PEM Presents Wireman's Wire Starting today, maintenance guru Terry Wireman delivers an exclusive PEM enewsletter on the first Tuesday of every month. Beginning a Maintenance Strategy: Proactive Maintenance There are many organizations that reduced the size of their maintenance organization and focused strictly on a ''fix-it-when-it-breaks'' strategy during the recession. Now, as the recession is starting to ease, companies are beginning to review their maintenance organizations and are focusing on implementing a proactive approach to equipment/asset management. Read Terry's full column on how to move from reactive to proactive maintenance — and how to change a company's culture, too. >> READ NOW MORE: Also by Terry Wireman... Avoid breakdowns with proper lubrication Terry discusses why the responsibility for lubrication activities is delegated to the "new person," and how to avoid costly machinery breakdowns. To find out how, click here. 7 simple steps to achieve energy savings Where does a company begin to create an energy efficiency strategy? It should start with a program that includes objectives of reducing energy consumption while increasing energy efficiency. From identifying energy-intensive assets to developing PM and PdM programs, Terry says what needs to be on your checklist. For the complete list, click here. • Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag

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