Powerful network infrastructure as backbone of a reliable production
Digitalization as growth guarantee
Food & Beverages
Molkerei Ammerland eG
Plant availability around the clock (production runs 365 days a year)
Failsafe and scalable network structure
Seamless data exchange between all automation systems
Defined interfaces between production network and ERP system
Guaranteed technical support around the clock
A powerful network infrastructure is the backbone of a reliable production. Properly designed, it makes the system transparent and flexible for future expansions. This was recognized by the Molkerei Ammerland – it was the desire for a new network concept that met all the requirements to support the dynamic growth of the company
End-to-end network infrastructure with SCALANCE XR-300 and XR-500 network components with fiber optic interfaces
Segmentation through virtual networks (VLANs)
Redundancy mechanisms via HRP, VRRP and RSTP protocols
Maximum transparency via SINEMA Server network management software
Connection to the IT data center of the company
Commissioning during ongoing production without process interruption
Complete network concept from Siemens Professional Services
“For security reasons, we wanted to strictly seal the plant off to the outside. At the same time, we wanted to further expand the digitalization to make the entire system more flexible and to lay the foundation for future developments.”
Powerful, scalable, redundant and failsafe network infrastructure
Continuous availability of all production processes around the clock
Seamless networking between the individual production areas
Coordinated interfaces between production and ERP systems
Strict separation of the production system from the outside world
New network structure meets the requirements of IT and automation
Individualized certification training provided by Siemens for dairy facility employees
The Molkerei Ammerland eG is a dairy cooperative owned by over 2,000 farmers. The company employs approximately 700 people and maintains two production facilities in Oldenburg and Wiefelstede, Germany. The creamery and cheese dairy in Wiefelstede are experiencing strong growth.