Spare Parts Management and Spare Parts Supply for Maintenance
Spare Parts Supply for Smooth Operations
When a spare part is missing, the plant stops. KTB is committed to the smooth and efficient operation of your plants and production sites. We source MRO items, meaning all parts that keep plants, machines and operations running. That ranges from bearings, seals and drive components to spare parts and wear parts. For parts that are needed regularly, we create coordinated supply programmes. Through efficient supply, we help reduce downtime. Since 1976, KTB has been a family business specialising in spare parts procurement.
Spare Parts Management: Where KTB Supports Your Maintenance
Spare parts management covers the planning, stocking and procurement of spare parts. KTB takes over the procurement. Planning and your MRO inventory stay in your hands. Your maintenance team sends us the part number, model designation or a description. Our team analyses suitable suppliers and clarifies technical details. After determining your requirements, we obtain quotations from various suppliers.
During the quotation phase, we select the right supplier. Your priorities, such as cost, eco-balance and delivery time, are part of the selection. You receive concrete options with prices and lead times. If a part has been discontinued, we look for technically equivalent alternatives. Once you place your order, we commission the supplier and track the order continuously.
Every spare part is carefully checked in our own central warehouse. Our staff inspect quality and quantity before the goods are sent to you. We handle export and customs processing as part of procurement. We are also there for you after the purchase, because after-sales service is part of our process. This gives your team more time for work on the plant.
Your Benefits of Our Spare Parts Service
- Less downtime: an efficient spare parts supply helps to shorten standstills and keep your plants and machines in operation.
- Less effort: we take care of supplier search, quote comparison and order tracking. Your maintenance team can focus on servicing and repair.
- Technical clarification: our team clarifies technical details with you and the suppliers so that the right spare part is sourced.
- Fewer complaints: every part is checked for quality and quantity in our own central warehouse before delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does spare parts management include?
In general, spare parts management covers the planning, stocking and procurement of spare parts for plants and machines. KTB takes over the procurement: determining requirements, selecting suppliers, tracking orders, inspection in our central warehouse and delivery. Planning and stocking remain with you. This is how we support your maintenance where the purchasing effort arises.
Which spare parts does KTB source?
We source MRO items, meaning all parts that keep plants, machines and operations running. That ranges from bearings, seals and drive components to spare parts and wear parts. We also source C-materials and direct materials. Obsolete and discontinued parts are included as well. If the original is no longer available, we look for technically equivalent alternatives.
Does KTB manage our MRO inventory?
No. Planning and stocking your MRO inventory remain with you. KTB focuses on spare parts supply through procurement. We determine requirements, compare suppliers, track orders and check the goods in our central warehouse. For parts that are needed regularly, we create coordinated supply programmes. This supports your inventory planning without changing your processes.
How long does delivery take?
That depends on the part, the supplier and the destination. A general figure would therefore not be reliable. We state the lead time in our quote, together with price and options. We take your priorities into account when selecting the supplier. If lead time matters more to you than price, just let us know.
Which industries does KTB work for?
KTB sources spare parts for industrial customers from many sectors. These include automotive, mining, chemicals, beverages, food, energy, healthcare, paper, petrochemicals, steel, textiles, water and cement. With locations in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia, we are close to the market. Our multilingual team works across national borders.
Our Services
As a specialized supplier and MRO procurement company with a global network, we ensure smooth procurement processing with high service quality.