Case Study: Mercedes‑Benz U.S. achieves safe, continuous operations and avoids costly weather shutdowns with StormGeo

How Mercedes-Benz U.S. uses timely, accurate forecasts to maintain safe operations

Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc. faced major operational risk from severe weather at its Tuscaloosa, AL just‑in‑time assembly plant — tornadoes, winter ice and storms can force costly shutdowns (about $1.2M per hour and roughly $5M in annual losses) and disrupt a 75‑mile employee and supplier radius. To manage that risk, Mercedes Benz has relied since 2007 on StormGeo’s hour‑by‑hour weather monitoring and alerting service with live meteorologist support.

StormGeo delivers frequent, high‑precision forecasts and 72‑hour warnings plus real‑time meteorologist updates, allowing Mercedes Benz’s safety team to track rapid storm shifts and make targeted evacuate/stop‑production decisions. By using StormGeo’s focused forecasts, the plant has avoided unnecessary shutdowns, protected employees and reduced potential supply‑chain and production losses, improving continuity and safety decisions.

Mercedes Benz

Cicero Bevelle

Safety Specialist