Maintaining a Strong Performance in the Mill
Torbjörn Idhammar, IDCON INC
High investment costs mean that it is the interests of paper makers to look after their equipment. After all, prevention is better than cure.
In today’s highly competitive market, mills cannot afford to be let down by their machines, so maintenance procedures are a crucial element in any company’s performance strategy. In a bid to improve reliability and performance, mills can chose one of two ways to carry out their maintenance tasks, both of which lead to higher production throughput and lower costs. Continue reading →
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