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    Plant Services Industry Research

    You probably think of Plant Services as your go-to source for industry opinions, technical articles, and breaking news. But do you also know that we produce original research reports based on information provided by you and your peers? We regularly poll our readers to get their opinions and insights on disruptive technologies and how these advances are changing their plants.

    Workforce Development

    2015 Survey Results: State of the Workforce

    Sept. 18, 2022
    A portrait emerges from our 2015 survey results on the actions and attitudes shaping our industry's response to workforce change.
    Workforce Development

    2017 Survey Results: Help Wanted

    Sept. 18, 2022
    Our 2017 survey respondents are confident in their own job prospects but wonder whether their companies can draw (and keep) fresh talent.
    Predictive Maintenance

    2016 Survey Results: PdM Forecast

    Sept. 18, 2022
    Our 2016 predictive maintenance survey reveals that readers are willing to invest more in PdM, but appear less satisfied with program performance.
    Predictive Maintenance

    2017 Survey Results: PdM Balance

    Sept. 18, 2022
    Our 2017 predictive maintenance survey reveals how plant teams are tying fresh approaches into their PdM programs.
    Predictive Maintenance

    2018 Survey Results: Holding Together

    Sept. 18, 2022
    Our 2018 predictive maintenance survey suggests that obstacles to PdM success are being overcome by motivated plant teams and their partners.
    Plant Services 2019 Workforce Survey: What have you done for me lately?
    Workforce Development

    Plant Services 2019 Workforce Survey: What have you done for me lately?

    Christine LaFave Grace
    Sept. 11, 2019
    Our 2019 Workforce Survey shows that amid labor crunch, readers say employers can do a better job promoting career development.
    2018 electrical safety survey results: Is your plant a safe plant? Part 1
    Electrical Safety

    2018 electrical safety survey results: Is your plant a safe plant? Part 1

    Thomas Wilk
    Feb. 21, 2018
    Are you the 1 in 4 who thinks your plant is not up to code?