£50K Saved in 48 Hours: Emergency Parts Sourcing in Action

When Downtime Isn’t an Option, Speed Is Critical Rapid legacy parts sourcing helped a manufacturer avoid £50,000 in downtime-related losses during an unplanned automation failure.   The Challenge: Conveyor System Disruption The facility’s main[…]

The Real Story Behind MRO Purchasing Partnerships

Anyone who’s worked in maintenance knows the headache of hunting down obsolete parts. One missing component can bring everything to a standstill, and suddenly you’re scrambling to keep operations running. This is where solid partnerships become[…]

Obso Automation advises manufacturers to act now ahead of summer factory shutdowns

Importance of Summer Factory Shutdowns   Obso Automation recommends manufacturers prepare for summer factory shutdowns. Managers are urged to stock up on machine parts for planned maintenance to reduce downtime. Make necessary repairs before the shutdown[…]

Above and beyond to Mitigate Long Lead Times

Lengthy lead times affect us all, but there are ways to navigate the issues they can pose.    One of the biggest problems in our industry is the culture of suppliers knowingly overpromising, quoting a shorter lead time to win an order.    At Obso,[…]

Identifying Counterfeit Parts

Counterfeit components extend beyond being mere inexpensive replicas. They present substantial hazards to the intricate manufacturing process, which hinges on the harmonious collaboration of an array of automated industrial parts. These substandard elements[…]

The Food and Beverage manufacturing sector is a huge arena

The Food and Beverage manufacturing sector is a huge arena, shaping an $8 trillion industry globally, and contributing more to the economy. The food and beverage industry is dedicated to ensuring food safety above all else. With regular equipment washdowns to[…]

Maintenance Matters for Manufacturers

At Obso Automation, we are passionate about our service for our customers and this goes above and beyond taking an order. Customer service, care and satisfaction over a long period is what we are here for, and the health and safety of our customers is a[…]

Obso Automation sponsors the Stafford football team

Obso Automation has collaborated with Academy Club to sponsor the Stafford Falcons under 9s team. The squad made up of 9 players has just finished an unbelievable season which saw them play teams a year up (these kids should be playing in the under 8’s),[…]