Industrial Maintenance: Prevent or Repair?
Better to prevent than to produce at a loss
In the industrial world, every minute of unplanned downtime can be extremely costly.
A pump failure, electrical malfunction, or jammed equipment can halt an entire production line, delay deliveries, and trigger a domino effect across the entire operation.
Yet many companies wait for breakdowns before taking action, thinking they are minimizing short-term costs. In reality, this choice often leads to much higher indirect costs.
Preventive maintenance helps anticipate failures before they turn into major incidents.
It relies on scheduled inspections, performance monitoring, and the regular replacement of at-risk components.
This proactive approach extends equipment lifespan, improves personnel safety, and, most importantly, avoids sudden operational shutdowns.
At EJCOM, we advocate for this approach because it transforms maintenance into a performance tool—not just a cost center.
“Every avoided breakdown is production time gained. ”
Rebert Kosta
Corrective Maintenance Has Hidden Costs
When maintenance is purely reactive, the financial and operational consequences can be severe.
Beyond the cost of repairs, emergency technician callouts, urgent part orders at premium prices, and multiple machine shutdowns—or even complete halts—may occur.
This is often compounded by contract penalties, customer dissatisfaction, and increased pressure on internal teams.
This type of intervention is sometimes unavoidable, especially in the case of unexpected failures.
However, it should not be the foundation of your maintenance strategy.
An effective maintenance policy should combine preventive, predictive, and targeted corrective actions.
That’s why EJCOM offers tailored support for your facilities: audits, customized maintenance plans, regular monitoring, rapid interventions, and full traceability.
Why Entrust Your Maintenance to EJCOM?
Thanks to our experience in the most demanding sectors—oil & gas, offshore, energy, and heavy industry—we’ve developed strong expertise in both preventive and corrective maintenance.
Our approach is based on a deep understanding of your processes, early identification of critical points, and rapid responsiveness in case of incident.
Our technical teams are trained to operate in sensitive environments and are equipped to ensure fast and durable service restoration.
More than just a service provider, EJCOM becomes a strategic partner contributing to the reliability and continuity of your operations.