#Maintenance360 2025 in Aleksandrów Łódzki brought together leaders in maintenance, production and intralogistics. Expler Industries gained key insights on predictive maintenance, AI, IoT and integration strategies – highlighting how data-driven culture and human-centric design are shaping the future of industrial transformation.

On May 20–21, 2025, Aleksandrów Łódzki became a focal point for Poland’s industrial sector. The #Maintenance360 Congress gathered together leading minds from across maintenance, production, and intralogistics. For Expler Industries, a pre-sales agency specializing in industrial IT systems, the event represented far more than another date on the calendar. It was a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the realities of industrial transformation. The agency sent a representative, Paweł Bęś, an experienced B2B Sales and Marketing Expert, who attended the congress as an observer and participant in dialogue. His primary task was to interpret the information through the lens of pre-sales strategy, identifying how emerging technologies could be positioned and what pain points dominated discussions among industrial leaders. His observations would be crucial in shaping Expler Industries' future advisory and marketing efforts.

The congress took place at a time of profound change. The Polish industrial sector, traditionally strong in manufacturing, is now grappling with the dual challenges of global competition and the need to implement Industry 4.0 principles. Maintenance, in particular, is evolving from a reactive, cost-center function to a strategic driver of efficiency and profitability. #Maintenance360 was designed to reflect this change, offering a comprehensive view of how the various components of an industrial operation – maintenance, production, and intralogistics – are becoming deeply interconnected. The program combined lectures, case studies, debates, and workshops, creating an intense environment where technology and organizational practice were considered side by side. The congress opened with a block on production planning and maintenance schedules, followed by a presentation by Arek Burnos of ABB on key performance indicators (KPIs), a concept central to Expler Industries' conviction that value must be expressed in the language of measurable business outcomes. The contribution from consultant Paweł Birecki, who outlined how predictive analytics could avoid downtime, further highlighted the convergence of production and maintenance. The implication for Expler's pre-sales work was straightforward: proposals must increasingly emphasize integration, demonstrating that new systems are not add-ons but connectors across departmental boundaries. This strategic perspective, which was reinforced throughout the congress, is what differentiates Expler Industries from competitors who only sell features rather than holistic solutions.

As the program transitioned to modern technologies in maintenance, the discussions shifted to topics most relevant to Expler Industries’ portfolio. Presentations on Artificial Intelligence in maintenance, explained by Jan Krzysztof Fedorowicz from PAMMS, and the Schaeffler OPTIME system, introduced by Jakub Burdajewicz, provided concrete examples of how to shift from reactive repair to proactive intervention. The afternoon debate on innovations and challenges in Industry 4.0 maintenance confirmed that technological barriers are often easier to overcome than organizational resistance. An observation that “the most significant friction often comes not from algorithms or hardware, but from the way teams adapt to them” proved a critical insight for Expler Industries, as it emphasizes the need for change management and human-centric design in IT system implementations. The congress provided a clear message that to be successful in the future, maintenance must be treated as a strategic function, not a cost center, and that technological solutions are only as good as the organizational culture that adopts them. This is a core part of Expler's value proposition: providing not only the software but also advisory support to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

The presentations on AI in maintenance were particularly compelling. Experts demonstrated how machine learning algorithms could analyze sensor data to predict equipment failures with a high degree of accuracy, allowing for maintenance to be scheduled precisely when needed, rather than on a fixed, time-based schedule. This shift from time-based maintenance (TBM) to condition-based maintenance (CBM) and then to predictive maintenance (PdM) was a recurring theme. The congress showcased how these advanced methods, while technically complex, are becoming increasingly accessible through user-friendly platforms and cloud-based services. For Expler Industries, this presents a significant opportunity to help clients navigate a market full of new and powerful tools. The key is to help them select the right tools for their specific needs and to build a roadmap for implementation that aligns with their long-term business goals. Companies are seeking partners who can provide strategic guidance, rather than simply selling them a product off the shelf. The most successful exhibitors were those who could articulate not just the features of their solution but the return on investment (ROI) in terms of reduced downtime, increased asset lifespan, and improved operational efficiency.

Reflecting on the event, Paweł noted: "The congress confirmed that the decisive competitive advantage will belong to those organizations that embrace data-driven culture as much as technology itself. As a visitor, I saw that the future of industrial maintenance is not defined by single tools but by integration. AI-supported predictive maintenance, real-time IoT monitoring, and scalable CMMS and EAM systems only deliver value when they are connected across functions."

Away from the lecture halls, the congress offered a “Networking Space” and an evening garden party. Conversations with maintenance directors and plant managers revealed frustrations with legacy systems and interest in AI-driven diagnostics. These informal dialogues provided invaluable insights into attitudes and emotions – the qualitative data crucial for tailoring pre-sales narratives. The closing sessions reinforced this point by exploring risk management, workplace safety, and competence development. Presentations on cultivating innovation and managing teams reminded participants that transformation is ultimately about people. The role of the maintenance technician, once a purely mechanical one, is evolving into that of a data analyst and a system administrator. This shift requires new training and skills, and Expler Industries can play a vital role in helping its clients find solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also intuitive and easy for their teams to adopt. The congress provided a clear and compelling picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Paweł gained fresh examples, new contacts, and a deeper understanding of client expectations, all of which will feed into the agency’s strategies. The event was not just a collection of presentations; it was a living case study of the challenges and opportunities that define modern industry.

For Expler Industries, the #Maintenance360 Congress was a strategic investment in knowledge, relationships, and visibility. The event delivered exactly what its title promised: a comprehensive view of maintenance and its connections to production and logistics. By participating directly, Paweł gained fresh examples, new contacts, and a deeper understanding of client expectations, all of which will feed into the agency’s strategies. The lessons learned will inform the company’s pre-sales strategies, enrich its B2B lead generation work, and strengthen its marketing services. Most importantly, they will enable Expler Industries to continue delivering on its mission: to bridge technology and industry, helping clients navigate complexity with clarity and vision. The congress reaffirmed that the most successful industrial transformations are those that are driven by a holistic strategy, where technology, people, and processes are all aligned toward a common goal of efficiency, resilience, and growth. It was a confirmation that Expler Industries is on the right path, positioning itself not just as a vendor, but as a trusted advisor to a rapidly changing industry.