Maintenance Strategies Can Help ESG Goals
Predictive maintenance and obsolescence management have long been recognised as ways for manufacturers to reduce downtime. But these approaches can also help companies meet their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) objectives, argues Matthias Ludwig, Managing Director of Radwell International Germany.
From Cost to Value: How Norway is Rethinking Maintenance
The Norwegian Maintenance Association (Norsk Förening for Vedlikehold, NFV) plays an increasingly vital role in promoting best practices, competence development, and strategic thinking across Norway’s maintenance sector. With almost 200 corporate and individual members, the association focuses on advancing the perception of maintenance as a value-generating activity, rather than a cost centre.
From Firefighting to Forecasting: Van Geloven’s Journey Toward Smart Maintenance
Van Geloven, a McCain company in the Netherlands, has moved from reactive to predictive maintenance by embracing data, new technologies, and a cultural shift. Since 2020, some of its sites have reduced downtime from 20% to under 4%, with teams leading improvements and AI increasingly supporting operations.

