Industrial Repair Service

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Celine Kerik, our Marketing and PR Manager  

Celine Kerik

Step into the spotlight with us as we shine a light on Celine Kerik, our Marketing and PR Manager at Industrial Repair Service. We’ll dive deeper into her favorite responsibilities, the challenges of the job, and her advice for future marketers and PR professionals.   Meet Celine!    What have you enjoyed about working at Industrial Repair Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Celine Kerik, our Marketing and PR Manager  

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Industrial Trailblazers 

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March is Women’s History Month! Women have shaped manufacturing and industrial industries in ways that are often overlooked, so we want to take the time to highlight five amazing women who irreparably left their mark on these landscapes forever.   At 12 years old, Margaret Knight was forced to work in a textile mill to help Women’s History Month: Celebrating Industrial Trailblazers 

Listen Up! Decoding 3 Common Sounds of Your Industrial Machinery 

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Last week, we went over vibration and how tremors can significantly impact your machine. The shakes can often cause premature wear and tear of imperative components, and over time, the stress a machine undergoes from such movements can cause failure. With that being said, there are plenty of other indicators of issues, including unusual noises. Listen Up! Decoding 3 Common Sounds of Your Industrial Machinery 

Navigating the Challenges of 24/7 Operations and Maintenance 

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The hum of constant operation, the pressure of uninterrupted production, and finding quick solutions amid chaos are the realities of a 24/7 world. Maintaining this delicate balance has complexities, and we’ll explore the critical strategies required to keep the wheels turning day and night.  Operating a plant 24/7 presents many challenges. When operations run all Navigating the Challenges of 24/7 Operations and Maintenance 

Beyond Repair: When Replacement is the Right Choice (and When It’s Not) 

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As an industrial repair company, we often face the question: repair or replace? While we’re experts at getting equipment back up and running, sometimes a repair doesn’t make sense. But how do you determine whether a component is beyond repair?  Repairing equipment can often be a more economical and sustainable choice. When replacement parts are Beyond Repair: When Replacement is the Right Choice (and When It’s Not) 

The Shaking Truth: Understanding the Impact of Vibration on Industrial Equipment 

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Your lines are running smoothly, and you’ve been pumping out products for a record time, but you’ve noticed a machine has started to shake. What begins as an occasional vibration becomes consistent, and you wonder if there’s a matter of concern or if it’s the norm for aging equipment.  We hate to be the bearers The Shaking Truth: Understanding the Impact of Vibration on Industrial Equipment 

Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Adam Kuehl, Our Shop Manager in Chicago!  

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Step into the spotlight with us as we shine a light on Adam Kheul, our Shop Manager at our Illinois location in Batavia. We’ll dive deeper into his favorite thing about Industrial Repair Service, the most important lesson he would’ve given to his younger self, his favorite type of repair to work on, and more!  Employee Spotlight: Getting to Know Adam Kuehl, Our Shop Manager in Chicago!  

Mission Accomplished! Our HOU Case Study 

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We love a good transformation story and are excited to share one from our Houston, Texas, location this month!  While we don’t have specific details about the initial equipment failure and its symptoms, our team in Texas was able to diagnose and resolve issues with a drive unit.    Here is a step-by-step process that Mission Accomplished! Our HOU Case Study 

Stop Buying Boring Gifts! Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Ideas 

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Thoughtful gifting is not about the price tag, but the personal touch. Here lies Valentine’s Day inspiration for a gift your partner will cherish long after the roses have wilted:  Is your significant other an avid reader? A bookworm loves endless literary quests, so head to the bookstore and grab a few novels that you Stop Buying Boring Gifts! Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Ideas 

The Wood Industry, Reimagined: The Power of AI 

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In one of our “Top Blog Posts of 2024,” we discussed the rise of AI in manufacturing and how it will both positively and negatively impact the industry. With how often AI has become a reoccurring topic of conversation, let’s look at how this new technology will revolutionize the wood industry.  One of the most The Wood Industry, Reimagined: The Power of AI