In this session, Drew Troyer, President & CEO of Noria Corporation and Chief Technical Editor of Reliable Plant magazine, explains how equipment reliability drives the entire manufacturing value chain. He outlines the links between reliability, lean manufacturing, return on net assets (RONA), and ov

In the second installment of his series, Drew Troyer—President & CEO of Noria Corporation and Chief Technical Editor of Reliable Plant magazine—examines how reliability is woven into the manufacturing equipment value chain. He outlines key concepts that set the stage for lean manufacturing, Retu

Drew Troyer, president and CEO of Noria Corporation and chief technical editor of Reliable Plant magazine, discusses how reliability intersects with every stage of the manufacturing equipment value chain in this third installment of his series.By integrating lean manufacturing principles, Return on

As president and CEO of Noria Corporation and the chief technical editor of Reliable Plant magazine, Drew Troyer explains how overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) drives plant reliability. OEE is a cornerstone of lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System, calculated as the product of Ava

While organizing my office, I reflected on Noria Corporation’s milestones and upcoming events. Anniversaries: Noria Corporation is celebrating its 10th year in business in 2008. The company publishes Reliable Plant magazine, Machinery Lubrication, and Practicing Oil Analysis magazines, runs three co

This isn’t rocket science, says Mark Calkins, senior manager of Boeing’s Seattle maintenance organization. Yet his mission is far from trivial: re‑thinking maintenance to boost reliability, productivity, and profit. Boeing is the world’s largest commercial and military aircraft manufacturer. The co

Plant managers often explore outsourcing maintenance to curb operating costs. The decision hinges on multiple factors, including the nature of the business and the role maintenance plays in core operations. One key question is whether maintenance is part of the business’s core services. In a hospita

In the world of maintenance planning, the term schedule success offers a more accurate reflection of performance than the traditional focus on schedule compliance. While compliance implies a punitive relationship between supervisors and the schedule, success acknowledges that the plant’s reality can

Many professionals underestimate the true value of a comprehensive lubricant analysis program. While often labeled as an “oil analysis” initiative, this terminology shifts focus away from the greases that play a critical role in many systems. The result is a simplistic view that sees analysis only a

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) was founded in 1992 to support those in the maintenance and reliability function. A review of its website, www.smrp.org, reveals a clear mission: Facilitate the exchange of information through a structured network of maintenance and r

Industrial leaders often debate the merits of life‑cycle cost (LCC) analysis as a strategy for reducing total ownership expenses while enhancing asset performance. Yet, few organizations have adopted a systematic, sustained LCC program. The consensus is clear: integrating LCC principles improves lon

Fred Morrison serves as Boeing’s Senior Manager of Paint Operations for the company’s Seattle and Renton, Washington sites, where he oversees the 737 fleet. “Maintenance is my best friend,” Morrison says. “We all know how crucial maintenance is, yet we also know how essential it is to deliver aircr

At the 2024 Aircraft Maintenance Summit during the Aviation Industry Expo, AMTSociety, an affinity group of aircraft maintenance professionals, announced the champions of its inaugural Maintenance Skills Competition.The event gave licensed and student A&P mechanics, as well as U.S. military personne

Choosing the right distributor is essential for ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing total cost of ownership. The decision should be based on depth of capability, not just price. Consider how deep a potential distributor’s engineering resources are, the breadth of its product range, and its

Indiana has long been a stronghold of steady capital and maintenance investment. In the second half of 2007, the state attracted more than $7.5 billion in construction projects, and despite a national recession, that momentum has continued into 2008. Industrial Info reports that more than $6.9 billi

Renowned author and educator Terry Wireman, CPMM will lead a series of webinars for the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE). Drawing from his new ten‑volume Maintenance Strategy series published by Industrial Press, these sessions provide actionable insights for plant and facilities profess

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially recognized Goodrich Corporation for its exemplary work in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) training. Several Goodrich sites across the United States received commendations for exceeding FAA performance benchmarks. Honored locations inclu

EgyptAir has awarded Pratt & Whitney a 13‑year service agreement to maintain its 13 PW4090 engines, a contract valued at over $200 million USD. Under the agreement, Pratt & Whitney will deliver a bespoke maintenance program that addresses the specific needs of EgyptAir’s PW4090 fleet, covering part

Air New Zealand has chosen Hamilton Sundstrand’s Comprehensive Asset Repair and Exchange (C.A.R.E.) program to provide long‑term maintenance support for its Boeing 777 fleet. The 10‑year agreement, valued at approximately US$18 million, marks Hamilton Sundstrand’s first C.A.R.E. contract for the 777

1. Maintenance Technologies Overview: Manufacturing firms today push equipment to its limits while simultaneously trimming overhead. In this high‑pressure environment, high‑quality maintenance is the linchpin that sustains productivity and customer satisfaction. After‑market support has become a dec