Blefa GmbH User Report

MES gets the barrels rolling

Beer and barrel production remain attractive markets. Blefa Beverage Systems, part of the Artemis Holding, has been at the forefront of this sector over several decades as a leading manufacturer of top-quality kegs. PROXIA MES software with machine and production data acquisition systems for monitoring two interlinked production lines makes a long-term contribution towards increasing output by more than 15%. Blefa is now well set to continue its upward trajectory.

Highlights and benefits at a glance:

• Output increased by 15%
• Precise MDE/BDE acquisition for piece-count output
• Long-term support of the strategic objective:
• Output increased by 25% with existing resources
• Valid data basis for improved quality
• Intuitive BDE input means high levels of acceptance
• Leading-edge OPC-UA machine connection for MDE
• Exact data for detailed value stream mapping