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Getting the Most Out of Your Planned Maintenance Outages: A Guide for Manufacturers

No manufacturer wants to experience manufacturing equipment outages.

But the fact is, delaying vital maintenance will eventually lead to unforeseen outages that are more costly, harmful to your facility and equipment, and pose a risk to your workers' safety. 

What you can do is optimize your investment. You can design your maintenance outages to deliver the maximum possible benefit and minimum disruption in the shortest possible amount of time with our manufacturing plant maintenance solutions.

In this guide we will explain how this works in practice, through 4 key aspects: 

  • Getting the planning right
  • Covering all your bases
  • Safety first
  • Controlling risk
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Planned maintenance is vital to keeping your manufacturing facility efficient and compliant. Still, when it’s not executed correctly, it can lead to costly downtime, safety risks, and lost productivity.

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This e-guide from Aggreko helps manufacturers optimize planned maintenance outages with practical strategies and proven rental solutions. Inside the guide, you’ll learn how to:

  • Plan smarter – Identify and address risks before outages disrupt production.
  • Maintain uptime – Use temporary power, HVAC, and compressed air rentals to maintain operations during maintenance.
  • Protect your assets – Prevent wear, overheating, and degradation with the right contingency systems.
  • Reduce costs – Avoid emergency repairs and lost revenue by turning downtime into an opportunity for efficiency.
  • Stay compliant – Ensure environmental and safety standards are met even when core systems are offline.

Download the e-guide to discover how Aggreko helps manufacturers turn maintenance windows into performance gains, keeping production lines running smoothly and your team focused on what’s next.

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Real results: How manufacturers stay operational with temporary Power, HVAC, and Dehumidification

Explore how manufacturing facilities across North America rely on Aggreko's temporary utilities to avoide unplanned downtime, protect sensitive equipment, and maintain production schedules durnig winter and mainenance outages. From emergency deployments to planned shutdown support, these case studies show how fast response, expert engineering, and reliable rental solutions deliver measurable results.

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    Food and Beverage

    Rightsizing to maintain production

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    Manufacturing

    Full productivity during scheduled shutdown

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    Manufacturing

    Power and cooling to keep steel plant rolling

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    Frequently asked questions

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    The best temporary heating for a manufacturing plant depends on your space, ventilation, and heat output needs. Electric heaters are ideal for enclosed or indoor spaces because they're clean, safe, and easy to control. Indirect-fired heaters are better suited for larger or outdoor areas, offering higher BTU output and flexible fuel options. Aggreko helps plant managers choose and size the right equipment for their shutdown conditions and compliance requirements.

    Yes, condensation and humidity spikes can still occur inside your facility during winter, especially when warm indoor air meets cold surfaces or fluctuating temperatures. This can lead to corrosion, mold, or equipment failure during shutdowns. Temporary industrial dehumidifiers help maintain optimal indoor conditions and prevent moisture-related damage, even in cold weather.

    Generator sizing depends on your total power load, including HVAC systems, lighting, control panels, and any machinery you’ll keep running during the outage. Aggreko’s engineers calculate your exact needs and design a right-sized solution to ensure stable power without overpaying for unused capacity. Load banks and fuel management can also be included for reliability testing or compliance.