November 2007 – PEM e-News
Welcome to the November edition of the PEM e-Newsletter!
Tracking world-class maintenance trends!
PEM
recently conducted an online world-class maintenance reader survey and
the results were astounding. We also struck a nerve, as readers put a
great deal of time, thought and passion into their written verbatim
answers. PEM wants to thank the readers who participated in the survey.
When
asked if their companies have achieved world-class maintenance
performance—a remarkable 92 percent said no and eight percent said yes.
This finding was unexpected, but many of the reader verbatim answers
quantified the 92 percent result. Think about it—92 percent of survey
respondents said their companies haven't achieved world-class
maintenance performance.
Readers were asked if
their companies would achieve world-class maintenance performance in
the next five years. A total of 52 percent of respondents said yes and
48 percent said no. As you can see, the split is fairly close between
the two respondent groups. This at least reveals some progress on the
world-class maintenance front, as readers look ahead to the next five
years.
Don't miss the PEM December issue (World-Class Maintenance Handbook).
Cheers,
Robert Robertson, PEM Editor
PEMAC Allied Member
rrobertson@clbmedia.ca
www.pem-mag.com
INDUSTRY NEWS
2008 industry forecast
CLEVELAND, OH—The
Freedonia Group Inc. conducted recent research, which shows U.S.
bearing demand is forecast to rise 3.1 percent per year through 2011 to
US$10.4 billion. Suppliers will benefit from largely favourable
economic conditions, with acceleration in aerospace-output growth and
an upturn in motor-vehicle production driving demand.
To read the full story, click here.
Timken innovates housed units
CANTON, OH—The
Timken Company announced two new innovations to its Timken Fafnir ball
bearing, housed-unit line—a larger, more durable housing and a new
setscrew locking system.
To read the full story, click here.
BSA's new lubrication guide
GLEN ELLYN, IL—The
Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) released a newly updated version
of its "Lubrication Guide" for use by the rest of the bearing industry.
Since its original publication, the guide has been included in BSA's
In-House Training Guide (IHTG), which offers a self-directed study of
bearing essentials.
To read the full story, click here.
Welders make sweet music
CLEVELAND, OH—Making
good welds is a lot like making good music—a carefully tuned set of
instruments perform together in pleasing harmony. Whether it's a small
repair job or large fabrication on a new skyscraper, Lincoln Electric
says its Magnum arc-welding guns provide dependable welds in a sleek
and easy-to-use way. There are many different products in the Magnum
family, including gas-shielded and self-shielded guns, spool guns,
submerged arc and fume-extraction guns.
To read the full story, click here.
Re-Launch of the BC Industrial Expo provides industrial community with the latest production solutions in their own backyard.
TORONTO, ON—Expo
Management Inc. has re-launched The BC Industrial Expo, the only trade
show in British Columbia that puts buyers and sellers together in the
industrial sectors of plant maintenance & engineering, design
engineering, equipment and machinery maintenance and original equipment
manufacturers. The BC Industrial Expo runs April 30th – May 1st, 2008,
at the TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre, in Abbotsford, British
Columbia.
Exhibitors will introduce new products
related to the MRO/OEM industrial sector, educate, demonstrate, and
meet new customers and prospects. Attendees will be able to examine the
latest advances in every area of maintenance and design. This includes,
but is not limited to engineering, automation technology,
computer-aided design and manufacturing, production machinery,
materials handling, motor fluid power, hydraulics, pneumatics, safety
& security, electronics, components, communications, and more.
“This
broad based industrial show is dedicated to MRO’s and OEM’s. With an
estimated 200 exhibitors and an anticipated 3000 attendee, it is a
great opportunity for exhibitors and attendees to network in a unique
environment. as a trade show such as this has not been available to the
industrial community for years.” Reported Lee Baker, Show Manager.
“We are also happy to have Plant Engineering & Maintenance
magazine on board as official media partner. Their promotional efforts
along with the expertise of Expo Management Inc, will ensure a top
quality attendance to the show.” says Baker.
Expo Management Inc. has been producing and managing trade shows for more than 15 years.
For additional information, go to www.bcindustrialexpo.ca or contact Lee Baker at 1-888-253-1718.
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In the PEM December issue:
- Words of Wisdom: What
is world-class maintenance and what does it look like? How can
organizations achieve world-class maintenance performance? Industry
leaders wade in on the subject.
- Numbers Don't Lie: PEM's
recent online survey provided remarkable results. When asked if their
companies have achieved world-class maintenance performance, 92 percent
or readers said no.
- Business of Maintenance: Reliability
guru Terry Wireman outlines how maintenance impacts a company's ability
to make a profit by examining the return-on-fixed-assets (ROFA)
indicator.
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