Preparing for a Summer Plant Shutdown

It’s that time of year—auto, manufacturing, and industrial plants all over the country are getting ready for the traditional summer shutdown, also known as a plant turnaround. In many ways, plant shutdowns are a bit of a drag. They’re usually expensive, both in terms of the labor needed to get the work done quickly and […]


Spring & Summer Preventative Maintenance for Your Equipment

Spring is here, and as seasons and temperatures change, it’s a great time to make sure you have the right maintenance plan in place for your industrial equipment and machinery. As any plant manager, factory owner, or engineer knows, preventative maintenance can make all the difference when it comes to avoiding downtime and keeping costs […]



Shutdown Checklist

PLANNING FOR YOUR ANNUAL SHUTDOWN? Download OUR CHECKLIST TO MAXIMIZE THE DOWNTIME. We’ve talked about plant shutdowns on the blog before, including why they’re necessary and how to plan ahead for success. But now it’s time to get into the nuts and bolts of what to do during downtime to ensure you’re using it most […]




How Hiring a Consultant Can Save Big Money for Your Plant

Imagine this: your company is growing fast, and it’s time to move production to a new, bigger building. You’ve tackled all the obvious issues—the property is purchased or leased, the move-in date established, the crew prepared. But once you get all your equipment moved in, you realize you’ve got bigger problems: you need different electric […]


Spring Preventative Maintenance for Your Equipment

Spring is almost here, and as seasons and temperatures change, it’s a great time to make sure you have the right maintenance plan in place for your industrial equipment and machinery. As any plant manager, factory owner, or engineer knows, preventative maintenance can make all the difference when it comes to avoiding downtime and keeping […]