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" ! In the late ‘90s I was working at a maintenance
and repair company for rotating industrial equipment in Somerset. Operations like food & beverage manufacturers were running 24/7, 365 days a year, and they needed a service level that could deliver round-the-clock support. Then, as now, the electric motor was fundamental and breakdown of a motor, gearbox or pump meant downtime and a loss of productivity. It could also mean product scrappage, missed targets and reputational damage. This 24/7, 365 days a year, service was provided
by the large MRO organisations, but there was a high proportion of SMEs as well as blue chip food & beverage manufacturers and dairies that wanted the kind of support given to the utility companies. Starting Rotamec in 2000 for the repair and
maintenance of rotating mechanical equipment included acquisition of a local rewinds company. However, the objective of providing a 24/7 response, 365 days a year, took a great deal of work to achieve. In 2008, expansion included taking on a site in
Exeter; and with new team members who had strong experience in MRO supply we were also able to expand in the supply of motors, gearboxes, pumps
and generators. This provided the benefit of a one- stop-shop for maintenance and replacement. While motor repair formed the core of our work, it also gave the opportunity to expand our offer by providing and servicing connected equipment. Today, this ranges from inverters and automation control through to PPE and engineering consumables. The next step was a move into south Wales and
the acquisition of Pontypool Rewinds in 2019. After we’ve proven that we can collect a motor
at 3am and then repair and reinstall it, perhaps during the first shift of the day, the customer learns that they can rely on our partnership. In 2019 we reinforced our management team and
took on Summers & Pains; and in July 2021 we took on CovElec. As we’ve increased our capability, our brand awareness has grown and we’ve been invited to support some larger organisations. This has required approvals such as ISO 9001:2015 Advanced Certification and SafeContractor Accreditation. This enabled us to improve the service for all customers. One of the most significant changes in the
industry has been the increased importance of minimising carbon footprint and optimising energy efficiency. This requires knowledge and expertise around international efficiency (IE) standards. Working with industry organisations like the AEMT, as well as manufacturers, ensures that as technologies develop we can continue to provide the highest level of service – from servo motors and drives to permanent magnet technology.
As an example of how we’re helping meet future
challenges, we’re harnessing the benefits of efficient electric motor technology and its proliferation into the automotive world. Currently, we’re working with a university on regenerative braking systems as part of a developmental project. In the quest for improved efficiency, many
manufacturers are holding less stock or spare parts. So, we have a wide stock range of equipment that can be relied on in the event of a breakdown. We’re also expanding our stock range and now offer a full range of engineering consumables. As part of our membership of IADA, the UK’s largest group of independent distributors and stockists of all MRO products and associated services, as well as the Troy group, this gives us considerable buying power, enabling us to provide a full product and consumable range at highly competitive rates. The electric motor, and peripheral rotating
equipment, will remain central to industrial production for the future. Increasing demands on this equipment means that fast repair, maintenance and replacement will be evermore important. Rotamec’s journey going forward is to acquire and grow organically across the UK & Ireland. For users of rotating equipment and associated MRO components, our commitment will continue, ensuring that our customers are serviced as quickly as possible to optimise their productivity.
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