Schneider Electric Case Studies Henkel's Journey to Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Process Optimization

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Henkel's Journey to Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Process Optimization

Schneider Electric

Applicable Industries	Chemicals Consumer Goods
Challenge	Henkel, a global leader in consumer goods and chemicals, was facing a significant challenge in optimizing its energy-intensive spray drying process in detergent production. The process was not only consuming a substantial amount of energy but also lacked the efficiency required for a streamlined production process. The company was in dire need of a solution that could modernize this process, conserve valuable resources, and contribute to its sustainability goals. The challenge was to find a system that could seamlessly integrate with their existing infrastructure and provide real-time insights for better decision-making. Read More
About Customer	Henkel is a renowned multinational company that operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands, and technologies in three business areas: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Loctite. The company is committed to leadership in sustainability and aims to maintain high ethical standards. It seeks to optimize its processes wherever possible to conserve valuable resources and contribute to its sustainability goals. Read More
Solution	To address this challenge, Henkel implemented ProLeiT by Schneider Electric’s Plant iT control system and leading-edge industrial software from AVEVA. The Plant iT control system provided a robust and reliable solution for managing the complex spray drying process. It offered real-time monitoring and control capabilities, enabling Henkel to optimize its operations and reduce energy consumption. On the other hand, AVEVA's industrial software provided advanced analytics and reporting features. It allowed Henkel to gain valuable insights into its operations, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. The combination of these two solutions empowered the operators and significantly improved the energy efficiency of the spray drying process. Read More Log in to view content
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Applicable Industries

Chemicals

Consumer Goods

Challenge

Henkel, a global leader in consumer goods and chemicals, was facing a significant challenge in optimizing its energy-intensive spray drying process in detergent production. The process was not only consuming a substantial amount of energy but also lacked the efficiency required for a streamlined production process. The company was in dire need of a solution that could modernize this process, conserve valuable resources, and contribute to its sustainability goals. The challenge was to find a system that could seamlessly integrate with their existing infrastructure and provide real-time insights for better decision-making.

About Customer

Henkel is a renowned multinational company that operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands, and technologies in three business areas: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care, and Laundry & Home Care. Founded in 1876, Henkel holds globally leading market positions both in the consumer and industrial businesses with well-known brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Loctite. The company is committed to leadership in sustainability and aims to maintain high ethical standards. It seeks to optimize its processes wherever possible to conserve valuable resources and contribute to its sustainability goals.

Solution

To address this challenge, Henkel implemented ProLeiT by Schneider Electric’s Plant iT control system and leading-edge industrial software from AVEVA. The Plant iT control system provided a robust and reliable solution for managing the complex spray drying process. It offered real-time monitoring and control capabilities, enabling Henkel to optimize its operations and reduce energy consumption. On the other hand, AVEVA's industrial software provided advanced analytics and reporting features. It allowed Henkel to gain valuable insights into its operations, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions. The combination of these two solutions empowered the operators and significantly improved the energy efficiency of the spray drying process.

Impact #1	The implementation of ProLeiT by Schneider Electric’s Plant iT control system and AVEVA's industrial software has brought about a transformative change in Henkel's operations. The company has been able to optimize its energy-intensive spray drying process, leading to better energy efficiency and conservation of resources. The real-time monitoring and control capabilities have empowered the operators, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve the overall process efficiency. Moreover, the advanced analytics and reporting features have provided valuable insights into the operations, helping Henkel identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions. This has not only improved the quality of their products but also contributed to their sustainability goals.

Impact #1

The implementation of ProLeiT by Schneider Electric’s Plant iT control system and AVEVA's industrial software has brought about a transformative change in Henkel's operations. The company has been able to optimize its energy-intensive spray drying process, leading to better energy efficiency and conservation of resources. The real-time monitoring and control capabilities have empowered the operators, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve the overall process efficiency. Moreover, the advanced analytics and reporting features have provided valuable insights into the operations, helping Henkel identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions. This has not only improved the quality of their products but also contributed to their sustainability goals.

Benefit #1	Significant improvement in energy efficiency of the spray drying process
Benefit #2	Optimization of the energy-intensive process, leading to conservation of valuable resources
Benefit #3	Empowerment of operators through real-time insights and control capabilities

Benefit #1

Significant improvement in energy efficiency of the spray drying process

Benefit #2

Optimization of the energy-intensive process, leading to conservation of valuable resources

Benefit #3

Empowerment of operators through real-time insights and control capabilities

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Henkel's Journey to Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Process Optimization

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