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Driving Europe’s Maintenance Evolution Through Digitalisation and Education

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:01:18 +0200

When critical equipment fails, the consequences can ripple across entire operations. That’s why, for Tomáš Hladík—Vice Chairman of the EFNMS European Training Committee—maintenance is not just a technical chore. It is a strategic part of doing business.

A New Era of Drone Technology for Offshore Inspections

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:56:15 +0200

The Edvard Grieg platform in the North Sea now has a drone with its own docking station.

What Unplanned Downtime Really Costs

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:31:21 +0200

When production stops, losses start adding up fast. New study shows just how costly unplanned downtime has become for manufacturers.

Driving Europe’s Maintenance Evolution Through Digitalisation and Education

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:26:41 +0200

Kerry Group: Turning Maintenance into Strategic Advantage

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:06:10 +0200

“If you plan and schedule maintenance operations properly, you can, as a company, unlock capacity you didn't even know you had,” explains Roger Ham, Global Asset Lifecycle Lead at Kerry Group. “It's like getting two technicians for free—without hiring anyone.”

Eyes in the Sky: How Drones Are Transforming Industrial Inspections

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:33:51 +0200

Drones have rapidly gone from experimental gadgets to essential tools in industrial maintenance. Once used just for basic visual checks, they now carry advanced sensors and cameras that can detect leaks, corrosion, and damage with high precision.

Digital Battery Passport: A New Standard for Transparency, Traceability, and Sustainability

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:59:23 +0200

The European Union is initiating a significant shift toward greater accountability in the battery industry. Following the introduction of the EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) in summer 2023, the processes surrounding battery manufacturing, usage, and recycling across Europe are being fundamentally redefined.

Turning Emissions into Assets

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:37:37 +0200

Biogenic carbon dioxide (CO₂) and Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) are emerging as transformative technologies across sectors. Projects like Metsä Group’s Rauma pilot mark key steps toward scalable carbon valorisation in the forest industry.

Love the Flux: How to Lead When the Rules Keep Changing

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:21:06 +0200

Change doesn’t slow down. It stacks. Faster. Weirder. All at once. April Rinne’s keynote at Nordic Business Forum 2025 wasn’t just a wake-up call—it was a practical guide for anyone tired of pretending the chaos will pass.

Belgium’s Path to Excellence in Maintenance and Asset Management

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:59:18 +0200

Since its founding in 1989, the Belgian Maintenance Association (BEMAS) has played a leading role in advancing maintenance, reliability, and asset management across Belgium.

Value by Design

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:03:32 +0200

The European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS) wants asset management to do more than support operations — it wants it to shape strategy.

Maintenance Redefined

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:10:57 +0200

As convenor of the EFNMS Body of Knowledge, Antoine Despujols is on a mission to create a unified European maintenance culture. The comprehensive publication defines the scope and best practices of maintenance across Europe – and it’s available for free. But more importantly, it’s changing how we think about the profession itself.

Data Center Market to Exceed $1 Trillion by 2035

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:40:53 +0200

A landmark new report from DC Market Insights reveals a historic period of growth in the global data center market.

Global Robot Demand in Factories Doubles Over 10 Years

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:26:35 +0200

Asia accounted for 74% of new deployments in 2024, compared with 16% in Europe and 9% in the Americas.

IFS and Siemens: Autonomous Electricity Grids Are No Longer Just a Future Vision

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:31:20 +0200

IFS and Siemens have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly advance the energy and infrastructure sectors with integrated AI-driven solutions.

NKT Repairs Beatrice Offshore Export Cable in Just 38 days

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:01:57 +0200

A suddenly damaged 220 kV high-voltage submarine export cable connects the Beatrice Offshore wind farm in Scotland’s Moray Firth to the Aberdeenshire coast.

Wärtsilä to Maintain Timor-Leste’s Only National Power Plants

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:15:13 +0200

The company will also support the country’s upcoming shift toward solar power and battery storage.

Asia-Pacific Becomes the Fastest-Growing Region in the Global Service and Maintenance Market

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:52:19 +0200

However, Europe still holds a leading share of the global market due to its developed industrial base and commitment to advanced maintenance solutions.

EU Automotive Sector sees Sharp Decline in Robot Adoption

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:55:22 +0200

Lower-than-expected demand, especially for electric vehicles, and both national and international political uncertainty have led companies to postpone investment projects.

SSAB Tackles Counterfeiting in India

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:10:32 +0200

SSAB has taken action against two Indian companies selling counterfeit steel.

Scania Opens Third Industrial Centre in China

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:58:43 +0200

Scania is the first Western original equipment manufacturer to be granted a full production licence for its wholly owned truck factory in China.

FairWind Expands its Presence in the APAC region - Buys Cosmic Group

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:23:56 +0200

FairWind is expanding in the Asia-Pacific region with the acquisition of Australia’s Cosmic Group, strengthening its position in wind power installation and maintenance.

Machinery Regulation 2027: The Clock is Ticking for Safety, Compliance and Competitive Edge

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:39:09 +0300

The new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 takes full effect on January 20, 2027, replacing the long-standing Machinery Directive. It’s not just an update—it’s a whole new rulebook. Are you ready to play by it?

Rising Role of Smart Coatings

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:33:43 +0300

New self-healing, anticorrosive, and antimicrobial coatings can reduce maintenance costs, and their use is expected to increase in the coming years.

From Cost to Value: How Norway is Rethinking Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:24:44 +0300

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.

Human-Centric Maintenance for Industry 5.0

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:16:22 +0300

For Jan Stoker, Researcher & Strategic Advisor for Asset & Maintenance Management, the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 marks a fundamental shift: “Technology is no longer the goal—it’s the tool that helps us create sustainable, resilient, and human-centric value.”

Future-Proofing Maintenance: Why Sustainable Asset Management Is Mission Critical

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:06:24 +0300

Sustainability has become a decisive factor in industrial competitiveness, shaping how companies invest, operate, and survive. For Europe’s maintenance professionals, this shift offers both a challenge and an opportunity: embracing energy-efficient, low-emission practices is now vital for long-term success.

Meet the Bright Minds Shaping the Future of Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:44:18 +0300

The EFNMS Thesis Award* is one of the most prestigious recognitions for emerging talent in the European maintenance and asset management community. Last year’s winners, Aleksanteri Hämäläinen and Camilla Munther, earned the honor for research that combines technical depth with real-world impact. In this Q&A, they share what sparked their work, how their findings can be applied on the ground — and where they see themselves and industry heading next.

From Firefighting to Forecasting: Van Geloven’s Journey Toward Smart Maintenance

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:19:53 +0300

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.

Future of Sustainability: What Maintenance Leaders Need to Know

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:08:13 +0300

By Michael Hanf, sustainable business strategist and lead author of the Future of Sustainability 2025 study, published by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.