For the management of one of Germany’s largest fertiliser factories, it was every plant manager’s nightmare: a major fire had severely damaged key parts of the facility, putting production at risk. Decisions had to be made immediately—ensuring operational safety, protecting employees, and preventing a total shutdown with serious consequences for supply chains and customers.

In this exceptional situation, it was clear: a partner was needed who could respond instantly, understand the situation, and implement pragmatic solutions. Just a few hours after the fire, the METZEN team was on site. Drawing on combined expertise in manufacturing, welding, and assembly, we implemented measures that allowed production to continue despite the damage. Emergency repairs, temporary bypasses, and structural reinforcements laid the foundation for safe ongoing operations. At the same time, we sourced replacement components from our network and integrated them precisely and reliably into the existing systems.

Crucial to this effort was close coordination with plant management and on-site fire safety teams. This enabled production in key areas to resume within a very short time, while preparations for comprehensive restoration of the damaged equipment were carried out in parallel.

In moments when every hour counts, it takes partners who bring not only expertise, but also reliability and determination. That is exactly what METZEN stands for. We safeguard production processes—even when conditions are far from predictable.

METZEN. When it matters.