A Leader in Innovative Potato Solutions
Lutosa is a Belgian company specializing in the production of frozen french fries and other potato products.
They are a significant player in the global food industry, focusing on transforming potatoes into a variety of convenient and high-quality food solutions. Lutosa offers a wide range of products, including various cuts of french fries, mashed potatoes, and potato specialties.
The company emphasizes quality and sustainability in its production processes. Lutosa likely operates with a substantial number of employees and serves customers across various markets.
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Si tuviera que describir nuestra colaboración, diría que con I-care tenemos «tranquilidad». Cuando les asignamos una tarea, podemos confiar en que se ejecutará correctamente.
Lorenzo Debels — Technical manager -
En Lutosa, ponemos en práctica el curso de Planificación y Programación. De esta forma, nos aseguramos de que el mantenimiento se realice de forma más eficiente. La realización de tareas de lubricación y mediciones de vibraciones reduce los tiempos de inactividad inesperados. I-care agradece a Lutosa su confianza
Hendrik Van den Broecke — Reliability Engineer, I-care
Challenges
- Continuous operation goals
- Costly weekend breakdowns
- Transition to proactive maintenance
- Reliable PdM partner
Continuous Operation: The Imperative to Eliminate Downtime
Lutosa was undergoing a critical transition towards continuous operation, a move designed to maximize production efficiency and meet increasing market demands. However, this shift brought forth a significant challenge: the imperative to eliminate breakdowns.
The company had previously experienced disruptive breakdowns, particularly during weekends, which impeded workflow and caused costly downtime.
To maintain the smooth flow of their new operational model, Lutosa recognized the need for a proactive strategy to anticipate and prevent these failures. The client needed a reliable partner to provide predictive maintenance and ensure the reliability of their equipment.
Solutions
- Vibration measurement
- Predictive maintenance model
- Flexible support
- Future Wi-care
Delivering Predictive Maintenance and Flexible Support
I-care stepped in to address Lutosa’s challenges by providing specialized maintenance services, including vibration measurements.
This proactive approach enabled Lutosa to move away from a reactive maintenance model, where they only addressed issues after a breakdown occurred, to a predictive model where potential problems are identified and resolved before they lead to downtime. By analyzing vibration patterns, I-care helped Lutosa to understand the condition of their machinery and schedule maintenance accordingly.
Beyond predictive maintenance, I-care also proved to be a flexible and supportive partner by assisting Lutosa during planned downtime and even going beyond the initial scope of work to help in solving compressed air leaks. This adaptability and willingness to address specific needs further solidified I-care’s value to Lutosa.
Looking ahead, Lutosa is also investigating the implementation of Wi-care as a service, indicating a continued partnership focused on advanced maintenance solutions.
Benefits
- Optimized operations
- Detailed reports
- Peace of mind
- Trustable partnership
Achieving Operational Peace of Mind
The collaboration between Lutosa and I-care has yielded several tangible benefits, most notably the establishment of a smooth and reliable partnership. Lutosa emphasizes the meticulousness and clarity of I-care’s work, highlighting the value of the detailed reports that clearly outline critical issues demanding urgent attention.
This level of professionalism and attention to detail has translated into a profound sense of «peace of mind» for Lutosa. Lutosa has developed a strong trust in I-care’s capabilities, confident that assigned tasks will be executed properly and efficiently.
This trust and reliability have positioned I-care as a valuable partner in Lutosa’s ongoing efforts to optimize its operations and ensure the longevity and efficiency of its equipment. The partnership is set to continue with future projects, including work on a lubrication room for a new technical building.
