Even a few machines at a small manufacturing plant can cause a loss of more than a million dollars. We all know time is money, and when machines are not operating, it means businesses start losing money, immediately. These losses will continue that trend until a solution can be reached.
After a manufacturing loss, capacity and lead times are the two of the most critical issues facing a business. An employer must find a way to meet production goals as soon as possible. So, when deciding if a machine can be decontaminated, repaired, refurbished or replaced, the most important factor often comes down to lead time. A new machine may be desirable, but lead times can often be 90 to 120 days, and sometimes even longer in cases of highly specialized equipment.
Helping our clients make the best decisions
AREPA's engineers have years of experience working with repair and replacement vendors. We also know and understand specialized industrial and manufacturing machines and can help the insured fully understand any implications including the costs and learning curves associated with the purchase of new equipment.
Our goal is to help make the right decisions that are the most cost effective, and timely, to get the insured back into production. This can involve working on outsourcing, locating riggers, reviewing plans with repair or replacement vendors, as well as discussing timelines for possible options. AREPA can help weigh all of these factors to assist the insured and the carrier to make the best decision for all parties involved.
Reconditioning of Industrial or Manufacturing Equipment
AREPA has experience in a wide assortment of industrial and manufacturing equipment reconditioning and decontamination including:
- Plastic Injection Molders
- Presses
- Lathes
- CNC Equipment
- Mills
- Ventilation/Exhaust Equipment
- Production Conveyors
- Pickers/Sorters
- Robotics
- Automation Systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)