Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Monitor Your Greenhouse Equipment

Now may be a more important time than ever to make sure all your equipment is in good shape. A recent Reuters article (https://www.reuters.com/world/the-great-reboot/desperate-tires-components-shortage-roils-us-harvest-2021-10-12/) highlights how supply chain disruptions are affecting the availability of parts for repairs, from tires to fittings for irrigation systems.

According to the article, access to steel, plastic, rubber, and other raw materials has been scarce during the pandemic, and manufacturers are preparing for even more shocks after power shortages forced several Chinese smelters to cut production in recent weeks. Equipment manufacturers are faced with a painful choice this season: Send parts to factories to build new equipment, or redirect those parts into the field to repair broken equipment for existing customers?

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While the Reuters article specifically addresses of row crop growers in the field, it speaks to the importance of regular equipment maintenance, and perhaps having an internal team able to make repairs.

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