Organizing a modern maintenance department at one of the world’s largest boiler factory
In 2007, Alstom acquired a majority stake in Wuhan Boiler Company (WBC), initiating a project to relocate production from its historical location started in 1957 in downtown Wuhan to a newly-built facility in the East Lake Development Zone. In 2015, US energy giant GE acquired Alstom’s energy business, the biggest industrial investment GE has ever made.
read moreRecap of 2014 projects: example of multisite automotive project
This month we would like to share another example of multisite maintenance improvement project, this time in the automotive industry. Although discrete manufacturing is considered less maintenance-intensive than process industries, maintenance can have a tremendous impact. This is especially true of automotive suppliers, facing stringent requirements for quality and just-in-time delivery from automakers, their clients.
read moreOverview of projects launched in 2013 (Part 1)
After we published a short 2013 recap in our January newsletter, some readers asked for more information about our new customers. This month’s Customer article will introduce our most interesting 2013 deals focused on discrete manufacturing and facility management (note that only projects started in 2013 are listed here). Projects in other the process industry segment will be featured next month.
read morePractical maintenance improvement supports production ramp-up at leading heat exchangers manufacturer
Fives Cryo manufactures brazed aluminum plate-fin heat exchangers used in industrial gas processes for air separation units, hydrocarbons separation, ethylene production, natural gas liquefaction by cryogenic process and low-temperature refrigeration.
read moreWorld leader in optical products benefits from integrating maintenance in its supply chain
The world leader in ophthalmic optical products, Essilor International researches, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight.
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