Calculating how much downtime you can afford helps determine the actions your plant needs to take before the unexpected outage occurs. Outside of scheduled downtime, how many unplanned hours offline can your plant take without breaking a sweat? Read More
There are only two seasons when managing a manufacturing facility— outage season and planning-your-outage season. Planning your outage sets the stage for a safe and efficient outage and establishes an optimized production environment. Read More
Outdated or inefficient equipment uses more electricity and increases carbon emissions. Preventive and routine maintenance can improve your equipment’s energy efficiency for better production, increased cost-savings, and reduced carbon emissions. Read More
Electricity production and industrial production for raw materials and finished goods together account for almost half of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the United States, with carbon dioxide accounting for most of these emissions. Read More
Planning your yearly outage is critical because unexpected downtime can significantly impact your steel mill’s production timelines and your bottom line. You need a plan to fulfill your maintenance needs and keep your outage on schedule, setting your steel mill up for success next outage season! Read More
When a certain piece of equipment starts getting a little too much attention from the maintenance team, it’s time to ask yourself the question, “Repair or replace?” While repairing equipment to avoid making a huge investment sounds good for a little while, there comes a point where you’re investing more… Read More
Regular maintenance is the foundation for plant success, regardless of the size of your facility or the industry you serve. The unexpected is inevitable, so keeping your plant up and running all day is a daunting task. How can your plant make the most of planned outages to avoid unplanned… Read More
Energy efficiency, for decades, was the key buzzword in the power industry. Now, with tougher regulations and tighter marins, the operative word is “sustainability” – being able to produce power efficiently while staying within emissions controls and being economical in the process for an indefinite period of time. Maintenance goes… Read More
