Industrial Repair Service

Employee Spotlight: Meet Mark Harbin, Outside Sales Account Manager at Industrial Repair Service

Mark Harbin

At Industrial Repair Service (IRS), every role plays an important part in delivering the level of service our customers have come to expect. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Mark Harbin, one of our dedicated Outside Sales Account Managers based out of our headquarters. Mark has been with Industrial Repair Service since 2014, and over Employee Spotlight: Meet Mark Harbin, Outside Sales Account Manager at Industrial Repair Service

Oil & Gas Equipment Repair: Restoring Critical Systems with Confidence

Oil & Gas

The oil and gas industry operates around the clock, and so does the equipment that supports it. From well sites to processing facilities, industrial systems work in demanding environments where reliability is essential. When a critical component fails, the effects reach far beyond a single piece of equipment. Production can slow or stop, distribution schedules Oil & Gas Equipment Repair: Restoring Critical Systems with Confidence

Forged in America: Celebrating the Makers, Builders, and Innovators Who Keep Our Country Moving

Factory and Flag

Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate the birth of a nation built on resilience, ingenuity, and hard work. While fireworks, parades, and backyard cookouts often take center stage, there is another group that deserves recognition: the men and women who build, manufacture, repair, and maintain the systems that keep America running. From factory floors and Forged in America: Celebrating the Makers, Builders, and Innovators Who Keep Our Country Moving

Maritime Equipment Repair: Keeping Marine Operations Running Smoothly

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The maritime industry depends on reliability. Whether a vessel is transporting cargo, supporting offshore operations, servicing ports, or conducting research, equipment failures can create significant disruptions. Delays at sea or in port often result in missed schedules, increased operating costs, and reduced productivity. Industrial Repair Service has extensive experience supporting companies throughout the maritime industry Maritime Equipment Repair: Keeping Marine Operations Running Smoothly

Employee Spotlight: Meet AJ Germano, Our Outside Sales Representative Based in CHI

AJ G.

At Industrial Repair Service (IRS), our team extends far beyond the walls of our facilities. Many of our employees spend their days building relationships, supporting customers, and traveling to better understand the industries we serve. This month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on AJ Germano, our Outside Sales Representative based in Chicago. As an Employee Spotlight: Meet AJ Germano, Our Outside Sales Representative Based in CHI

Repair Isn’t Always the Answer: Why We Perform a “Post-Mortem” on Failed Equipment

Warning signs

A repair should solve the problem, not send equipment into a cycle of repeat failures. Yet, we hear the same story all the time: A customer sends out a failed component to another repair company or an OEM, receives it back marked “repaired,” reinstalls it, and shortly afterward, the same problem appears again. The part Repair Isn’t Always the Answer: Why We Perform a “Post-Mortem” on Failed Equipment

Space Repairs: The Engineering Challenges of Surviving Beyond Earth

space cabin

Space exploration has pushed engineering further than almost any other industry. From satellites and rovers to spacecraft and launch systems, every mission depends on equipment performing flawlessly in conditions far harsher than anything found on Earth. While the idea of colonizing Mars has become a major topic of discussion in recent years, the technology required Space Repairs: The Engineering Challenges of Surviving Beyond Earth

The Digital Declutter: 3 Simple Ways to Clear Your Mind This Spring

digital declutter

Spring cleaning usually brings to mind packed garages, overflowing closets, and cluttered desks. Yet one area most people ignore during a reset is their digital life. You open your phone to answer one notification, and suddenly you’re staring at dozens of unused apps, thousands of unread emails, and a “Storage Full” warning that has somehow The Digital Declutter: 3 Simple Ways to Clear Your Mind This Spring

Your Equipment Might Fail Before You Even Turn It On

Downtime

When a machine fails, most teams look at what went wrong during operation, but here’s the reality: a lot of failures start before a part touches the production floor. Storage is one of the most overlooked risk factors in manufacturing. Equipment can sit untouched for weeks or months, quietly exposed to conditions that degrade performance Your Equipment Might Fail Before You Even Turn It On

Employee Spotlight: Meet Carli Ruthardt, Account Manager at Industrial Repair Service

Carli

At Industrial Repair Service (IRS), our team is built on strong relationships, both within our company and with the customers we serve every day. This month, we’re excited to spotlight Carli Ruthardt, one of our dedicated Account Managers who has been a valuable part of the IRS team since 2022. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Employee Spotlight: Meet Carli Ruthardt, Account Manager at Industrial Repair Service