As good as new: a production upgrade for baby food
Optimising a control system
At Danone’s Milupa plant in Fulda – renowned for the production of high-quality baby food – our colleagues from Poland have modernised a SCADA system that was more than ten years old. This was far more than a routine update: the automation solution was completely redesigned from the ground up.
The objective was clear: to implement a system that meets today’s operational requirements while fully complying with the strict regulations of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
After developing and evaluating several concepts for different platform providers, the decision was made in favour of Siemens WinCC in combination with PM Logon and WinCC Audit, ensuring full compliance with FDA requirements. Mariusz Ziombek, CEO of SCHULZ Infoprod in Poland, explains the particular challenge involved:
“Data migration was complex, as the legacy system exported project configurations in a specific CSV format, while the new system requires a different structure. By using AI-supported script development, we were able to convert the data very efficiently and significantly reduce manual effort.” The close involvement of Siemens colleagues also proved extremely valuable. From the early concept phase through to the entire project implementation, they provided excellent support and technical expertise.
Thanks to the integration of proven SCHULZ standards across both systems, operators were able to familiarise themselves with the new solution quickly. The project stands as a strong example of our technical expertise – combined with precision and an innovative mindset to meet the highest regulatory standards.
The result: a system that meets current requirements while fully complying with the strict regulations of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Mariusz Ziombek, CEO, SCHULZ Infoprod, Poland
