ABB Turbocharging Inks Service Deals Covering 400 Units
Press release - ABB Turbocharging has signed long-term service agreements with three marine and offshore transport firms covering a total of 400 turbochargers globally. The service contracts span a period of several years and include turbocharger monitoring, regular servicing and preventive maintenance.
Each of the three companies: DOF Group, Teekay and Torghatten ASA has signed a Maintenance Management Agreement (MMA) with ABB Turbocharging in Norway.
Through signing these service agreements, ABB Turbocharging said it takes full responsibility for planning and scheduling turbocharger servicing. The agreement also includes monitoring for early warning of upcoming service requirements. Customers gain an overview of their service needs, leading to decreased engine downtime and more predictability in operating expenses.
According to ABB, investing in proactively planned and scheduled OEM maintenance is an increasing trend among end-user turbocharging customers as they seek ways to improve cost management. More than 400 customers globally have already entered into similar service contracts with ABB Turbocharging.