Retrofit & Retooling: Unlock the value of existing equipment

Extend, adapt, modernize : a new way to invest in industrial performance

At PCI, we believe your existing equipment still has a lot to offer.

Through retrofit and retooling, we give your machines a second life by adapting them to your evolving production needs – part changes, increased throughput, automation integration, or overall performance improvement.

This responsible, controlled approach keeps you competitive while minimizing costs, risks, and downtime.

Modernize Your Equipment Instead of Replacing It

Retrofit or retooling? Both aim to extend the life of your industrial equipment, but they address different needs.

• Retrofit involves upgrading existing equipment by replacing or modernizing outdated mechanical, electrical, or digital components. The goal is to improve reliability, safety, or compatibility — without changing the machine’s function.
• Retooling, on the other hand, adapts a machine to a new production task. It may involve changes to tooling, fixtures, automation, or part flow — to produce different parts, change references, or meet new production rates.

In short: retrofit brings your equipment up to date; retooling gives it a new purpose. Each project is handled with an industrial optimization mindset and a focus on smart investment.

A Tailored Approach, Managed by PCI

We perform a full assessment of your equipment to identify improvement opportunities and recommend concrete solutions.

Our scope of work may include:

• Replacement or upgrade of mechanical, electronic, or automation subassemblies
• Integration of new robotic functions (loading, transfer, traceability, etc.)
• Safety upgrades or modernization of HMIs and system interfaces
• Reprogramming or migration to new control systems

Our strength: a dedicated project team with in-house expertise in mechanics, automation, and machine integration – and a single point of contact.

A Scalable and Sustainable Alternative

Choosing retrofit or retooling means opting for a smart, cost-effective, and sustainable solution.

By modernizing your equipment, you extend its lifespan while reducing the risk of breakdowns and the costs of obsolescence. This allows you to adapt your lines to new production needs (new parts, processes, or cycle times) without starting from scratch.

It’s also an opportunity to integrate advanced automation to streamline operations, improve ergonomics, and enhance overall performance.
You reduce downtime, gain flexibility, and support more sustainable manufacturing by avoiding full equipment replacements.

Additional Expertise to Take You Further

A modernization project can also raise other challenges – optimizing workflows, updating parts, or needing long-term support.
At PCI, we bring together all the building blocks needed to deliver a complete industrial solution.

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• Need to evolve your machining process or add new machines to the line?

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• Want global support before, during, and after the project?

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