EPM SOLUTIONS AND THE SOFTSOLS GROUP ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP BRINGING TOGETHER ASSET MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY WITH SOFTWARE.

The Official newsletter of EPM Solutions | Spring 2011

Good partnerships are all about playing to particular strengths to ensure a more complete

solution for the client. The new strategic alliance between EPM and leading asset maintenance software providers, SoftSols aims to do just that.

About SoftSolsBased in Wakefield, the SoftSols Group has been established for 25 years as a computerised maintenance management software (CMMS) provider. Their solutions are used by companies across the world, in sectors as diverse as manufacturing, oil & gas, government, retail and education. The SoftSols product line-up includes ‘Agility’ and ‘ImpactXP’. Agility is designed to be fully scalable to suit customers of all sizes from the very small all the way up to multi-nationals. It has been developed for simplicity - to make asset maintenance much easier. Gary Kerr commented, “One

A perfect fit

of the reasons we were keen to establish a relationship with SoftSols is that the Agility product is so simple and straightforward to use. It will give our clients up-to-the minute information about all their assets, work orders and planned schedules to ensure the right maintenance decisions are made at the right time.”

Strategy for growthEstablishing robust partnerships with the best software providers is central to EPM’s ongoing strategy for growth. We have built our business on the specific needs of asset

intensive companies who are looking for a complete end-to-

end solution. Our new partnership with SoftSols will complement our already established alliances with many other software providers.

Mechanical training from EPM

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EPM are now providing health & safety training for employees and contractors working in an environment stocked with mechanical assets. Considerations include ATEX, DSEAR and EPS. Training can be bespoke or as part of a publically available course and can be delivered on site or off.

PAS 55 Assetmanagement workshops, one day appreciation courses and short form audit

Drawing on EPM skills

Dates for your diary

IAM web resource

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Establishing robust partnerships with thebest software providers is central to EPM’s ongoing strategy for growth.

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EPM involved in new change management project

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PAS 55 asset management workshops

One dayappreciation course on PAS55

PAS55 - short form audit

PAS 55 to become an ISO standard

EPM is continuing its commitment to the PAS 55 standard for optimal management of physical assets

with a series of workshops to promote the BSI accreditation, which was first developed in 2004 by the Institute of Asset Management. EPM Solutions aim to become a PAS 55 Endorsed Assessor in the very near future. BSI PAS 55 was revised in 2008 and is now sponsored by 50 organisations from 15 industry sectors in 10 countries. The standard was

EPM are now working with a major international petroleum and chemicals operator to assist with the development of fire fighting networks. This engineering change process includes the provision of specifications, detail drawings, tender documentation and tender analysis. The projects began in the first quarter of 2011 and are being managed by our projects team, led by Ian Hick.

The Institute of Asset Management are keen to raise the international profile and status of PAS 55. As such plans are now underway to reclassify PAS 55 to become an ISO standard.

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created to define the systematic and coordinated activities and practices through which an organisation optimally and sustainably manages its physical assets, and their associated performance, risks and expenditures over their lifecycle for the purpose of achieving its organisational strategic plan. In other words, it describes the optimum way of managing assets to achieve a desired and sustainable outcome.

Workshops now availableEPM are now offering workshops for customers and suppliers on the workings and benefits of PAS 55. These workshops have been running since last year, so to find out more about forthcoming workshops in 2011 – and to book your place – contact EPM on 0141 848 6609.

The primary objective of this course is to provide an appreciation of PAS-55-1-2008 Specification for the optimised management of physical assets through formal instruction coupled with practically based examples and delegate participation. The course will suit anyone looking to understand the benefits of PAS 55 implementation such as Asset Managers or support functions in procurement, HR, Training or contractor management.

The IAM assessment methodology is an essential tool when assessing for PAS55 readiness and certification, but what if you’re not ready for that level of audit. If you aspire towards PAS55 and want a snapshot of where your business may be, EPM can provide a short form audit and roadmap report that can be completed as quickly as 2 days. This more cost effective option can be applied across industry sectors. Also it will enable you to identify improvement opportunities as well as providing a framework for a long term asset management plan.

Fire and Foam plant and equipment

layouts, pipework routes, and options

Civil and structural, supports as required

Electrical/ Control layouts, routes and

diagrams as required

Automation logic and plc specification

Project Planning

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IDEAL FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO GET UP TO SPEED ON PAS 55

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Drawing on our skills

Pace Fuelcare had this to say about EPM’s service:

EPM worldwide Upcoming events for your diary

A Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, or PID, is a schematic illustration of the functional

relationship of piping, instrumentation and system equipment components. Having these in place is good practice, and EPM is involved in creating or updating these diagrams for customers up and down the country. We can help you to design a diagram or have a look at existing diagrams to ensure they are accurate and

EPM’s reach is now truly global with projects as far afield as the South Atlantic. Detailed work includes the production of hazardous area drawings for various locations and carrying out ATEX/ DSEAR compliance audits. The audit findings go on to detail non-compliance and recommendations to meet requirements where necessary.

April 5th 2011 SoftSols Northampton Agility CMMS workshops

April 6th 2011 Shire Roadshow Glasgow Airport CMMS solutions

April 27th 2011 SoftSols Newcastle Agility CMMS workshops

May 18th 2011 SoftSols Peterborough Agility CMMS workshops

May 26th 2011 Energy Institute Hilton Coventry Improving safety in petroleum storage facilities and distribution operations

June 15th 2011 SoftSols Glasgow Agility CMMS workshops

June 20th - 21st 2011

IAM Warwick University

Annual Members Conference

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DID YOU KNOW EPM CAN HELP DEVELOP YOUR PIPING AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAMS (PID’s)?

up to date. The diagram should show the interconnection of process equipmentand the instrumentation used to control the process in order that the diagram forms a primary schematic drawing used for laying out a process control installation.

PID’s play a significant role in the maintenance and modification of the process that they describe. It is critical to demonstrate the physical sequence of

Following the transfer and upgrade of a CMMS, Chris Jones of Pace Fuelcare had this

to say about EPM’s service: “When we met EPM initially we thought we had found a

company that could offer us a lot of help, but thought it was too good to be true –

so much so that we were waiting to be let down. However, we were proved wrong,

and EPM has always done what we asked of them – and more. They deliver every

time. We are delighted with EPM and they will be the first point of contact when we

need support in the future”.

equipment and systems, as well as how these systems connect. During the design stage, the diagram also provides the basis for the development of system control schemes, allowing for further safety and operational investigations, such as the hazard and operability study (HAZOP).

Please do not hesitate to get in touch on 0141 848 6609 to discuss how we could help your business.

£25K raised for Parkinson’s UK

a plan for marketing

Recycling in the office

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When it comes to recycling most of us have good intentions, but sometimes it’s not easy to

follow through. Separating drinks cans, paper, cardboard and other recyclable materials in an office environment needs to be simple, quick and effective.

As Wm Tracey are already a valued customer of EPM Solutions they were our first choice when it came to developing a waste management policy. We have worked with Wm Tracey for a number of years on asset integrity projects and engineering change management at their

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Director Gary Kerr has been busy raising funds for Parkinson’s UK along with a team of 60 people. Together they have raised more than £25,000 through exhaustive fundraising events such as half marathon running. Gary lost his Mum to Parkinson’s so this a charity close to his heart.

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Gary runs the Royal Parks Half Marathon

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WHEN EPM DECIDED IT NEEDED TO INTRODUCE A WASTE RECYCLING SCHEME TO ITS NEW OFFICES IT CONSULTED WITH LONG TIME CUSTOMER WILLIAM TRACEY ON THE BEST WAY FORWARD.

sites in Paisley, Dunniflats and Gateshead. So, we already had an established relationship and working so closely with them has given us a good understanding of what they do and how well they do it.

The service they provide has been great and it has taken the recycling headache away from us. Firstly, Wm Tracey advised us on how to manage our waste and then supplied recycling bins for the office.

Once the bins are full they pick up the bins and complete the recycling process on our behalf - easy really!

A project team from the University of the West of Scotland Business School have been tasked to work with EPM Solutions in producing a marketing and social media plan. This project sits within the framework for EPM’s vision under the Goal of Operational Excellence - EPM aspire to excellent and focussed marketing. The primary focus and aims of the project are to carry out a review of the company’s current marketing activities and craft a suggested marketing plan to assist in the development of the business. Key areas that the project team will look at include social media, web promotion, review of current advertising, conferences, trade fairs and target markets. The findings and recommendations are due to be presented to EPM Solutions by the end of May 2011. All being well the second half of this year should see some changes in the way EPM presents itself. Watch this space!