When you run a processing plant and a piece of equipment breaks or malfunctions, it can be catastrophic for your production. Downtime is always detrimental, but unexpected downtime is even worse. Hopefully the equipment can be fixed – but if not, you need to quickly find a new piece of machinery with associated equipment services. The lead time for new equipment can be daunting, but the reconditioned equipment market is a great option.
When searching for reconditioned processing equipment for your manufacturing facility, you want to ensure that the company you work with is reputable, and the equipment is quality. Whether you are in charge of a large processing operation or you own a small business, here are some of the criteria you should consider before spending your money.
How to Vet an Equipment Services Vendor
We have been repurposing and reconditioning manufacturing equipment for decades, and we are committed to quality and excellence. Whether you purchase from us or another company, there are certain details you need to confirm. These include:
Credibility and reputation of the vendor
Price and affordability
Quality and versatility of the equipment
Tangential service offerings, such as repair and maintenance
Equipment & Services FAQs
To explain how Zwirner Equipment Company can help you when you need replacement equipment (or simply to expand your operation), let’s discuss some of the questions we commonly hear about our services and products.
What types of equipment do you sell? Zwirner offers new and preowned stainless steel food processing and manufacturing equipment. Our inventory includes stainless steel storage and multi-compartment tanks, farm and processing tanks, many types of pumps, homogenizers, separators, clarifiers, butter and cheese-making equipment, refrigeration equipment, heat exchangers, HTST systems, and much more. Click here to browse our current inventory.
What industries do you serve with your equipment? Zwirner supplies equipment to a wide range of industries requiring stainless steel processing equipment. Some of the most frequent requests come from industries including food processing, beverage processing, breweries and wineries, dairies, and distilleries. We also provide equipment to pharmaceutical and chemical processing plants and water treatment facilities.
Can the equipment be customized to fit my unique requirements? Finding the exact piece or part you need can be challenging, especially if you have specialized operations. The ability to take advantage of custom fabrication services, however, can be a game changer. Our team of professional fabricators expertly designs and builds specific items for your manufacturing plant, including single and multi-tank systems, skid-mounted portable units, manual or automated CIP skid systems, and HTST systems. If you can’t find what you need, call our team! We’d love to help.
How is the equipment delivered to my facility? It is important that you understand just how your industrial equipment will be transported. Zwirner manages all the required transportation and ensures that the equipment arrives in pristine condition. We accomplish this by only employing delivery drivers who understand our strict equipment transport procedures.
Do you also handle emergency repairs? Once the equipment is installed onsite, you’ll want to make sure that you have a maintenance program in place. Onsite equipment maintenance and emergency repair services are imperative for your ongoing production success – as are tangential services such as part replacement, discontinued part repairs, and the repair of leaking tanks and storage.
What are the financial benefits of buying used and reconditioned equipment? New equipment can be very expensive. However, by working with the right vendor, you can purchase high-quality reconditioned equipment at affordable prices that fit your budget.
The Equipment You Need – When You Need It
Zwirner Equipment is a dependable and reputable vendor with decades of expertise and an excellent customer service record. We deliver high-quality products and services that keep your processing plant running smoothly and efficiently. Are you ready to learn more about our inventory of stainless-steel equipment, transportation, and maintenance services? Contact Zwirner Equipment services today.
