Case Study
Tier 1 Supplier Avoids EPA Fine with Fast, Direct OWS3500 Procurement
A Director of Procurement standardized on the Joruva OWS3500 to close a compliance gap ahead of an EPA inspection. By buying manufacturer-direct (no distributor delays), the team installed in time, documented compliance, and avoided significant penalties — while setting a repeatable template for other plants.
Fine avoided
Passed EPA inspection
< 72 hrs
Purchase to scheduled delivery*
Zero violations
Since installation
Std. playbook
Rollout to sister sites
*Typical when in stock and within standard carrier zones.
Background
The supplier’s compressors generated oily condensate volumes that exceeded the aging separator’s capacity. A scheduled EPA/state inspection created an urgent timeline and potential penalties.
Challenge
- Legacy OWS could not handle current condensate loads across multiple lines.
- Distributor lead times risked missing the inspection window.
- Plants needed a repeatable, documented compliance playbook for future audits.
Solution
- Bypassed distributor delays with Joruva’s manufacturer-direct purchase path — rapid quoting, PO acceptance, and freight scheduling.
- Installed the OWS3500 sized for multi-compressor networks, with Reactis™ additive and SERVKIT3500 for predictable upkeep.
- Packaged audit-ready documentation (sizing rationale, maintenance cadence, discharge guidance) for the inspection.
Results
- Avoided EPA fine; inspection passed with documented separator capacity and maintenance plan.
- Lead time collapsed via direct procurement — from internal approval to scheduled delivery in under 72 hours when stock was available.
- Zero violations post-installation; maintenance tracked via SERVKIT3500 cadence.
- Standardized rollout template replicated to other plants.
“Going direct with Joruva is the difference between hoping and knowing. We skipped distributor delays, had the OWS3500 on the way in days, and walked into the inspection with confidence.”
— Director of Procurement, Tier 1 Supplier
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