Case Study: Conestoga Energy minimizes plant shutdown downtime with MAPCON CMMS

Conestoga Energy streamlines 110 million-gallon ethanol plant shutdowns with MAPCON Technologies, Inc.

Conestoga Energy, an ethanol production plant, faced the challenge of efficiently planning and executing its critical annual plant shutdown to minimize costly machine downtime. They turned to vendor MAPCON Technologies, Inc. and its MAPCON CMMS product to manage this complex process, which required meticulous planning, prioritization, and parts management to avoid chaotic and expensive delays.

The solution implemented by MAPCON provided a centralized system for planning work orders, tracking historical data for accurate scheduling, and ensuring parts were in stock. This resulted in a highly organized shutdown process that minimized downtime and eliminated reactive maintenance. MAPCON's mobile capabilities also allowed for efficient handling of unexpected repairs, with the vendor's system being credited for touching on all facets of the shutdown and preventing chaos.

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