The incident
In September 2023, a severe flooding event struck the region of Larissa, causing extensive damage to three major industrial facilities. The plants included power generation units with generator sets, high and medium voltage switchgear, production machinery, and robotic material handling systems.
A prolonged shutdown would have led to massive financial losses, supply chain disruption, and severe impact on employment. BSM Tech was called in to lead the restoration process.
The challenge
Floodwaters infiltrated electrical circuits, covered generator sets, and disrupted robotic logistics systems. High and medium voltage panels showed corrosion and mud deposits, while production lines were completely offline. Restoration had to be carried out with absolute safety and in strict compliance with the IICRC S500 standard for water damage restoration.
The remediation process
A multidisciplinary BSM Tech team consisting of certified Fire & Water Restoration Specialists, electricians, electronics engineers, and supervising mechanical engineers followed the S500 methodology step by step.
First, floodwater was removed with high-capacity pumps and specialized dehumidification units. All contaminated surfaces, cabling, and switchgear were cleaned and disinfected according to IICRC S500 protocols.
Generator sets were dismantled, internally cleaned, dried, and tested to prevent corrosion in motors and alternators. High and medium voltage panels were restored using dry cleaning methods, thermal drying systems, and dielectric testing to ensure safety prior to re-energization.
Production machinery was restored with precision cleaning, including Laser Cleaning for metallic surfaces, followed by functional testing and insulation replacement where required. Robotic handling systems underwent decontamination of servomotors, PLCs, and sensors, with reprogramming and operational testing completed before handover.
Results
Within three weeks, all three plants were fully restored. Production lines resumed, generator sets and HV/MV panels were certified for safe operation, and robotic logistics systems returned to service.
The downtime was minimized, and losses were drastically reduced thanks to BSM Tech’s immediate intervention. Each plant received a complete technical report with full documentation of the process, compliance with IICRC S500, and certification of restored equipment.
Conclusion
BSM Tech demonstrated its unmatched ability to restore critical infrastructure after large-scale disasters. By applying the IICRC S500 standard and deploying certified Fire & Water Restoration Specialists, the company safeguarded the operational continuity of three major industrial plants in Larissa, protecting production, employees, and the local economy.