How a manufacturing company moved from ransomware recovery to IT modernization

Bepex is a manufacturing company that designs and produces industrial process equipment. The company’s rich history stems from the merger of three core brands in 1975: Strong Scott, Komarek Greaves and Rietz. Serving industries such as chemical and energy, Bepex leverages advanced technologies to custom-configure and deliver high-performance systems for nearly any material transformation imaginable. Using an exclusive range of technologies, they develop processes for challenging applications.

The Challenge

Bepex’s IT infrastructure was outdated, reflecting an early 2000s mindset that left them vulnerable. They faced frustrations with remote work capabilities and outdated conference room technology. They also experienced a misalignment between organizational IT needs and internal IT resources.

In late 2021, they became a victim of a ransomware attack via email that encrypted their entire IT infrastructure due to the absence of basic security controls, including multi-factor authentication. With their backup system compromised, their operations were at a standstill for over a month, and they were forced to pay a $500,000 ransom to regain access to their data.

Realizing the need for a significant IT overhaul, Bepex leadership sought out Thriveon for help.