ABB India, a leading technology company in electrification and automation, has announced its successful service agreement with Ruchira Papers, an agro-waste paper manufacturer based in Himachal Pradesh, India. Through ABB’s Motion OneCare solutions, Ruchira Papers experienced a remarkable 13% increase in uptime, resulting in reduced production losses and improved performance. The customized service agreement included a range of comprehensive offerings, such as preventive maintenance, on-site support, remote visual guidance, spare parts management, reconditioning, and modernization services or replacements.
Prior to partnering with ABB, Ruchira Papers faced challenges related to increasing downtime and production losses due to the absence of a robust drive maintenance strategy. The company relied on local non-ABB service providers to address drive failures, resulting in approximately 4-5 unplanned downtimes per year. Given the significant cost implications of unplanned downtime in the paper manufacturing industry, Ruchira Papers sought a more reliable and efficient solution to improve uptime and address issues promptly.
Recognizing the critical importance of drive-controlled applications in the paper manufacturing process, Ruchira Papers entered into a service agreement with ABB, entrusting them with the maintenance of their drives. ABB’s Motion OneCare services encompassed a comprehensive approach to drive maintenance, providing Ruchira Papers with a 360-degree view of services tailored to their specific needs.
Since the implementation of the agreement, Ruchira Papers has witnessed a significant increase in uptime, with rates reaching 94.8% – a notable improvement of nearly 13%. This enhanced uptime has directly contributed to reducing production losses, optimizing performance, and increasing revenue for the company. The success of the collaboration has prompted Ruchira Papers to extend their partnership with ABB for an additional three years, further reinforcing their trust in ABB’s expertise and technology.
Moving forward, Ruchira Papers aims to continue improving uptime while gradually modernizing drives that are approaching the end of their life cycle. By leveraging ABB’s advanced technologies and solutions, Ruchira Papers seeks to enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in their operations. ABB’s extensive experience in the industry, coupled with their commitment to innovation and industrial transformation, positions them as an ideal partner for Ruchira Papers as they navigate the ever-expanding paper market.
The partnership between ABB India and Ruchira Papers exemplifies the power of comprehensive and customized service agreements to drive performance improvements and reduce production losses. Through ABB’s Motion OneCare solutions, Ruchira Papers achieved a remarkable 13% increase in uptime, resulting in enhanced reliability, efficiency, and revenue growth. By entrusting ABB with the responsibility of drive maintenance, Ruchira Papers has experienced the benefits of timely and high-quality service, contributing to their overall success in the competitive paper manufacturing industry. With an extended collaboration on the horizon, ABB and Ruchira Papers are poised to continue driving innovation and sustainability in their respective fields.
