Maintenance is an important enabler of industrial sector performance and accordingly our group has been prioritising need-driven research required by business organisations and the industrial sector without losing our focus on basic and fundamental research. It is important that our research solutions should be based on sound scientific principles. Every plan we make and every strategy we implement are driven by the desire to achieve excellence in R&D activities while focusing on the needs of industry and society.

Our strategic action plan paired with innovative thinking and awareness is a key element of our journey to excellence as the leading research group in maintenance in Europe. Our achievements since the establishment of the Division in 2002 make us confident that we are on the right path. During 2009 the Division has produced 3 PhDs, one Licentiate and more than 30 scientific papers.

Our priorities for the coming year are again to secure a solid and sustainable financial platform to allow our essential basic research work to continue and grow for many years to come.