes for multiple process industries.
The service you deserve...
Our dedicated team is ready to serve you. With 24/7 service and touchpoints around the globe, we'll make sure you get what you need, when you need it.
The inventory you don't expect...
Sandmeyer Steel maintains the largest single-site inventory of stainless steel, nickel alloy, and titanium plate and plate products in North America.
Sandmeyer Steel Company is committed to being the most knowledgeable, responsive and reliable source of defect-free stainless steel plate, nickel alloy plate, and titanium products – delivered to our customers on time and at a competitive cost.
