Longlife systems

SERVICES Müller Martini powers up its MMServies program in support of technicians to extend the lifecycle of plants and systems, optimizing longterm operating costs and investments. Objective: guarantee the user greater performance and the advantages offered by the most recent technology without having to invest in new machines.

Patrick Treyer, Program Manager for Müller Martini’s MMServices, is convinced: «Graphic arts businesses should have their machinery inspected every year to see if there is room for improvement and to ensure an extension of machine life». This is why the important German print and finishing machine builder has devised a post sales servicing program called MMServices: «Our service concept is focused on the lifecycle of a machine» explains Felix Stirnimann, Member of Müller Martini Corporate Management. «Whenever a machine is installed for the first time, the performance figures show an immediate increase. This is down to the fact that the operators become more familiar with the machine, as they learn to use it better. The productivity curve, however, is bound to fall again at some point. Our approach is to maximize productivity figures again and to keep them there for as long as possible».

Investment Protection
Hence Müller Martini offers an extensive life cycle management program that ensures the equipment remains cost-effective with operating costs optimized and profitability increased.
 «The program begins with regular updates and also includes upgrading the machines or even completely retrofitting the equipment - depending on what the customer needs and wants», explains Felix Stirnimann. «Substaintially -Treyer goes on to say - it entails a periodic servicing check. The graphic arts industry still has plenty of room for improvement with regard to prevention, as preventive machine check-ups are not yet commonplace.
Also due though to evermore pressing production rates, machine stops pose a threat and can lead to huge economic losses. Hence, the value of a standardized inspection program is extremely high».

Step by step
With Müller Martini’s MMServices, a certified service technician first conducts an inspection of all safety, quality and performance aspects of the equipment as well as all machine functions. A report provides data on the overall condition of the equipment as well as detailed information on all the components inspected. Recommendations based on the findings are then drawn up.
The objective is not only to rectify defects, but also increase a company’s ability to compete by providing updates and upgrades, thereby also enabling it to enter new markets.
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