\n\nSiemens is collaborating with DrinkPAK, one of North America's largest canned beverage manufacturers, on the automation of its new production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Through a combination of advanced automation, intelligent infrastructure, and tailored financial solutions, Siemens enables DrinkPAK to scale its operations, enhance energy efficiency, and make sustainable decisions.\n\nDrinkPAK operates high-capacity production facilities across North America, including Santa Clarita (California) and Fort Worth (Texas). These facilities, producing up to 3,000 cans per minute, are among the largest canned contract manufacturing centers in the US. The company aims to establish a fast and flexible production network covering the continent by opening its third facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in early 2027.\n\n### Siemens and DrinkPAK Collaboration\n\nBrian Aster, Director of Strategy at DrinkPAK, states that the partnership with Siemens provides flexibility in investing in rapid scaling and energy-efficient automation. Siemens' industry expertise and customized financial solutions are critical for the company's growth and long-term success.\n\nSiemens offers digital automation and building infrastructure solutions, including the scalable production control system called BRAUMAT. BRAUMAT enables automated and recipe-based production for the brewing and beverage industry, ensuring consistent quality and operational efficiency. It provides real-time monitoring, reporting, and secure development opportunities with components such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).\n\n### Technologies at the Fort Worth Facility\n\nSiemens provided comprehensive solutions integrating plant energy infrastructure and automation systems. Turnkey main distribution boards and metering systems power critical operations, while intelligent power monitoring ensures high performance and energy efficiency.\n\nAdditionally, Automatic Laser-Guided Vehicles (AGVs) used in DrinkPAK warehouses are equipped with Siemens' PLC and HMI technologies. These vehicles automate pallet movements and participate in loading and unloading processes. PLCs ensure precise coordination with sensors, drivers, and safety systems, while operators can monitor system status and plan maintenance in advance through HMIs.\n\n### Technical Specifications\n\n
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- BRAUMAT: Scalable process control system for the beverage industry\n
- PLC and HMI integration: Real-time monitoring and control\n
- Automatic Laser-Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems\n
- Main distribution panels and energy meters\n
- Smart power and performance monitoring\n
- Energy efficiency and sustainable production support system\n
\n\nSiemens Financial Services offers DrinkPAK flexible financing solutions, optimizing the return on investments. Thanks to this comprehensive automation and digital infrastructure, DrinkPAK can run production processes with maximum efficiency and respond quickly and reliably to customer demands.\n\nChris Stevens, President of Siemens Digital Industries, emphasizes that this collaboration yields tangible results in digital transformation, enhancing production efficiency, reliability, and occupational safety.
