When critical equipment fails, the consequences can ripple across entire operations. That’s why, for Tomáš Hladík—Vice Chairman of the EFNMS European Training Committee—maintenance is not just a technical chore. It is a strategic part of doing business.
The Edvard Grieg platform in the North Sea now has a drone with its own docking station.
When production stops, losses start adding up fast. New study shows just how costly unplanned downtime has become for manufacturers.
When critical equipment fails, the consequences can ripple across entire operations. That’s why, for Tomáš Hladík—Vice Chairman of the EFNMS European Training Committee—maintenance is not just a technical chore. It is a strategic part of doing business.
“If you plan and schedule maintenance operations properly, you can, as a company, unlock capacity you didn't even know you had,” explains Roger Ham, Global Asset Lifecycle Lead at Kerry Group. “It's like getting two technicians for free—without hiring anyone.”
Drones have rapidly gone from experimental gadgets to essential tools in industrial maintenance. Once used just for basic visual checks, they now carry advanced sensors and cameras that can detect leaks, corrosion, and damage with high precision.
The European Union is initiating a significant shift toward greater accountability in the battery industry. Following the introduction of the EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR) in summer 2023, the processes surrounding battery manufacturing, usage, and recycling across Europe are being fundamentally redefined.
Biogenic carbon dioxide (CO₂) and Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) are emerging as transformative technologies across sectors. Projects like Metsä Group’s Rauma pilot mark key steps toward scalable carbon valorisation in the forest industry.
Change doesn’t slow down. It stacks. Faster. Weirder. All at once. April Rinne’s keynote at Nordic Business Forum 2025 wasn’t just a wake-up call—it was a practical guide for anyone tired of pretending the chaos will pass.
Maintenance is finally gaining its rightful place in the strategic field of industry. It is no longer just a cost item that eats up the budget and causes sighs in the financial statements – when managed correctly, maintenance produces a clear competitive advantage and strengthens the company’s performance.