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The 2026 RPM Symposium is packed with practical sessions designed to help maintenance and reliability professionals improve equipment performance and reduce failures.

One of this year's breakout sessions will be Built to Run… But Not Built to Last: The Hidden Gaps in Fluid Cleanliness and Filtration Design, presented by Sam Larger, President of Larger Hydraulic Services.

He'll explain how seemingly small filtration and fluid cleanliness decisions can significantly impact equipment life, reliability, and maintenance costs and share how proper filtration strategies can help prevent premature wear, unexpected failures, and costly downtime.

Join us Sept. 22-23 in Kalamazoo, Mich., to learn how better reliability practices can improve your operation.

Register today using the link in the comments.

The best time to identify a motor problem is before it results in downtime.

That's why vibration analysis is such a valuable tool for maintenance and reliability teams. Our latest blog highlights five reasons Category I Vibration Analysis training is worth the investment and how it can help build a stronger Predictive maintenance program.

For those looking to pursue certification, HECO will be hosting a five-day certification course during the 2026 RPM Symposium in downtown Kalamazoo from Sept. 21-25 followed by an optional Category I Exam on Sept. 26.

Read the full blog and learn how to register before it’s too late!

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We're excited to announce that HECO President Justin Hatfield will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2026 RPM Symposium.

His presentation, Insight Is Good. Action Is Better. Monitoring, Maintenance, and Repairs Finally Working Together, will explore one of today's biggest maintenance challenges: turning data into better decisions.

Drawing on HECO's 40+ years of experience in electric motor repair, predictive maintenance, and equipment management, Justin will share how connecting predictive monitoring, maintenance activities, repair history, and more can help facilities improve reliability, reduce downtime, and manage critical assets with greater confidence.

Join us Sept. 22-23 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich. for this presentation and more than 20 other educational breakout sessions from industry experts!

Register today using the link in the comments.

Most base failures don’t happen overnight. They build over time.

Good news, they’re preventable. In Part 2 of our series, we break down six practical steps to catch issues early and protect uptime.

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If your equipment keeps failing, the problem might not be the motor or pump.

Base and foundation issues are one of the most overlooked causes of vibration, misalignment, and repeat failures. Our blog breaks down what to look for and why it matters. Read more through the link in the comments.

Learn how remote condition monitoring solutions can maximize your reliability resources with HECO and Skyler.

Join us at the VIATC 2026 Training Conference & Expo where HECO Director of Reliability Jason Spettel and Skyler General Manager Gregorio Hadad will present From Data Collections to Problem Solvers: Combining Human Experience with IoT Intelligence.

The presentation will take place Thursday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. where the pair will demonstrate how AI-powered remote condition monitoring and expert analysis turn equipment data into actionable maintenance recommendations, helping facilities identify issues early and prevent unplanned downtime.

While you're there, be sure to visit Skyler at Booth #12 to learn more about vibration analysis, condition monitoring, and reliability programs.

Scan the flyer QR code for a free expo pass courtesy of HECO and Skyler, or visit the link in the comments to learn more.

Event: VIATC 2026 Training Conference & Expo
Location: Forth Worth, Texas
Dates: August 5-7

Meet Mike Danielson, Inventory & Shipping at our Detroit Service Center / Fife Pearce. He is one of our three Employees of the Quarter!

Mike has been with us since September 2025 and is being recognized for being a team player, always helping out others, and going above and beyond for fellow teammates and customers.

Before transitioning to the world of reliability, Mike was a middle school math teacher. We're glad to have that skillset on our team.

Thank you, Mike, for all of your hard work and dedication to doing the right thing. We appreciate having you on our team!

Looking for practical reliability strategies you can actually apply in your facility?

The 2026 RPM Symposium returns Sept. 22–23 in Kalamazoo, Mich., with educational sessions, industry experts, hands-on learning, and networking focused on uptime and maintenance improvement.

Here are five reasons to attend RPM 2026.

Visit the link in the comments to read more.

The 2026 RPM Symposium is coming up, and hotel rooms at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo are filling quickly.

Staying at the event hotel gives you convenient access to all RPM sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitor events while keeping you right in the middle of the action throughout the symposium.

Book your room early and get ready for two days focused on reliability, maintenance, and industrial performance.

Hotel information and booking details can be found in the link in the comments.