Hardware and software automation for a multi-product factory
Discover how Alps Group automated two key production lines for Nestlé in the Middle East, dedicated to coffee and culinary products.
Context
In 2015, Nestlé opened a multi-product factory in Dubai for $120 million. Located on 7.8 hectares, it employs 400 people and aims to supply the growing Middle Eastern market with consumer goods such as coffee and culinary products. Dubai, Nestlé’s regional hub, also hosts production lines for Kit Kat and Nido, further enhancing its production capacity.
Project Oryx: Automating production lines
Automate the production lines for Coffee Mix (Nescafé 3-in-1) and the culinary range (Maggi bouillons and soups) to ensure optimal management of recipes and packaging.
Achievements
Alps Group managed the entire hardware and software automation system for the Coffee Mix and Culinary lines.
This included project management, the design of electrical schematics, manufacturing and delivery of control cabinets, as well as programming of the PLCs and HMI interfaces.
The Culinary line is equipped with an automated recipe management system that weighs, doses, and mixes raw materials before packaging them in various types.
The commissioning process included I/O testing and a full commissioning, with a team of five Alps Group experts mobilized during peak periods to ensure the success of the project.