Sumol+Compal plant, Portugal - Better machine performance due to Retrofit Services
Sumol+Compal plant, Portugal - Better machine performance due to Retrofit Services
Food & Beverages
SUMOL+COMPAL
Carnaxide Portugal
Installed base collection and proposed Retrofit Services solution for the obsolete Siemens and competitor PLCs
Competitive techno-commercial solution to replace existing brand companies
Replacement of old systems to reduce plant shutdown times and obtain a better performance
Modernization of the existing SIMATIC S5 135U to SIMATIC S7-300
Replacement of the existing third party HMI to the new standard Siemens HMI
Replacement of old Electrical and Pneumatic actuators
Engineering, programming, commissioning and startup performed by an own CS Portugal team
New technology
Availability of technical support service and spare parts
Better machine performance (more speed and better filling quality)
At its Almeirim (Portugal) plant, Sumol+Compal produces juices, nectars, non-carbonated liquid refreshments, canned vegetables, tomato derivatives, tomato concentrate and fruit pulp. The plant underwent a major reorganization and modernization beginning in 1998 and was officially inaugurated on the 7th of July 2003. The investment, at over 43 million euros, was aimed at increasing production capacity associated with improved operability and greater quality, safety and hygiene - aspects, which are intrinsic to the company’s operations.
The plant has a total footprint of 40,000 m2 and annual production which has grown from 75,000 to 160,000 tons per year. The total capacity stands at 250,000 tons per year.
It currently has a workforce of roughly 300 people. The plant currently has 18 production lines.