More for Less

The concept of a retrofit is enticing. It implies more for less. At TESCO, that is exactly what the word “RETROFIT” means … more for less!

How is it possible? The answer is simple. Capital goods cost a lot. But, once you own them, making improvements is not costly at all compared to a complete replacement. Take the example of a GE industrial computer (PLC) upgrade. A customer has an older, slower PLC and wants to add more I/O points and computing speed. A complete replacement would cost over $14,000 for the components, and another $3,500 for installation labor. A software upgrade would be necessary in any case so it’s a wash financially. The retrofit approach uses the existing PLC cards. Retrofitting, in this case, means simply replacing the CPU and power supply, and adding the necessary I/O cards. For under $6,500 the retrofit accomplishes the same thing a $17,500 replacement would.

This is where TESCO really comes to the front. The professional team of service technicians at TESCO can coach you to make the best economic decisions when it comes to retrofits versus complete replacements.

So, whatever you’re planning, consult your TESCO professional before you get too deep into the planning stages. Maybe he can recommend a cost saving retrofit that will make you look like a real hero to your boss.