Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – April 17, 2020 – Prepping for an unplanned shutdown?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - April 17, 2020 - Prepping for an unplanned shutdown? 1

With all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic from supply chain disruptions to staffing issues, you may be preparing for an unplanned shutdown at your facility. During this stressful time J.A. King is more committed than ever to being your trusted measurement partner. Although measurement may be the furthest thing from your mind right now, we can help you before and during your shutdown to ensure your operation is well prepared when production resumes.

J.A. King has unrivaled measurement expertise and we are ready, willing, and able to help you prepare for your shutdown. Some specific ways our skilled team can help you during this time include:

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  • Calibration: We can perform calibrations on equipment coming due for calibration, even if it’s currently calibrated by an internal team. We’ll even come help you box up equipment! This will reduce the risk of equipment going past due or having a substantial backlog when you return to the plant.
  • Tool Repair: Take this opportunity to send out those broken tools for repair. With our industry-leading turn times, we’ll have them back to your facility in working condition and calibrated when you return.
  • Inspection: We have five ISO 17025 accredited inspection labs. If needed, we can help your team validate manufactured product to assure it meets specifications after production resumes.
  • Tool Sweeps: Take this opportunity to ensure your tool inventory is accurate and calibrations are up-to-date.

Don’t see something listed above that you really need help with? Let’s discuss it. In this uncertain time, we want you to know that J.A. King is a partner you can rely on. This situation affects us all and we’re here to help.

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