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How AES Aftermarket Service Team Saved Up to $1.5M in Potential Sales with Seamless Demo Unit Delivery

AES’s Aftermarket Service team ensured seamless decommissioning, upgrade, and delivery of a privately labeled bioreactor, safeguarding $1.5M in potential sales for a Fortune 500 client.

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The Challenge: Ensuring Timely Bioreactor Deployment for High-Stakes Client Demos

The client, a high-profile Fortune 5oo Advanced Materials & Technology Provider, required the decommissioning of a bioreactor unit from one facility, which needed to be upgraded and shipped to a new client facility for a critical demo program. This demo was a key element of their sales process, showcasing innovative technology to prospective clients. Delays in this process could have caused significant operational disruptions and financial loss.

Pain Points

  • Strict Deadlines: The timeline was tight and non-negotiable
  • High Stakes: The success of 10 scheduled client demos, with an 33% conversion rate, represented up to $1.5M in potential sales, and depended on the success and timely delivery of the AES service team
  • Operational Risks: Delays or equipment failure could jeopardize client reputation and cause significant financial losses.
  • Complexity: Involved multi-stage tasks of decommissioning, upgrades, shipping, and onsite setup.

From Decommissioning to Deployment: AES’s Full-Service Solution

The AES service team managed the entire project lifecycle, exceeding industry timelines without sacrificing quality. The service team handled every aspect of the process including: 

  • Decommissioning: One day to prepare the bioreactor for safe transport.
  • Hardware Upgrades: Enhancements, including a new agitator and recirculation pump, completed in one day.
  • Preventive Maintenance and Testing: Ensured all systems were in optimal condition to prevent future issues
  • Shipping and Delivery: Coordinated timely transport to the new facility.
  • Installation and Onsite Testing: Final setup and validation at the new location, completed in three days.

Results Delivered: Faster Turnaround, Higher Revenue Protection

Through expert coordination and rapid execution, AES completed a complex bioreactor upgrade and delivery in just six days, safeguarding $1.5M in potential sales. Key outcomes included:

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Why Trust AES's Aftermarket Services?

An AES aftermarket service agreement ensures more than just support—it’s a commitment to efficiency, reliability, and seamless operations. Partnering with AES provides:

With an AES aftermarket service agreement, your facility gains the expertise and efficiency needed to seamlessly manage critical equipment transitions and high-stakes demo programs. Trust AES to keep your operations running smoothly and successfully.

Discover How AES Saved up to $1.5M in Potential Sales

Want a detailed breakdown of how AES’s aftermarket service team successfully decommissioned, upgraded, and delivered a bioreactor in just six days? Download the one-pager for a complete timeline—from initial decommissioning to final installation—showcasing how AES safeguarded $1.5M in potential sales.

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