Metal

The base metal industry is undergoing an increase in scale to bring about the required cost reduction. This industry is sensitive to the economic cycle, and operational costs form the largest proportion of the total costs. Energy efficiency is an important aspect of the operational management. Maintenance and keeping the installations technically up-to-date is in fact the customer’s core business. Stork Asset Management Solutions contributes to these tasks with the Stork Enabler Advice & Implementation. Specialized knowledge of the assets, which in this industry are always unique, is essential to achieve maximum results.

In practice the Stork Solutions Reliability & Integrity, Business Process & IT, Spare Parts Management and Project Management are used. Together, these are intended to lead to operational excellence, with the focus on improvement of operational efficiency (Improve Operational Efficiency).

In the metal sector Stork Asset Management Solutions’ customers include Corus, ArcelorMittal, Componenta and Alcoa.