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In late summer, the Tessin region in Switzerland was struck by a devastating natural disaster as strong hailstorms, followed by heavy rainfall, wreaked havoc on the area. The consequences were devastating, with numerous properties severely damaged by the storm. However, in the midst of this crisis, the international collaboration of Polygon came to the forefront and demonstrated its strength.

In the aftermath of the powerful storm “Hans” that swept through Northern Europe, Norway experienced the full force of its effects, facing severe floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage. The situation led to the evacuation of many. During this crisis, Polygon has stepped up to play a crucial role in the restoration process, as more than 7,000 flood-related insurance claims have been filed, highlighting Polygon's vital contribution.

It was 5 o’clock in the morning, when a deafening crash broke the silence in the hotel, located in Berlin, Germany. The surprised guests came out of their rooms and met a horrifying scene in the hotel lobby. They saw that the world's biggest cylindrical aquarium, which was six stories high and filled with a million litres of water and 1,500 exotic fish, had suddenly turned into rubble.

At the Museum 't Oude Slot, in the Dutch city of Veldhoven, a glass shelf in a display cabinet collapsed, damaging precious statues. The unfortunate event occurred in February of last year, and the museum quickly approached Polygon’s VANWAARDE team to restore the art. With VANWAARDE’s skill in delicate restoration, the objects were given new life.

When our team in Polygon Denmark arrived at the scene of a major roof fire in a residential building, they knew that it would be an “all-nighter-effort”. Despite it being New Year’s Eve, they instantly got started on the urgent issues with initial damage control, as firefighters were still gaining control of the blaze. The project resulted in a 20–24-hour long effort. Here, we speak to Michael, a Polygon project leader, to find out more.