Graebener-Reika, Inc. (GRI), a provider of machinery for processing tube, pipe, bar, plate and sheet metal, has announced that its re-build and modernization services are available for upgrading of pre-owned equipment. GRI, which serves as North American sales and service partner for Gräbener Maschinentechnik and Reika equipment, can support decommissioning, refurbishment, upgrading and reinstallation of any manufacturer's equipment with special expertise in German-made machinery and process machinery used by tube and pipe producers.
"Companies should consider retrofitting as an option if the equipment can be upgraded at a cost of less than two-thirds of new machine investment," said Rich Marando, President of GRI. "And, there are various machine types that can be retrofitted - from controls and operator interface stations to drives, measuring systems and mechanical components."
Benefits of an equipment upgrade include improved production volume and product quality while at the same time improving efficiency and long-term maintainability. Additionally, by upgrading existing equipment versus purchasing new, foundations, machine beds, utility feeds, etc. can be reutilized thereby avoiding incremental costs of installing new equipment.
Refurbishment and re-certification efforts are completed at GRI's 12,000 sq. ft. facility in Reading, PA. If a customer's equipment is impractical to move, work can be completed at the customer's facility.
Recently, GRI completed upgrades to a 20-year-old line for a leading steel producer, moving the equipment from England to the United States and refurbishing and re-commissioning at the new site within a year.
For more information contact:
Graebener-Reika, Inc.
20 Oesterling Dr.
Reading, PA 19605
610-621-2536
sales@gr-inc.com
www.gr-inc.com