Tag: manufacturing facility

How Predictive Maintenance Reduces Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing Facilities

By Ariel Santamaria, Advanced Technology Services Mar 23, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Mar 23, 2026

Manufacturing facilities managers understand that even a singular issue, such as a broken bearing in a machine, can disrupt operations. It’s the kind of issue that can shut down an entire manufacturing operation and rack up serious costs fast.  Keeping a large manufacturing facility running means finding tiny cracks before they turn into huge holes. Standard upkeep usually follows a rigid calendar, which often relies on averages rather than real-time equipment […]

How to Improve Sustainability in Manufacturing Facilities

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Jan 27, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

It is the responsibility of manufacturing leadership to refine processes, make them leaner, and lower their facility’s carbon footprint—and to do that, they’ll need the help of facilities managers. Many conventional practices have become so embedded in the sector that their wastefulness is overlooked. It is time to think critically about how these procedures impact […]

Choosing the Right Industrial Vacuum for Facility Cleanliness and Safety

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 20, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Nov 20, 2025

As manufacturers across industries face increasing labor shortages and pressure to improve operational efficiency, Goodway Technologies is sharing best practices for identifying which industrial vacuum solutions can help maintain productivity and a clean environment. From combustible dust removal to metal chip recovery and general debris management, industrial vacuums are designed to meet the specific demands […]

Making the Case for Universal Communication in Modern Facilities

By Kevin Turpin, weavix Jul 16, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 16, 2025

Production supervisor Scott Wagner received a text message at 6:42 a.m. while at home preparing for his commute. The night shift ended almost two hours ago, but he was just now learning about a critical failure in the assembly line’s main conveyor system. The overnight team had been struggling with the issue since 4:15 a.m., […]

Why Manufacturers Should Consider Diversifying Their Energy Supply 

By Patrick Smith, IGS Energy May 24, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 24, 2024

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Even those who aren’t regular consumers of energy industry news have likely come across a news report focused on how (and why) the American power grid is evolving. In the U.S., we have a […]

How to Foster Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing Facilities

By Eric Whitley, L2L Dec 6, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Dec 6, 2023

Continuous improvement in manufacturing refers to ongoing efforts to enhance products, services, or processes. The improvements can be incremental over time or achieved through breakthrough moments. However, the goal is to streamline operations, reduce waste, and increase efficiency and productivity in manufacturing facilities. Embedding a culture of continuous development and refinement in manufacturing facilities is […]

Plant Moves: The Charm of Southern Hospitality

By Stephen Lathrop, UHY Consulting Oct 27, 2023 FM Perspectives

Updated: Oct 27, 2023

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. The Southeast has quietly emerged as one of the leading geographic regions for manufacturers to relocate their facilities today. Boasting plentiful opportunities from infrastructure to real estate costs, a move to the Southeast is […]

Texas Instruments’ New Semiconductor Factory Achieves LEED Gold v4 Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 8, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 8, 2023

Texas Instruments (TI) announced its new semiconductor wafer fabrication plant in Richardson, Texas, called RFAB2, achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification under version 4 (v4). According to the company, this designation makes RFAB2 the first wafer fab in the United States and the fourth in the world to achieve this more […]

Safeguarding Your Facility: The Power of Proper Humidity Control

By Valerie Bradt, DriSteem Sep 5, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Sep 5, 2023

Maintaining ideal relative humidity levels in the built environment results in substantial benefits. By prioritizing humidity control, facilities managers can create an environment that optimizes productivity, preserves assets, and ensures the well-being of all occupants. Proper humidity regulation is a crucial component of comprehensive building management, and its positive impact extends across industries and facility […]

Tornado Strikes Major Pfizer Facility in North Carolina

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 24, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Oct 9, 2023

Pfizer Inc. announced the pharmaceutical company’s immediate efforts to provide relief and repair the damage caused to its manufacturing facility in Rocky Mount, N.C., after a violent tornado swept through the town on Wednesday, July 19. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was an EF-3 with peak winds up to 150 miles per […]