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delivery times extended.
The manufacturer realized it
needed the means to do its own
blending. The solution had to be
implemented with absolute minimum production disruption, minimal capital and still produce blends
that maintained the quality and flavor expectations of the consumer.
The company ultimately implemented an in-line blending system
that was integrated with multiple
generations of process control systems among the company's more
than 30 manufacturing plants. To
meet the requirements of the various plants, each of differing age,
the company needed one plugand-play solution that would fit
all of them, that didn't raise flavor
issues with the consumer and was
self-monitoring.
To help meet its needs, the com-

pany selected a Rockwell Automation integrated blending solution.
The system includes modular code,
which provides uniformity of blend
system controls but also addresses
the uniqueness of each plant. The
company can now manage the
availability of the oils on a site- or
line-specific basis, based on price
and availability of the various oils.
In addition, by reducing the need to
transport oils from various sources
across the country to the processing
site and then to the manufacturing plant, the snack food processor
reduced both its fuel costs and
related carbon emissions.
All 18 sites in the original
project scope are installed, operating and meeting or exceeding the
company's original expectations.
Before the project was completed,
the company extended the scope to

Steve Kelley is responsible for market
development solution delivery for
the Rockwell Automation Services
and Solutions business. He is based
in Milwaukee, WI.

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include even more sites. Today, it
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By recognizing the immense
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