

Preventative Replacement Keeps KB Seafood Running Smoothly
State: Canning Vale, Western Australia
Date: October 2024
The Problem:
KB Seafood, a leading seafood supplier in Canning Vale, relied on a PMU40 UPS for 14+ years to keep their operations running without disruption. The UPS performed reliably throughout its service life, protecting cold storage systems, processing equipment, and essential business operations from power failures.
To maintain business continuity and avoid an unplanned failure in the future, the company opted for a preventative replacement before the unit showed signs of decline.
Our Solution:
PSS Distributors carried out a replacement of the 14-year-old PMU40 UPS. The process included:
- Full assessment of the existing system, confirming that replacement was the best course of action.
- Installation of a new PMU40 UPS, maintaining the same trusted model to ensure compatibility and ease of transition.
- Comprehensive testing and integration, ensuring the new UPS met KB Seafood’s operational demands.
- Ongoing servicing every six months, as part of a proactive maintenance program to prevent unexpected failures.
By replacing the UPS before failure occurred, KB Seafood avoided unnecessary risks and ensured uninterrupted power protection for their critical infrastructure.
The Result:
The new PMU40 UPS keeps plant operations running smoothly, maintaining the reliability of its predecessor. PSS’s proactive replacement helped KB Seafood avoid power disruptions, keeping cold storage, processing systems, and essential equipment running without interruption.
With scheduled six-month servicing, the UPS stays in top condition, reducing the risk of unexpected failures. This preventative replacement approach highlights how timely UPS upgrades help businesses maintain reliable power for businesses that rely on continuous uptime.
Key Highlights:
- Preventative replacement of a 14-year-old PMU40 UPS, ensuring zero downtime.
- Exceptional longevity and reliability of the original unit.
- Ongoing servicing every six months, maximising UPS performance and lifespan.


Contact Us
PSS Distributors provides long-term UPS solutions designed for reliability and efficiency. Our industrial UPS range includes the PMU-T 10-100KVA On-Line 3 phase UPS, the GP Double Conversion range of On-line UPS (4-10 kVA), and the Modular UPS among others. To know more, explore PSS’ complete product catalogue.
If you’re thinking of replacing your old UPS, look no further. Get in touch today to learn how we can help you.
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