Maintenance Report 2026: How Europe Maintains Today – and Wins Tomorrow
Maintenance is no longer just a cost factor — it has become a strategic lever for business success in Europe. It ensures productivity, efficiency, as well as sustainability and safety.
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55% of Companies
report fewer maintenance errors – thanks to digitized processes
€147,000 per Hour
The cost of downtime in large German enterprises
63% of SMEs
report a lack of skilled personnel
European Pioneers
Scandinavia is revolutionizing the use of AI and IoT in maintenance
Predictive Maintenance reduces downtime and strengthens competitiveness
What to Expect
- The biggest challenges in maintenance
- Maintenance maturity levels
- Future trends & strategic developments
- Best practices & practical solutions
- Vision and outlook
Maintenance Is No Longer Just a Cost Factor – It Is a Strategic Lever for Success
Companies across Europe are facing a turning point: skilled labor shortages, aging equipment, rising cost pressures, and new ESG regulations are fundamentally changing the demands on maintenance and operations. The Maintenance Report 2026 provides the first comprehensive look at how European companies will navigate this transformation in the coming years—featuring real best practices, data from Timly surveys, and insights from leading industry experts.
How Digital Is Your Maintenance?
The report includes an exclusive four-level maturity model—ranging from reactive “firefighting” to AI-driven, predictive maintenance. Assess your company’s maturity now!
Recent Cases Show: Digitalization Works—Across All Industries
Holzbau Bühlmann AG
Complete transparency through QR codes and the Timly platform.
HAUSER GmbH
Employees take ownership through mobile maintenance processes.
COBUS Systems
Integration of IT and physical inventory via open APIs.
The Future of Maintenance Is Data-Driven
The maintenance of the future will be driven by real-time data, AI analytics, and sustainable KPIs. Companies that take this transformation seriously today gain a measurable competitive advantage—achieving greater safety, reliability, and ESG compliance.