For increased production capacity and reduced security risks, Unilever needed a modernized reliable and fast industrial network at its Algida ice cream plant in Veszprém, Hungary as they struggled with too slow reaction times and unexpected failures. That led to production losses and jeopardized business continuity. Their industrial network in the factory was no longer designed to be stable and reliable for the increased requirements.

Modernization of the industrial network using: 

• SCALANCE XC206-2SFP, SCALANCE XC216-4C and RUGGEDCOM RSG909 ensure communication with Unilever's OT-network and other components 
• SCALANCE S Industrial Security Appliances contribute to maximum fail-safety, protection against cyber-attacks, secure network access, batch communication with the ERP system and web server connectivity for clients 
• SIMATIC RACK IPC computers for the operation of the OS batch servers, data storage and display 
• Upgraded SIMATIC PCS 7 process management system 
• Partners: FISS Automatika and Neomax