J.A. King Company Newsletter – February 2017

Ask the Experts: Issues with Older Equipment?


When is it smarter to replace versus repair your equipment?

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J.A. King Risk Reduction Matrix

When looking at the true cost of equipment ownership, there are many factors to take into consideration. With over 75 years of experience in calibration and repair, we’ve seen it all. In this article, our experts break down equipment repair and talk about the point at which it’s more cost effective to replace equipment.

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Old Supply Unit WebEquipment Obsolescence: How J.A. King Keeps You Ahead of the Curve

Technology is changing and improving every day. This means that some of your equipment may be obsolete. If you have older equipment, there are a few things to consider:

  • Has your production process changed since you purchased the equipment?
  • Has your equipment been discontinued?
  • How critical is the equipment to your process?
  • What would happen if it were to fail and replacement parts were unavailable?

Not sure what your next step should be?  Our experts are here to help! Our experienced team can assist with further information and determine the best options for replacement.

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StarrettStarrett Precision Hand Tool Promotion

 

Check out Starrett’s latest promotion, and take advantage of sale pricing on a wide array of hand tools! Offer is good through April 30, 2017. Take a look at the brochure to the right for more information and get a customized price quote from J.A. King by clicking on the button below!

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Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.