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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?

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

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