Ferrousity, Managing Director Bill Penn, has been involved in more than 40 cause investigations regarding large industrial plant failure. Over 20 of these investigations have covered different types of furnace failures for ferrous and non-ferrous furnaces. Other forensic investigation cases have involved other equipment in metals plants and material handling/unloading facilities. Establishing the detailed root cause of failure allows loss adjusters, lawyers and insurance companies to make the correct and proportionate commercial decisions.