Download or read book Equipment Management written by Paul D. Tomlingson and published by SME. This book was released on 2010 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For too long, maintenance has been regarded as a ""necessary evil"" rather than a vital contributor to effective mining operations. Today's enlightened mining managers are realizing that a new approach is urgently needed. Quality maintenance is far too important to be left solely in the hands of maintenance. An integrated, well-understood, companywide strategy is essential to succeed in today's fiercely competitive, high-stakes marketplace.