The maintenance function in beverage facilities is, and always will be, a major contributor to success and profitability. The operational activities within the entire beverage supply chain, from processing raw materials to finished product delivery, usually require the maintenance function to perform effectively, efficiently and economically at the highest possible levels.
Plant facilities, machinery, equipment and distribution/service units make maintenance a prime function in an organization. The two main reasons it is so important are that expensive assets always should be in productive conditions and facility and equipment longevity should be protected and extended as long as possible.