INDUSTRY NEWS
Delivering the best in crane lifecycle care Investing in cranes and associated lifting equipment is probably one of the most important CAPEX expenditures that a company can budget for. It makes sense then to ensure that the maintenance programming reduces downtime, is solution and predictive driven and cost efficient. Konecranes and Demag, one of the world’s leading lifting equipment specialists, offer the latest in live online data driven strategies for maintenance inspection, repair and monitoring through their Lifecycle Care Services.
Lifecycle Care is a real-time comprehensive and systematic approach to managing customer assets that connects data, machines and people to deliver a digitallyenabled customer experience. Crane experts apply a systematic Risk and Recommendation Method and a consultative, planning and review process to drive continuous improvement in safety and
productivity. “We are very aware of the impact maintenance and breakdowns can have on production levels in industries where downtime needs to be kept to a minimum” commented Ian Grobler, Sales Manager for Konecranes and Demag South Africa. “This is why we have introduced our Lifecycle Care in Real Time initiative which is specifically designed to maximise the productivity of uptime and minimise the costs of downtime. This strategic approach enables us to achieve the highest lifecycle value for our customers” he said. “Our customer engagement philosophy is to ‘Partner Up’, meaning that we walk the lifespan of their lifting equipment with them. We take cogniscence of our customers’ requirements and challenges in a way that gives them the best possible solution for the most productive output at the most efficient levels. Our Lifecyle Care approach does just that. It delivers benefits that include better data maintenance management; assistance with statutory safety compliances and the establishment of 360-degree maintenance plans
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Lifting Africa - Nov/Dec 2023