From outage to uptime: Plug-and-Steam technology keeps production going
Unexpected downtime can happen to even the most efficient operations. When it does, having a reliable partner ready to act fast can make all the difference. For one of our customers in the food & beverage industry, an unforeseen boiler failure had the potential to stop production entirely. Thanks to Atlas Copco Specialty Rental’s Plug-and-Steam technology, the company was back to full capacity within hours.
Customer challenge
Unexpected boiler failure threatened operational continuity, supply chain timelines, and critical retail deliveries.
Our solution
Atlas Copco’s Plug-and-Steam technology provided fast, energy-efficient, fully supported temporary steam.
The result
Full capacity was restored within hours, preventing downtime and ensuring continuous production.
When every minute counts
When a food & beverage manufacturer experienced an unexpected boiler breakdown, production stood still. Every hour of downtime meant lost output, disrupted supply chains, and possible damage to the company’s strong market reputation. With tight delivery schedules and sustainability targets to meet, the customer needed a temporary steam solution that was fast, efficient, and dependable.
Back on track with our Plug-and-Steam technology
The company partnered with Atlas Copco Specialty Rental and our innovative Plug-and-Steam solution to quickly restore operations. Within hours, our team deployed a fully operational steam system on-site, designed for quick setup and seamless connection to the customer’s existing infrastructure.
The system’s plug-and-play design minimized installation time and eliminated complexity, ensuring production could resume safely and swiftly. But the benefits didn’t stop there: the solution featured an integrated economizer, improving energy efficiency and reducing fuel consumption, a crucial factor for a business committed to sustainable operations.
Throughout the rental period, Atlas Copco’s experts provided 24/7 support, guaranteeing smooth operation and continuous steam supply until the customer’s permanent boiler was back online.
When every minute counts, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental was there with a solution that worked flawlessly. We couldn’t have asked for better support.
Running at full steam
With full steam capacity restored within hours, the manufacturer avoided costly downtime, met all production deadlines, and maintained supply chain continuity. The company’s brand reputation remained intact, with no missed deliveries or customer disruption. What started as an emergency rental evolved into a trusted long-term partnership, built on reliability, technical expertise, and shared commitment to efficiency and sustainability.
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At Atlas Copco, we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind.
Great ideas reinforce sustainable development. At Atlas Copco Specialty Rental, we team up with our customers to set up state-of-the-art temporary air, nitrogen, power, flow, steam and cooling solutions. Our passionate experts have extensive application and equipment knowledge. We understand our customers' needs and can provide a total solution for any industry, no matter if it is for emergencies or planned projects. We are a division of the Power Technique business area, headquartered in Boom, Belgium and offer specialty rental solutions under several brands around the globe.