IDM | Technology/IT Complete solutions for automation and plant construction Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec (BGx FT) has established itself as a solutions provider for automation and plant construction especially for the dairy and food industries. In 2013, BGx FT became an independent entity of the Bilfinger GreyLogix Group and soon saw rapid growth after its acquisition of the company, EB Industrieanlagen AG, one year later. Today, Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec employs 90 people and generates a turnover of €16m. "We offer a wide portfolio of services from design and planning through start-up of plant operation including automation. We employ our own assembly teams for stainless steel and electronics. Our customers consist of a number of large and mid-sized dairy processing plants and cheese makers. What differentiate us from our competitors are our innovative solutions for small projects such as the migration of parts and components of processing lines or integration of tanks," explains Martin Engler, who is the Head of Sales at Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec. BGx FT, which is still considered a newcomer to the dairy industry, most recently recruited several experts in plant design, construction, and automation after a competitor filed for insolvency. This opportunity has ensured that the young company has significant experience, know-how, and the expertise necessary for good project execution. Automation GreyLogix first started in the area of automation based on Siemens systems. Even in 2000, the company was carrying out projects for the food industry. When Bilfinger acquired GreyLogix in 2013, the company was longsince 34 · 10 2016 | international-dairy.com Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec has equipped, amongst others, the German organic dairy processing plant, Lobetaler Bio-Molkerei (photo: Bilfinger) active in automation using all major automation solution providers. Today, the Bilfinger GreyLogix Group employs 665 employees and has a turnover of €70m. Benefitting largely from the international presence of the Bilfinger Group and its capital endowment, Engler views the acquisition as an important step for the company. Plant Construction When it comes to plant construction, Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec (BGx FT) is a process engineering specialist for design, process optimization, and for the entire plant – whether for process solutions in the wet sections, assembly and piping construction, or commissioning and maintenance – it has a complete portfolio of services. This complements BGx FTs expertise in IT solutions such as MES and PDA systems, ERP systems, security solutions, control technologies, migration and modernization of automation systems, simulation and programming, and so on. All in all, Bilfinger GreyLogix foodtec is a successful provider of end-to-end solutions. BGx FTs built-in-house control cabinets and IT-based maintenance tool, CAMiX (Computer Aided Maintenance Information Xenter)
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