SIG has partnered with ProLeiT, a leading provider of automation and process control systems to co-create innovative manufacturing solutions for food, beverage and dairy producers.
SIG is one of the world’s leading solution providers for the food and beverage industry within the field of carton packs and filling technology, and with its new partnership with ProLeiT will be able to offer producers advanced production technology and integrated software solutions.
ProLeiT is an expert within the field of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), enabling manufacturers to automate and control their production processes. This new partnership will allow both companies to combine their expertise for the joint development of innovative MES products for the food and beverage industry.
SIG’s new strategic collaboration supports its commitment to build smarter, more automated plants as part of its Smart Factory segment. This solution-driven and value-added platform is helping SIG to deliver IoT-enabled systems and technical services that transform filling plants into connected factories securing the highest efficiency, flexibility and quality.
“Digitisation is an important issue for all companies today, and the Internet of Things is constantly increasing in scope and relevance,” said Dr. Thomas Wunderlich, Vice President Sales, Dairies & Beverages, ProLeiT AG. “It’s therefore crucial for us to work with partners who develop innovative technologies and strategies together with us when implementing new application scenarios.”
“With our partnership with SIG, we combine industry knowledge, an understanding of our customers’ requirements and the solution portfolio of both providers to create a strong presence in the market. We look forward to opening a new chapter in MES development together with SIG.”
Dr. Daryoush Sangi, Head of Production Engineering & Strategic Partnerships at SIG, added: “We chose this partnership because we are convinced that with ProLeiT we have found a highly competent partner for MES solutions to offer our customers complete data processing solutions in the context of a Smart Factory.”
SIG and ProLeiT confirm their partnership – from left: Stefan Mergel (SIG), Torsten Stollenwerk (SIG), Dr. Daryoush Sangi (SIG), Dr.Thomas Wunderlich (ProLeiT), Rudi Lippert (ProLeiT).
To find out more about SIG’s Smart Factory platform, visit www.sig.biz/solutions/smart-factory
SIG is one of the world’s leading solution providers for the food and beverage industry within the field of carton packs and filling technology. In 2016, the company achieved a turnover of €1.7 billion with more than 5,000 employees.
ProLeiT AG, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, has a broad geographical reach with its system solutions Plant iT and brewmaxx now being used in more than 100 countries and its ten subsidiaries and numerous system partners ensuring a global network of service and support specialists for process control systems and MES solutions.
forrás: sig.biz 2018.02.16
