Maintenance debt (maintenance backlog, deficit in physical asset management) arises when maintenance is not carried out as planned, in sufficient scope, or at the appropriate time. The consequence is a deterioration in the performance of equipment and systems relative to requirements.

Maintworld asked EFHMS key leaders to describe their main objectives for 2026. Together, the answers highlight a shared focus on people, competence, and collaboration, while reflecting the specific roles of each committee and the federation.

Introducing the EFNMS European Certification Committee (ECC) and its mission to elevate maintenance professionalism across Europe.

Along with our congratulations, we wanted to ask the new Chair for her views on the future of the association.