Software helps users manage brewhouse operations.
Press Release Summary:
Brewhouse Solution helps brewers monitor and control production processes and standardize on common solution across multiple facilities for improved operations and consistent product quality. Software is based on Logix Control Platform and FactoryTalk integrated suite, which includes information management and reporting capabilities to help analyze operations.
Original Press Release:
Modular Brew House Solution from Rockwell Automation Helps Brew Masters Improve Productivity and Product Quality
Combination of control platform, information software and professional services helps brewers better monitor and control production processes to optimize their manufacturing operations
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 16, 2006 - To help brewers improve productivity, efficiency and product quality, Rockwell Automation has introduced its Brewhouse Solution. The solution, which integrates control, information, implementation and support offerings, is a standard application designed to help brewers optimize production processes through improved process control, production visibility and business intelligence. As a result, brew masters can better manage their operations, improve throughput, reduce waste and decrease operating costs.
Adaptable to meet the unique needs of each customer, the Brewhouse Solution provides brewers with the tools and industry expertise to help solve specific performance challenges and facilitate better decision making. Based on the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, which includes the Logix Control Platform and FactoryTalk integrated production and performance suite, the solution helps users manage the production of multiple products, while providing the consistency needed to meet quality requirements. The information management and reporting capabilities provided through the FactoryTalk suite help production personnel analyze operations and identify opportunities to improve yield and decrease waste. Capturing and analyzing accurate real-time information can help brewers identify improvement opportunities, maximize existing production equipment and reduce operational and maintenance costs.
"Consolidation, mergers, acquisitions and the focus on brand management increase the need for brewers to concentrate on production flexibility, agility and efficiencies in their production operations," said Mike Jamieson, beverage industry vice president, Rockwell Automation. "The Brewhouse Solution is designed to help brewers better monitor and control their production processes and standardize on a common solution across multiple facilities for improved operations and consistent product quality."
Rockwell Automation designed the Brewhouse Solution after analyzing the typical processes and activities that take place in a brewery. Its engineers then developed a common set of functional specifications for each unit operation, detailed software design and reusable modules needed to develop the application. Leveraging years of industry expertise, as well as input from former brew masters and technical managers, Rockwell Automation engineers provide global delivery and support on the solution that brewers can use as a consistent automation base for applications across multiple facilities.
"The Brewhouse Solution serves as a proven, well-documented base that can be customized to meet the distinct needs of brewers," said Paul Nowicki, beverage industry application leader, Rockwell Automation and ISA S88 working group chairman. "As a result, brewers can reduce risk, improve product consistency, decrease startup time and ensure long-term supportability."
The Rockwell Automation Brewhouse Solution is currently available. For more information on Rockwell Automation solutions for the beverage industry, visit http://www.rockwellautomation.com/industries/beverage/.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of automation, power, control, and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
For more information on the Rockwell Automation Brewhouse Solution, please contact the Rockwell Automation Response Center
10701 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington
Minn. 55438
800-223-5354 ext 1964
Media contacts: Charles Rastle
Rockwell Automation
303.517.8914
cmrastle@ra.rockwell.com
