FORWARD VIEW
the experience of the chemical and food and beverage sectors.
Future success Obviously the future success of the manufacturing sector in general, and the three industries highlighted here in particular, is dependent on a wide range of factors. Nonetheless, the fact that general
confidence is erring on the optimistic side is encouraging for all. With positive signs that more
businesses are prepared to consider and act upon critical investment decisions around technology to help unlock efficiencies, support competitiveness and make the most of market opportunities, it appears that some of the barriers to growth that could hinder progress for the UK’s manufacturing base can begin to be tackled. Key areas such as improvements to
Automation technology, industrial control and drive technology as well as industrial software off ered by Siemens, equips manufacturing enterprises with what they need over their entire value chain - from product design and development to production, sales and service. Whether plant design or retrofit, whether the development of new processes or the optimisation of existing ones, Siemens offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of services for the chemical industry.
Fig. 2. Reflecting the mood of UK industry, including the chemicals sector.
production efficiencies, addressing long- term skills shortages, setting clear management strategies and a continued commitment to innovation and investment lie at the heart of what most manufacturers feel the sector needs to move forward. It is a real moment of opportunity.
By focusing upon such factors, important
and valuable industries such as chemicals, food and beverage and oil and gas can ensure they continue to make salient contributions to the predicted and renewed vibrancy of the UK’s manufacturing infrastructure in the years ahead.
Life Cycle concept Siemens provides specialist support anywhere in the world and in any phase of a project. the company’s customised Life Cycle concept is in line with the requirements specified in NAMUR Recommendation NE 121. It includes service modules for software support, defined migration/upgrade steps and a sophisticated system for spare part
management. ❒
Sean McDonagh is business manager, chemicals at Siemens Industry, Manchester, UK.
www.industry.siemens.co.uk
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