At some point, every automotive manufacturer and importer faces the same challenge.

The units were already installed in the field, commissioned and signed off.

In a mining environment, in heat, dust and vibration. Nothing unusual for this type of equipment. The spec had been followed. The label supplier had delivered exactly what was asked for. Adhesive rated correctly. Materials compliant.

The Confidence Before the Fall

The brief was clear and the environment was known. The specification was tight – the label had to withstand UV exposure, temperature variation, and occasional chemical contact. Nothing unusual for industrial equipment.