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In this story, Sven Bretschneider explains how the team sourced difficult-to-find obsolete Siemens Simadyn parts under intense time pressure to help repair the vessel and get it moving again.
Thanks to EU Automation’s global supplier network and logistics expertise, every part was located, shipped and two hours before the deadline, allowing repairs to begin and the cruise ship to continue its journey.
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The component wasn’t available in UK stock, meaning the EU Automation supply chain team had to source the part from Europe and coordinate an international same-day delivery to prevent extended downtime.
In this story, Rob Holloway explains how a first-of-its-kind emergency logistics operation helped deliver the part from Europe to the UK in just hours, including routing the shipment through his own house to keep the process moving.
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Customers urgently contacted Filippo Mavaro and the EU Automation team for help sourcing obsolete and discontinued industrial automation components needed to restart production.
Working against time, replacement Schneider Electric / Elau motors, HMIs, PLCs and automation parts were sourced and refurbished in less than one week, helping customers recover operations after the disaster.
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The customer urgently needed an obsolete ELAU motor that had been discontinued since 2018, a highly specialised legacy component that was no longer available on the market.
After being told by multiple suppliers that no stock existed, the customer contacted Antonia Batur at EU Automation for help.
Within the same working day, a replacement unit was located, serviced, tested and delivered within 48 hours. Helping restore production and avoid extended downtime losses.
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In this video, David Schrön, General Manager of EU Automation GmbH in Frankfurt, explains how EU Automation supports manufacturers across Canada through fast international shipping, customs expertise and a global sourcing network.
With direct shipping from Frankfurt to Canada, EU Automation helps customers reduce delays, avoid unnecessary tariff complications and receive critical industrial automation parts faster.
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Facing downtime and mounting production losses, our customer reached out to Alex Bailey, Account Manager at EU Automation, who helped deliver a rapid solution. Sourcing a 385kg replacement drive from France and coordinating its delivery within 36 hours to restore operations.
This case highlights not only the technical challenge of legacy Siemens systems, but also the importance of fast, dedicated response in downtime situations.
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David Schrön, General Manager of EU Automation GmbH in Frankfurt, explains how the team helps customers source urgent industrial automation parts through a global supply chain network.
One customer faced production losses approaching £1 million per day after a machine failure late on a Friday evening. Working against time, the EU Automation team coordinated warehouse operations, quality testing and urgent shipment preparation to help the customer recover as quickly as possible.
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In diesem Video erklärt David Schrön, General Manager von EU Automation Deutschland, wie Unternehmen durch internationale Ersatzteilbeschaffung, Expresslogistik und persönliche Betreuung schnell wieder produktionsfähig werden.
Ein aktueller Fall betraf eine Raffinerie, die durch den Ausfall eines einzigen Geräts täglich fast eine Million Pfund Verlust erlitt. Dank eines internationalen Netzwerks aus Händlern, Zollexperten und Logistikspezialisten konnte das benötigte Teil über Nacht organisiert und geliefert werden.
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In diesem Video erzählt Sven Bretschneider wie das Team innerhalb weniger Stunden alle benötigten Siemens Simadyn-Ersatzteile beschaffen konnte, um die Reparatur des Schiffes zu ermöglichen.
Die benötigten Komponenten waren bereits seit Jahren abgekündigt und schwer verfügbar. Dank des internationalen Lieferanten- und Logistiknetzwerks von EU Automation konnten die Teile rechtzeitig nach Hamburg geliefert und anschließend zur Reparatur nach Teneriffa geflogen werden.
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In this story, Ole Klein explains how a simple enquiry turned into a race against time to source a hard-to-find B&R automation part and restore brewery production before extended downtime impacted operations.
After the customer believed the component was unavailable, EU Automation located and supplied the part in just 90 minutes, helping get the production line back up and running the very same day.
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Eine obsolete B&R-Komponente, die seit 2012 nicht mehr hergestellt wurde, hatte den Abfüllprozess für kleine Bierflaschen gestoppt. Der Kunde ging bereits davon aus, dass das Teil weltweit nicht mehr verfügbar sei.
In diesem Video erzählt Ole Klein, wie EU Automation innerhalb kürzester Zeit eine Lösung organisieren konnte — inklusive Kurierdienst, Lieferantennetzwerk und Expresslogistik.
Innerhalb von nur 90 Minuten war das Ersatzteil beim Kunden und die Produktion konnte wieder anlaufen.
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For Rob Holloway, Supply Chain Coordinator at EU Automation, it's been a journey filled with problem-solving, change and helping our customers overcome downtime challenges around the world.
Watch the interview to hear Rob reflect on 👇
👨💼 How his role has evolved over 15 years
🏭 How the automation industry has changed
✈ A memorable “around the world in 72 hours” customer story
Thank you for being a valued part of the team, Rob 👏
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From leadership and sales to operations and customer support, this group has helped shape who we are today and where we’re going next.
We sat down with John Young, Sue Cornwell, Andrew Falconer, John Madgin, Ricardo Martinez Alarcon, James Savona, Dan Tillsley and Ainoa Villar Iriberri to reflect on their highlights, proudest moments and what they’re most excited about for the future.
Between them, they’ve seen the business evolve, grown through multiple roles and promotions, supported customers across the globe and embodied what Manufacturing Made Possible really means.
Thank you all for your dedication, loyalty and the impact you continue to make every day.
Watch the video to hear their stories in their own words!
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Too much stock ties up cash, too little risks costly downtime. Getting it right is critical. In our roundtable, Rob Thurston shares insights on how to maintain a steady, reliable parts supply without overloading inventory 👉 bit.ly/4aVbM7S
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Maintenance managers face immense pressure to balance stock levels and company cash flow. With the challenge of avoiding idle inventory, ensuring a reliable, on-time supply of quality parts is essential. Rob Thurston highlights the importance of this balance in our latest roundtable discussion.
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Manufacturers are increasingly facing critical supply chain disruptions, from large-scale geopolitical conflicts and climate change-fuelled natural disasters to trade wars. These challenges directly impact factory operations, causing unexpected shortages of spare parts that can halt production lines.
EU Automation hosted a roundtable to tackle the urgent need for innovative solutions to supply chain disruptions. Leading supply chain experts were invited to share their insights, firsthand experiences and valuable perspectives on navigating these disruptions:
Rob Thurston
Head of Purchasing, Logistics & Compliance, SPP PUMPS
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rob-thurston
Website: bit.ly/3Lyd259
Rob has been on the frontlines of purchases and supply chain management. He has in-depth experience in the automotive, rail, distribution and manufacturing industries. Rob's takeaway from the roundtable discussion: "Disruption in the supply chain is a constant, so keep an open mind to the challenges and find opportunities."
Amy Xue
Head Of Supply Chain at Dishman Carbogen Amcis (Europe) Ltd.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amy-xue-70288267
Website: bit.ly/4fejqvM
Amy is an expert in running international collaborations for the complex procurement of the heavily regulated pharmaceutical industry. Her takeaway from the roundtable discussion was: "Embrace the challenges of the ever-changing business environment."
Ana-Maria Velica
Founder, Green Apples Career
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anamaria333
"Put people first," advocates Ana. With two decades of experience in supply chain management for large corporations, Ana encourages all decision-makers to find, nurture and train the best talent.
Georgie Frost
Finance Journalist and Podcaster, host of the EU Automation Roundtable
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/georgie-frost-a1b090110
An award-winning journalist and podcaster, Georgie's rich portfolio includes content for Times Money Mentor and she is a regular contributor to TalkTV, Times Radio and the BBC.
The panellists' insights underscore the complexity of modern supply chains. As Rob Thurston noted, "It's difficult for an engineer to put together a solution in isolation," highlighting the restrictions often placed by purchasing and room for engineers to have more autonomy, emphasising the importance of collaboration and shared expertise.
Recent conflict was discussed and how government involvement during these times can result in further complications, challenges and cost implications: “Government involvement in business decisions can be very disruptive," prompting a crucial discussion on whether such involvement is hindering progress.
Another challenge companies are facing post-pandemic is a shortage in skilled labour. Ana Maria Velica weighed in on this issue: “Money is not everything, a title is not everything and people are less focused on having a full time job, in a major company with a fancy title and care more about flexible working. By the time they (companies) invest in a skilled workforce, they lose that workforce.”
Rob Thurston emphasised a critical challenge in supply chain management: “The pressures on maintenance staff are huge in terms of carrying stock. You’re spending the company’s cash and if it’s sat there and not being used, it’s idle cash. There’s a lot of pressure not to hold stock so therefore, the reliable supply of parts, on time, when you need them, where you need them, and the correct quality, is absolutely vital.”
Underscoring the delicate balance maintenance teams must strike between maintaining sufficient inventory and managing costs. Therefore, the ability to reliably source and receive quality parts precisely when and where they are needed is essential for maintaining smooth operations and profitability.
This is where reliable suppliers like EU Automation become invaluable. By ensuring the swift, global delivery of high-quality automation and process control equipment, EU Automation helps manufacturers avoid the pitfalls of both overstocking and understocking.
About EU Automation
EU Automation specialises in the procurement of essential components required to keep the manufacturing world turning. Their international distribution centres, dedicated account management and customer support teams make sourcing and supplying critical parts easier than ever before. To learn more about their services and how they can support manufacturers during challenging times, visit EU Automation.
✔ 100+ listed manufacturers
✔ Over 2 million parts sold globally
✔ 76,002 customers in 174 countries
Contact us today:
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In its book, EU Automation analyses obsolescence through the lens of consumer electronics and industry, but the key focus is on industrial environments. The volume also touches on the risks and challenges of obsolescence, the cost of downtime in different industries, relevant industry standards and energy efficiency.
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This book explains how different phrases such as Industry 4.0, Society 5.0, Made in China 2025, L'usine du Future and digitalisation have all come to represent different faces of the same Industrial Revolution. We review everything from smart manufacturing, the changing face of the workforce in light of automation and change initiatives supporting industry around the world. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, and this book tells you what you need to know.
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EU Automation gives you access to the global supply of automation parts at your fingertips. Get your manufacturing facility back up and running as swiftly and cost-effectively as possible.
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Contents:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:24 - Chapter 1: From Industry 4.0 to Society 5.0
00:07:59 - Chapter 2: A modern revolution is born
00:23:01 - Chapter 3: The latest trends in automation
00:36:19 - Chapter 4: The home of the industrial Revolution gets productive
00:51:18 - Chapter 5: A pan-EU tour of Europe
01:20:33 - Chapter 6: The smart revolution
01:34:08 - Chapter 7: The big nine digital technologies
01:58:35 - Chapter 8: A Swedish success story
02:09:39 - Chapter 9: Going from a crisis to a competition
02:27:32 - Chapter 10: My taste buds are tingling
02:41:39 - Chapter 11: Going beyond industry with society 5.0
02:51:52 - Chapter 12: The rise of China
03:07:16 - Chapter 13: The workforce of the future
03:22:41 - Chapter 14: Using obsolescence to your advantage
03:28:19 - Chapter 15: Future foresight
Contents:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:00 - Chapter 1: Obsolescence - why it matters
00:05:04 - Chapter 2: Obsolescence in consumer environments
00:09:32 - Chapter 3: Obsolescence in consumer environments
00:43:00 - Chapter 4: Sticking to standards
00:56:08 - Chapter 5: Managing obsolescence
01:14:23 - Chapter 6: The sustainability race
01:24:50 - Chapter 7: Seven steps to obsolescence management


