As in all businesses, cost control is a major issue as it is central to profitability. The highest costs in the mining, mineral processing and cement industries are usually those related to energy, maintenance and personnel. For many companies, a shortage of skilled labour and an ageing workforce are also concerns. Both can contribute to increased costs. SKF has extensive knowledge in areas such as bearing selection, fitting practices, maintenance strategy, sealing, lubrication and monitoring. This expertise can be applied in many ways. For example, to help customers improve their maintenance practices, to train their workforce or to develop new solutions that help extend service life and reduce costs. |
