A manufacturing company faced a sudden and costly operational disruption after experiencing a severe data breach that shut down its operations for six weeks. While the business had a strong foundation and a steady customer base, the interruption caused significant production delays and backlog. On top of that, a $2 million loan was coming due in just a few months, compounding the urgency to get operations back on track.
Vision
The company’s leadership was focused on one clear goal: getting backed-up customer orders out the door as quickly as possible. Restoring day-to-day operations and fulfilling obligations would allow the business to rebuild trust, retain accounts, and stabilize revenue.
Opportunity
The manufacturing backlog represented more than just late shipments, it was lost revenue waiting to be unlocked. With the right amount of capital, the company could purchase the raw materials needed to restart production and preserve customer relationships during a vulnerable period. The payoff? A return to profitability and momentum within weeks.
Challenge
Operational Disruption
A six-week shutdown due to a cybersecurity breach brought production to a halt.
Loan Maturity Pressure
A $2 million loan was approaching maturity within four months, creating financial stress.
Working Capital Gap
The company needed liquidity fast to purchase materials and resume production, traditional lenders couldn’t move fast enough.
How Fora Financial Helped
Fora Financial stepped in with a $750,000 working capital solution, providing the fast turnaround the manufacturer needed. The capital was used to immediately purchase critical raw materials and resume production. Fora’s speed, flexibility, and streamlined approval process allowed the business to avoid further delays while gaining runway to manage the looming loan maturity.
Results
Production Restored
The business was able to secure materials and resume manufacturing operations without delay.
Revenue Recovered
With orders now going out the door, the company quickly began generating revenue again.
Crisis Averted
The funding helped stabilize the business during a crucial moment, ensuring continuity while preparing to address the larger $2M obligation.
Conclusion
Thanks to Fora Financial’s quick response and flexible terms, this manufacturing business regained its footing after an unexpected shutdown. The funding helped protect the company’s reputation, satisfy customer demand, and maintain financial health leading into a critical repayment period.
Why Fora Financial
-
Fast Approval
Fora provided the quickest path to capital—when time was critical.
-
Largest Funded Amount
Compared to other lenders, Fora delivered the highest amount needed to restart operations.
-
Tailored Support
Fora took the time to understand the situation and structured a solution that aligned with short- and long-term needs.