“Forming a partnership with ABB, we have accomplished production performance improvement and reduced maintenance costs. Our results are a continuing and sustainable process that will pay lasting dividends.” Maintenance Manager, US Chemical Plant Business Challenge Although a Southeast chemical plant was well-staffed, had high equipment productivity and was growing, the operating costs in an increasingly competitive market were reducing profit margins. High production levels were funded by high maintenance costs due to emergency change-outs, poor reliability and less than optimal asset life. Core repair maintenance work was completed by contractors, and plant reliability was more attributable to new equipment than strong reliability practices. Solution ABB Reliability Consulting was sel

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