AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
Ceylon Can collaborates with Rockwell to transform manufacturing process
Rockwell Automation , one of the world ’ s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation , has announced a collaboration with Ceylon Can Manufacturing , a leading beverage can and end manufacturing company in Sri Lanka . Rockwell will implement its cloudbased Plex Manufacturing Execution System ( MES ), empowering Ceylon Can to transition to digital manufacturing .
This collaboration is Rockwell ’ s first Plex MES installation in Sri Lanka and its first in the Consumer Packaged Goods ( CPG ) sector in the Indian subcontinent . With Ceylon Can ’ s plans to expand operations with new facilities in India , this pilot site will serve as a crucial foundation for the company ’ s digital transformation initiatives .
Dilip Sawhney , Managing Director , Rockwell Automation India , said : “ We are proud to partner with Ceylon Can Manufacturing in their digital transformation journey . This collaboration underscores our commitment to support manufacturers by helping optimise their operations and improving efficiency through innovative solutions , which will set a new benchmark for digital transformation in CAN manufacturing .”
Celyon Can Manufacturing exports 80 % of its products globally . The digital transformation programme will be implemented at Ceylon Can ’ s existing site in Sri Lanka , serving as a pilot for broader digital initiatives , as the company prepares to expand its manufacturing operations through two greenfield plants in India .
Celyon Can Manufacturing exports 80 % of its products globally .
Chulananda de Silva , General Manager Plant , Ceylon Can , said : “ We are excited to collaborate with Rockwell Automation as we transition to a more digitally advanced production process . The capabilities of the Plex platform align perfectly with our operational needs , and we are confident that this partnership will enhance our ability to deliver high-quality products to our global customers .” �
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