Planned Maintenance Can Save Your Company More than Money

Being on a PM Program Offers Reliability and Efficiency for Your Fleet

Many people do not know the proper definition of Planned Maintenance. Planned Maintenance (PM) is often misunderstood and thought of as just a regular oil change or grease job. But in fact, it is the most vital service available to lift truck users.

Planned Maintenance programs are well worth your investment for your forklifts. A proper PM program provides many benefits including:

·         Aiding in the protection of equipment life

·         Providing safety, operational and visual inspections

·         Increasing uptime and productivity

·         Reduces “emergency” downtime

·         Increases trade-in value

A proper Planned Maintenance program can save thousands of dollars in maintenance costs over the life of a forklift. Factor in the added cost of lost productivity, calling for service, and the scramble to get the job done during downtime, and your operating costs can go through the roof.

At Shoppa’s Mid America, we pride ourselves not only on offering the best equipment available, but also giving you the best possible aftermarket service available. We have developed individual maintenance programs to make it easier than ever to maintain your equipment.

The Shoppa’s PM commitment includes quick scheduling, proper customer notification, extensive and carefully performed work by a service professional, neat and understandable paperwork, a thorough verbal explanation by the mechanic, and clean-up after the job. A written quotation of any recommended work will be presented by a customer service representative. When authorized, the additional repairs will be completed in a prompt professional manner.

“In today’s economy, companies need to operate more cost effectively by actively controlling costs,” says Scott Witt, Corporate Aftermarket Manager at Shoppa’s. “One way is to have a Planned Maintenance program on your forklift equipment. It also provides excellent record keeping and budget information on operating costs.”

Scott adds, “At Shoppa’s, we stress the many benefits of our PM program to meet your company’s needs. Our PM programs are based on action, not reaction. We strive to find minor mechanical failures before they become major mechanical problems. Our goal is to reduce your overall cost per hour to operate your forklift equipment.”

Visit our service page to learn more about how our PM programs can benefit your company, or contact a Shoppa’s Mid America customer service representative today!