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Mainsaver Software Announces CMMS Customer Training Event

Get comprehensive computerized maintenance management software training at Mainsaver’s workshop March 5-7, 2024, in San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ —Mainsaver Software, a leading provider of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) solutions, is pleased to announce an upcoming Customer Training Session scheduled for March 5-7, 2024. This three-day event will empower Mainsaver CMMS users with the skills and knowledge they need to optimize their maintenance and asset management operations.

The CMMS training session will take place at the Liberty Station Conference Center in San Diego, California, offering attendees a hands-on learning experience and the opportunity to network with fellow Mainsaver users and industry professionals. The program is tailored to cater to both novice and experienced users, ensuring that every participant can enhance their proficiency with the software.

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Key Highlights of the Mainsaver CMMS Customer Training:

Comprehensive CMMS Training: Attendees will receive in-depth training on how to maximize the functionality of Mainsaver Core to streamline maintenance processes, improve equipment reliability, and increase operational efficiency.

Interactive Workshops: The event will feature interactive workshops where users can practice what they’ve learned, making the training highly practical and relevant to their specific needs.

Expert Instructors: Mainsaver Software’s team of experts and trainers will lead the sessions, offering valuable insights, tips, and best practices.

Networking Opportunities: Participants will have the chance to connect with other Mainsaver CMMS users, sharing experiences and fostering professional relationships.

One-on-One Sessions: Each attendee will have the opportunity for a 30-minute dedicated one-on-one session with a CMMS expert, providing personalized guidance and support.

Exclusive Mainsaver Core Software: Every student will have use of their own Microsoft Windows PC pre-loaded with Mainsaver Core, which they get to keep at the end of the class.

All-Inclusive Pricing: The cost for this training session is $1,995 per student, which includes a laptop, a copy of Mainsaver Core software, and a mouse.

“I attended Mainsaver’s training in August 2023, and it was a game-changer for our maintenance team,” said Ryan McCartin, Maintenance Coordination Assistant at Redding Electric Utility in Redding, California. “The hands-on approach and the expert guidance were invaluable. I walked away with the skills and confidence to improve our maintenance operations. I highly recommend it to any Mainsaver CMMS user.”

Dave Shlager, CEO of Mainsaver CMMS, expressed his excitement about the upcoming training session: “We are delighted to offer our customers this opportunity to enhance their skills and make the most of Mainsaver CMMS. Our team is committed to providing the best training experience, ensuring that our users can achieve their maintenance and asset management goals.”

For more information about the Mainsaver CMMS Customer Training Session, please visit https://www.mainsaver.com/mainsaver-cmms-training-march-2024/. Class size is limited to 24 students. A credit card or purchase order is required to reserve your spot.

About Mainsaver CMMS:

Streamline maintenance management, improve productivity, and reduce downtime with Mainsaver, the enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider with a 40-year track record on the plant floor. Founded in 1983, Mainsaver delivers trustworthy maintenance management solutions for the most strenuous environments from critical infrastructure to medical technology. Headquartered in San Diego, Mainsaver serves a global market directly and through a network of channel partners.

Typical shelf of binders

CMMS Tech Tip: Streamline Asset Spare Parts Management with Mainsaver


Unlock Efficiency and Optimize Asset Management

Asset management can be a complex and time-consuming task, especially when it comes to keeping track of spare parts for various equipment. Mainsaver’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) takes asset management to the next level, making it more efficient and convenient than ever before. In this Tech Tip, we’ll delve into the power of asset spares, or ‘bill of material’ functionality, offered as part of Mainsaver’s CMMS solutions.

Typical shelf of binders
Typical shelf of binders with asset documentation

Challenge 1: Managing Valuable Asset Information

One of the key challenges in asset management is maintaining a centralized repository of valuable asset information. In the past, this often involved physical binders and roomfuls of documents.

Solution: Centralized Repository

Mainsaver’s CMMS provides a solution by electronically centralizing asset data, surpassing the efficiency of traditional methods and increasing wrench time. You can store manuals, schematics, and other documentation electronically for each asset.

 

 

Feedwater pump asset number and description
Mainsaver lets you store asset documents electronically and reference them to an asset

 

Challenge 2: Accessing OEM Manuals and Schematics

Access to OEM manuals, schematics, and images is crucial for efficient maintenance and repairs.

Solution: Digital File Integration

Mainsaver’s CMMS software enables you to link these files to assets, making them accessible from various points within the system, such as the asset hierarchy, asset edit, and work order edit. This ensures that your team can access the necessary manuals, including the bill of materials, from anywhere with CMMS access.

Asset hierarchy with spares list
Asset hierarchy with spares list

 

Challenge 3: Creating Spare-to-Asset Relationships

Creating spare-to-asset relationships is a critical aspect of asset management.

Solution: Multiple Methods for Efficiency

Mainsaver offers flexibility with various methods for this task. You can manually assign spare parts in Mainsaver or let the system automatically build the spares list when a part is issued. Mainsaver Core also associates spares with assets of the same manufacturer and model, streamlining the process even further.

Asset hierarchy with spares list
Asset hierarchy with spares list

Spare parts list with one special order item referenced
Spare parts list with one special order item referenced
 

Challenge 4: Tracking Common Spare Parts

Knowing where stocked parts are used is invaluable for efficient maintenance.

Solution: Cross-Referencing for Optimal Utilization

Mainsaver makes it easy to see which equipment shares the same spare parts, even when those parts are not readily available. You can access cross-referencing information through the ‘Spares List’ functionality and the parts master edit function. This data helps you make informed decisions about removing spare parts from the stockroom when equipment is taken out of service.

Spare parts master shows users where the part is used in a plant
Parts master edit shows users where the part is used in a plant

 

Summary: Streamline your asset spare parts management

Incorporate Mainsaver’s asset spare parts functionality into your maintenance workflow and witness the transformative impact it can have on your asset management processes. Say goodbye to time-consuming paperwork and hello to a streamlined, efficient, and digitally empowered approach to maintaining your assets.

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EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

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Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

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Otter Tail Power uses Mainsaver CMMS - solar power plant image

Nine Wind and Solar Power Plants Implement Mainsaver CMMS

Otter Tail Power Builds on Success with Mainsaver to Improve Maintenance Management at Renewable Energy Division

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ —Mainsaver Software is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing maintenance management in the power generation industry. Otter Tail Power Company (OTPC), a long-standing Mainsaver customer, has recently completed the seamless implementation of a new maintenance management system at their Renewable Energy Division. This innovative system now manages and oversees nine renewable energy sites, encompassing both wind and solar power generation, strategically located across Minnesota and North Dakota.

Otter Tail Power uses Mainsaver CMMS - solar power plant image

For Otter Tail Power Company, a trusted customer that has been utilizing Mainsaver at two traditional fossil fuel power generation sites in South and North Dakota, this expansion into the Renewable Energy Division is a testament to the success of the Mainsaver Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This strategic move highlights the trust placed in Mainsaver as they broaden the scope of their asset management capabilities.

The newly implemented system is set to improve preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all of Otter Tail Power Company’s wind turbines and solar arrays. By leveraging Mainsaver’s CMMS, OTPC aims to streamline maintenance management, improve productivity, and reduce downtime, all while fostering a sustainable approach to energy generation.

Dave Shlager, CEO of Mainsaver Software, expressed his enthusiasm for this expansion, stating, “Otter Tail Power Company’s commitment to using Mainsaver’s CMMS for their Renewable Energy Division exemplifies our dedication to providing reliable maintenance management solutions. It’s an honor to support Otter Tail as they embark on this significant journey. This partnership is a prime example of the larger power generation industry, where many power producers and utilities rely on Mainsaver to optimize their asset management processes.”

To learn more about Mainsaver’s powerful maintenance management tools for utilities and power plants visit https://www.mainsaver.com/power-generation/. On-premise and cloud-based solutions are available, with pricing as low as $49 per user per month.

About Otter Tail Power Company

Otter Tail Power Company is an investor-owned electric utility that serves a 50,000-square-mile territory in western Minnesota, eastern North Dakota, and northeastern South Dakota. It was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The company provides electricity and energy services to more than a quarter million people in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

About Mainsaver

Streamline maintenance management, improve productivity, and reduce downtime with Mainsaver, the enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider with a 40-year track record on the plant floor. Founded in 1983, Mainsaver delivers trustworthy maintenance management solutions for the most strenuous environments from critical infrastructure to medical technology. Headquartered in San Diego, Mainsaver serves a global market directly and through a network of channel partners.

Mainsaver Software Releases Valuable Guide: “Twelve CMMS Tips for Power Plant Maintenance Management”

Utilities and power plants rely on Mainsaver’s powerful maintenance management tools to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and comply with NERC requirements

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mainsaver Software, a long-time leader in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) solutions, is proud to announce the release of a practicalresource for power plant professionals. “Twelve CMMS Tips for Power Plant Maintenance Management” is a simple guide that offers practical insights to optimize maintenance practices when using Mainsaver in demanding power generation environments.

Maintenance team at power plant with text 12 tips for power plant maintenance managementBased on Mainsaver’s forty years of experience delivering CMMS solutions for utilities and power generation plants, the “Twelve CMMS Tips for Power Plant Maintenance Management” offers a valuable starting point to help professionals streamline their maintenance operations, enhance asset reliability, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

A companion piece, “NERC Requirements for Power Plant Maintenance,” outlines the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) regulations as they relate to maintaining power plant assets and highlights how a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) can play a pivotal role in helping power plants meet these requirements.

In an era where reliable and efficient power generation is of utmost importance, effective maintenance practices are key to preventing equipment failures, reducing downtime, and ensuring the consistent availability of electricity. That’s why power producers and utilities turn to Mainsaver for powerful maintenance management tools that meet the specialized needs of their industry.

“We use Mainsaver for all our corrective and preventative maintenance. It helps us manage work requests, schedule work orders, and plan our downtime maintenance,” said Lee Winslow, Planning Supervisor at City Utilities in Springfield, MO. “Mainsaver helps us be more efficient, reduce downtime and speed up repairs.”

Dave Shlager, CEO of Mainsaver Software, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “At Mainsaver Software, we understand the unique challenges that power plants encounter daily. Our mission is to empower maintenance professionals with the tools they need to operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry regulations.”

Key highlights of the “Twelve CMMS Tips for Power Plant Maintenance Management” include:

– Streamline maintenance operations
– Automate regulatory preventive maintenance
– Paperless job plan instructions
– Asset-part association
– Incident documentation
– and more

Power plant professionals and teams can use these resources as a starting point to enhance their maintenance practices and address key areas for NERC compliance. Mainsaver’s experienced implementation consultants are available to guide customers through this journey.

To access the guides and learn more about Mainsaver Software’s EAM and CMMS solutions, please visit:

Twelve CMMS Tips for Power Plant Maintenance Management
NERC Requirements for Power Plant Maintenance 
Power Generation CMMS Solutions 

About Mainsaver Software:
Mainsaver Software, founded in 1983, brings over 40 years of expertise to the field of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). Headquartered in San Diego, Mainsaver serves a global market directly and through a network of channel partners. The company is committed to improving maintenance management, productivity, and reducing downtime in the most challenging environments, from critical infrastructure to medical technology.

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Mainsaver CMMS In-Person Training – March 2024

San Diego, CA  •  March 5-7, 2024

Mainsaver will host a 3-day CMMS customer training event in San Diego in March of 2024. Staffed with experts from Mainsaver, the comprehensive training will cover everything customers need to get the most out of their Mainsaver Core installation.


Training Syllabus

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AM   
Mainsaver overview & navigation
– System overview & navigation
– Table view configuration & defaults
– Table view reporting and exports
– Query building
– Assets

PM 
30-minute dedicated one-on-one blocks with attendees (8 slots per day)  

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

AM   
Mainsaver Work Flow
– Work requests
– Work order processing
– Preventive maintenance scheduling & execution

PM    
30-minute dedicated one-on-one blocks with attendees (8 slots per day)

 

Thursday, March 7, 2024

AM   
Materials Management & Purchasing
– Inventory management
– Purchase requests
– Purchase orders


PM    
30-minute dedicated one-on-one blocks with attendees (8 slots per day)

Training Details

  • All students will have use of their own Microsoft Windows PC pre-loaded with Mainsaver Core which they keep at the end of the class
  • Max class size of 24 students
  • Multiple Mainsaver technical staff attending in addition to the instructors.
  • Supports both operations and IT attendees
  • Class attendance certificate awarded upon completion

 

Training facility location

Liberty Station Conference Center
2600 Laning Street
San Diego, CA 92106

 

Refreshments included

Mornings: Light snacks such as muffins, bagels or pastries will be provided
Afternoon: Snacks such as cookies or brownies will be provided
Beverages: Coffee, soft drinks, and bottled water will be provided throughout the day

Cost

$1,995 per student (includes a laptop, copy of Mainsaver CORE software, and mouse)
A purchase order or credit card is required to reserve your spot.

Registration

Contact Taylor Tye via email at ttye@mainsaver.com to register or get additional information.

Scheduling note:

Mainsaver has a minimum attendance requirement for this event and reserves the right to cancel until January 5, 2024, without penalty. Please book transportation and hotel accommodations in a manner that allows a penalty-free cancellation should the minimum attendance requirement not be met and the class be canceled.

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Maintenance manager checks workflow on tablet

CMMS Tech Tip: Establishing An Effective Maintenance Workflow Process

 

Streamlining maintenance practices for efficiency

When implementing a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), it’s an opportune time to assess and enhance your existing maintenance processes. This Tech Tip focuses on how to establish an effective maintenance workflow that aligns with maintenance best practices. Mainsaver’s CMMS serves as a valuable tool for emulating and facilitating these best practices.

Challenge: Defining an efficient maintenance workflow

It can be tempting to stick with your existing workflows, but this approach might miss a valuable opportunity to assess and improve your maintenance processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Maintenance manager checks workflow on tablet

Solution: Thoughtful process planning and CMMS configuration

Aim to define an efficient maintenance workflow that aligns with your organization’s unique needs and follows industry best practices to optimize your operations. Consider how you will address the eight key decisions listed below.

#1 – Work Requests or Direct Work Orders

One of the first decisions to make is whether to create work requests that are reviewed and approved before becoming work orders or to allow direct creation of work orders. Define the process that suits your organization’s needs best.

#2 – Work Request/Work Order Creators

Determine who will be allowed to create work requests and work orders within the CMMS.

#3 – Formal Assignment of Work Orders

As a Maintenance Manager, decide whether you will formally assign work orders to technicians, or if they will be self-assigned.

#4 – Work Order Lifecycle

Define the typical path or lifecycle of a work order, including stages like “Awaiting approval,” “Awaiting planning,” “Awaiting scheduling,” and others. Only create statuses that will actually be used to avoid clutter.

#5 – Automated Email Notifications

Consider whether you want to set up automated email notifications to streamline workflow advancement.

#6 – User Roles and Security

Identify the necessary user roles (Requestors, Technicians, Supervisors, Managers, Stock Room Manager, Purchaser) and determine the parts of the system each role requires access to. Set security levels based on their functions.

#7 – Paper vs. Paperless

Decide whether you will continue to process physical paper work orders or transition to a “paperless” approach by processing all work electronically.

#8 – Mobile Work Order Processing

Explore the option of employing mobile work order processing using tablets and/or phone access to the CMMS for enhanced flexibility.

Summary: Crafting an effective maintenance workflow

When adopting a new CMMS, it’s the perfect opportunity to revamp your maintenance workflow for peak efficiency. Rather than simply maintaining existing practices, consider leveraging Mainsaver’s experienced implementation consultants to guide you in defining a streamlined, industry-best maintenance workflow. Make the most of this moment to optimize your maintenance operations.

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world-class maintenance management

Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Why Mainsaver Cloud?

Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

Request a demo
Why Mainsaver Core?

Learn more about Mainsaver’s maintenance management solutions

Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Start your free trial now
Why Mainsaver Cloud?

Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

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Why Mainsaver Core?

CMMS Tech Tip: Mastering Asset Hierarchy for Efficient Maintenance Management


Unlocking the Power of an Organized Asset Hierarchy

Managing assets in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can be a daunting task, especially when your assets are scattered across various locations. In this CMMS Tech Tip, we explore the importance of setting up an effective asset hierarchy and how it can solve the common challenges of asset identification.

Challenge: Identifying Assets with Meaningless ID Numbers

One of the most significant challenges in asset management is identifying assets when creating work requests or work orders. Many assets are labeled with meaningless ID numbers that are difficult for CMMS users to decipher. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion and inefficiency.

Solution: Create an Organized Asset Hierarchy

To address this challenge, Mainsaver recommends the establishment of an organized asset hierarchy within your CMMS. This hierarchy serves as a structured roadmap, making it easy for users to find the assets they need in a logical and visual manner.

The Power of an Effective Asset Hierarchy

Consider the following example: You’re searching for the “#1 Fuel Gas Heater.” In an organized asset hierarchy, you’d start at the top-level asset, such as “Mainsaver Power Generation.” From there, you would drill down to “Unit #1” and then to “Fuel Gas.” This step-by-step process leads you to the asset you’re seeking, and the asset number is easily identified. This exemplifies the power of an effective asset hierarchy in action.

Mainsaver CMMS Asset Hierarchy Example


Balancing Act: The Optimal Asset Hierarchy Structure

When creating your asset hierarchy, it’s crucial to strike a balance. Avoid becoming too granular with the structure, as an overly complex hierarchy can hinder usability. Typically, Mainsaver recommends maintaining a hierarchy structure with 4-6 levels to achieve an effective balance between organization and practicality.

By establishing an organized asset hierarchy in your CMMS, you simplify asset identification, streamline the work request and work order creation process, and ultimately enhance your overall asset management efficiency. Don’t let meaningless ID numbers slow you down—harness the power of an effective asset hierarchy today.

 

Customer Resources

Getting Started with Mainsaver Cloud
Contact us for Training and Professional Services

Not yet a customer?
Find out more about Mainsaver’s solutions for
world-class maintenance management

Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Start your free trial now
Why Mainsaver Cloud?

Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

Request a demo
Why Mainsaver Core?

Learn more about Mainsaver’s maintenance management solutions

Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Start your free trial now
Why Mainsaver Cloud?

Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

Request a demo
Why Mainsaver Core?
Mainsaver customers at computerized maintenance management software training class

Mainsaver Celebrates 40 Years of Maintenance Management Software Leadership

Delivers on promise to provide an affordable CMMS solution for small and mid-sized businesses with Mainsaver Cloud product offering.

August 8, 2023 – San Diego, California. Mainsaver, a trusted leader in computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), proudly announces the celebration of its 40th anniversary in August 2023. With a rich history of four decades, Mainsaver has consistently proven itself as a dependable partner, leveraging deep industry experience to assist organizations in achieving their maintenance management goals.

Mainsaver customers at CMMS training class
Customers at a CMMS training class help Mainsaver celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Since its inception in 1983, Mainsaver has been dedicated to empowering organizations with comprehensive CMMS solutions that optimize asset management, streamline maintenance processes, and maximize efficiency. The company’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of the most trusted names in the industry.

As part of its ongoing commitment to maintenance management excellence, Mainsaver recently launched “Mainsaver Cloud,” a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of its renowned CMMS. For small and medium-sized businesses, Mainsaver Cloud provides an affordable CMMS solution with a proven feature set that is easy to use and implement and accessible anywhere.

“We are thrilled to celebrate four decades of unwavering commitment to our customers and the maintenance management industry,” said Dave Shlager, CEO of Mainsaver. “Throughout our journey, we have built trust by consistently delivering reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our valued customers. With the introduction of Mainsaver Cloud, we are taking yet another step towards simplifying maintenance management and helping our customers achieve their goals more efficiently.”

A satisfied customer, Randy Rudy, Sr Engineering Technician at Siemens Energy in Orlando, Florida, shared his experience with Mainsaver’s CMMS: “Mainsaver has been a reliable partner for our organization. The software’s user-friendly interface and robust features have significantly improved our maintenance processes, enabling us to achieve our operational goals efficiently.”

Cake with Mainsaver CMMS 40th anniversary and company logo
40 years of CMMS leadership


As Mainsaver celebrates its 40th anniversary, they extend heartfelt gratitude to their esteemed clients, partners, and employees who have contributed to their continued success and growth over the years.

For more information about Mainsaver and its reliable CMMS solutions, visit www.mainsaver.com.

About Mainsaver

Streamline maintenance management, improve productivity, and reduce downtime with Mainsaver, the enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider with a 39-year track record on the plant floor. Founded in 1983, Mainsaver delivers trustworthy maintenance management solutions for the most strenuous environments from critical infrastructure to medical technology. Headquartered in San Diego, Mainsaver serves a global market directly and through a network of channel partners.

Media Contact:
Suzanne Balter
Mainsaver
media@mainsaver.com

Worker uses Mainsaver Connect mobile maintenance solution

ABP invests £1.5 million in mobile solution

As reported in Port Technology International

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest ports group, has launched a programme to digitalise asset management across its network of 21 ports.

By investing £1.5 million ($1.8 million) in a mobile solution of this scale, ABP continues its efforts to drive digitalisation in the UK ports sector.

This expanded implementation, in conjunction with Mainsaver and Spidex, follows a successful pilot trial of the new technology at several ABP ports.

The trial ensured that both large and small ports were considered to fully test the practicalities of implementing and allocating work in a digital manner.

Mainsaver Connect is a mobile version of the Mainsaver Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), a US product backed by Spidex, a UK-based developer.

Mike McCartain, ABP’s Group Director of Safety, Engineering and Marine, commented: “Going digital with our asset management is an important step in building the sustainable Ports of the Future, where information is shared accurately and instantaneously”.

The mobile device rollout will include the deployment of hundreds of tablets and focused training sessions for engineers across ABP’s regions.

The deployment will be carried out in tandem across ABP’s business areas of the Humber, Southampton, and Wales, and will be led by a senior ABP person in each region, according to the company’s recent statement.

Nicole Geraghty, ABP Port Planner (Maintenance), said: “I really look forward to working with this powerful new tool.”

Geragthy noted that it will enable access to ‘real time’ information, saving ABP’s technical teams time and eventually allowing them to make educated decisions based on accurate information.

“It is an exciting time at ABP as we see investments not only in digitalisation but also in upskilling our people and electrifying plant, cranes, vehicles as part of our ambition to make port operations more sustainable,” explained Geragthy.

This latest investment in digitalisation builds on ABP’s forward-thinking steps taken in 2021, when the Port of Southampton became the first British port to install a private 5G network.

Dave Schlager, Mainsaver CEO, said: “With Mainsaver’s mobile enterprise asset management solution, ABP can create, assign, and process work orders seamlessly.”

Jonathan Starling, Spidex Managing Director, commented: “It is has been a pleasure for Spidex to work with the ABP Asset Management Team in assisting them with achieving their target of creating a ‘mobilised’ engineering and maintenance work force across their entire business.”

The two primary benefits of this mobile digital solution, access to enhanced information visibility in real time and instant access to stock records, will help inform business decisions and support the delivery of ABP’s net zero sustainability strategy, ‘Ready for Tomorrow’.

Launched on 28 February, the strategy sets out a plan to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions from ABP’s own operations by 2040.

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Mainsaver Introduces SaaS Version of Popular CMMS Software Copy

Mainsaver Cloud, now available for beta testing, provides a reliable maintenance management solution at an affordable price

New Mainsaver Cloud CMMS screenshots

SAN DIEGO, CA – Mainsaver, a long-term leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS), today introduced the beta release of Mainsaver Cloud, a new SaaS version of the company’s popular software.

Designed using insights gained from decades of real-world experience in critical infrastructure, plant, and facility maintenance, Mainsaver Cloud provides an efficient, easy-to-use, and reliable CMMS platform to manage work orders, tackle preventative maintenance, handle purchasing and spare parts inventories, and make data-driven decisions about assets and resources.

 

Company’s CMMS Experience Helps Teams Achieve Maintenance Goals

“Mainsaver Cloud is built on 39 years of experience helping thousands of companies, large and small, achieve their maintenance and operations goals,” said Dave Shlager, CEO of Mainsaver. “That experience is invaluable when you need to streamline maintenance management, reduce downtime, improve productivity, or control costs. It’s evident in the detailed design work that went into this new product, and in how we approach implementation and ongoing support.”

 

Power of Enterprise EAM in Simple, Easy-to-use, Web-based CMMS Platform

“Mainsaver’s new cloud-based CMMS is impressive,” said Joe Grassi, CMMS Consultant at Grassi and Associates. “It has the power of a full-scale enterprise asset management solution in a simple, easy-to-use web-based platform that maintenance teams can access anywhere. My free trial of the beta release was seamless and easy, with great system performance. The processes for creating and managing assets, work orders, and preventive maintenance were simple and straightforward, with plenty of options available to tailor a process to an individual company’s needs. I was particularly impressed by the little details, like the inclusion of an asset-type template, which many CMMS solutions miss. The depth of Mainsaver’s experience is evident in the design of Mainsaver Cloud.”

 

Designed for Needs of Critical Infrastructure

Mainsaver Cloud offers an industry-proven toolset with an intuitive interface that maintenance teams can access anywhere on the web. The cloud-based platform was designed to meet the security, data integrity, and performance needs of the most demanding clients in critical infrastructure, manufacturing, food processing, medical technology, and other industries.

 

CMMS Pricing

Affordably priced for small and medium-sized businesses, Mainsaver Cloud has all the key features world-class maintenance organizations need in a comprehensive package that includes work order management, preventive maintenance, spare parts inventories, and vendor management. Subscriptions start at $49 per user per month for an annual license.

 

Free Trial

A 14-day free trial of the beta version of Mainsaver Cloud is now available for maintenance professionals in the United States and Canada at mainsaver.com/free-trial.

Backed by the most experienced team in the industry, Mainsaver Cloud is designed to be easy and cost-effective to implement.

 

About Mainsaver

Streamline maintenance management, improve productivity, and reduce downtime with Mainsaver, the enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) provider with a 39-year track record on the plant floor. Founded in 1983, Mainsaver delivers trustworthy maintenance management solutions for the most strenuous environments from critical infrastructure to medical technology. Headquartered in San Diego, Mainsaver serves a global market directly and through a network of channel partners.

Media Contact:
Suzanne Balter
media@mainsaver.com

Learn more about Mainsaver’s maintenance management solutions

Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

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Why Mainsaver Core?

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Mainsaver Cloud

CMMS

Mainsaver Cloud is the new web-based SaaS version of our CMMS platform that’s easy to use and implement, accessible anywhere, and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Start your free trial now
Why Mainsaver Cloud?

Mainsaver Core

EAM

Mainsaver Core offers comprehensive enterprise asset management capabilities in a customizable on-premise or web-based solution that meets the needs of the largest and most complex organizations.

Request a demo
Why Mainsaver Core?

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