Retrofits & Overhauls

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Modernize and Rebuild the Equipment You Already Have

Replacing a machine outright isn’t always the right call — upgrading its controls, rebuilding mechanical components, or restoring it to full working condition may be the better approach. bXperts provides both retrofit work (modernizing older equipment with updated controls, drives, or components) and full overhauls (comprehensive rebuilds that restore equipment to original or improved performance).

We assess your existing equipment’s condition and constraints first, then recommend whichever path — retrofit, overhaul, or a combination — actually fits your production goals and budget, rather than defaulting to a full replacement.

What Our Retrofit & Overhaul Services Include

Equipment Condition Assessments and Modernization Recommendations

Control System and Drive Retrofits on Existing Machinery

Mechanical Rebuilds and Component Replacement

Performance Restoration for Aging or Underperforming Equipment

Integration of Upgraded Components with Existing Production Lines →

Post-Overhaul Commissioning and Start-Up Support →

How We Support Retrofit & Overhaul Projects

Short-Term Project Scope

A single machine or line segment rebuilt or retrofitted within a defined window.

Phased Overhauls

Larger rebuilds broken into stages to minimize production disruption.

Shift Coverage

Day shift, night shift, and weekend work to fit around your production schedule.

Post-Project Support

Commissioning and troubleshooting once the retrofitted or rebuilt equipment is back in service.

Experienced Field Service Engineers

Retrofit and overhaul work is carried out by our Field Service Engineering (FSE) team, matched by experience level to your job’s complexity.

FSE Expert

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6+ years of experience, leads teams and can do complex commissioning work

FSE Level 1

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3–6 years of experience, strong diagnostics and rebuild support

FSE Level 2

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0–3 years of experience, executes assigned maintenance tasks

Our technicians bring hands-on experience across a wide range of production equipment, including blow molders, fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, and injection molding machines, from OEMs such as Sidel, Krones, KHS, Husky, and SACMI, among others.

Proven in the Field

specialized technicians

Full production line overhaul

Completed in under two weeks

Back in production on schedule

Project Scope Included

✓ Filler rebuild ✓ Conveyor installation and inspection ✓ Pasteurizer boil-out and testing ✓ Packer, mixer and palletizer validation ✓ Commissioning and start-up support

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Why Retrofit or Overhaul Existing Equipment?

Aging equipment doesn’t always need to be replaced. When the machine structure remains sound, targeted modernization or a mechanical overhaul can address obsolete controls, worn components, reliability issues, or compatibility with newer equipment.

The right approach depends on equipment condition, parts availability, production requirements, and expected remaining service life. By assessing those factors first, bXperts can determine where rebuilding or modernization makes operational sense and where replacement may ultimately be the better option.

Address Obsolete Controls & Components

Modernize outdated controls and replace worn components without a full equipment replacement.

Restore Condition & Reliability

Comprehensive rebuilds return equipment to original or improved working condition.

Extend Useful Service Life

Get more productive years from equipment that still has sound underlying structure.

Industries We Support

Packaging

Food & Beverage

Brewing

Oil & Energy

Automotive

Pharmaceutical

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a retrofit and an overhaul?

A retrofit modernizes specific components on existing equipment — typically controls, drives, or sensors — to improve performance or compatibility with newer systems. An overhaul is a more comprehensive rebuild that restores equipment to original or improved working condition, often involving mechanical component replacement. Many projects combine both.

How is this different from Line Upgrades?

Retrofits & Overhauls focuses on restoring or modernizing existing equipment itself. Line Upgrades (part of our Projects & Engineering work) takes a broader view of an entire production line’s throughput and efficiency, which may include equipment retrofits as one part of a larger project.

Can retrofitting be more cost-effective than replacing equipment?

Yes, depending on the equipment's condition and the scope of modernization required. A targeted retrofit can avoid replacing equipment that still has significant usable life, but the right decision depends on equipment condition, component availability, production requirements, and the extent of work required.

Do you support facilities outside the United States?

Yes. bXperts technicians operate across 20+ countries, with offices in the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

What industries do you support?

bXperts provides retrofit and overhaul services across packaging, food & beverage, brewing, oil & energy, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries, among others.

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