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CHEMICALS & PHARMACEUTICALS INCREASED CAPACITY AND CONSISTENCY
Sifters and blenders from Advanced Material Processing have increased
blending capacity and improved consistency and precision at Almac Pharma Services’ plant
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rocessing equipment manufacturers, Marion Process Solutions and Kason Corporation - part of Advanced Material Processing (AMP) - have successfully increased the blending capabilities at Almac Pharma Services’ global headquarters in Northern Ireland. The collaboration marks a milestone in the ongoing partnership between the two companies, showcasing AMP’s commitment to supporting the pharmaceutical industry with superior, innovative solutions.
The recent project involved AMP equipping Almac Pharma Services - a member of the
Almac Group - with two Kason MO-B-V Centrifugal Sifters and four Marion Blenders, all customised to meet stringent industry regulations. The new installations are part of a major expansion at Almac’s 32,000 sq ft custom-built facility aimed at increasing their commercial manufacturing and packaging capacities to meet the growing global demand for sachet drug products. “AMP is dedicated to advancing the pharmaceutical manufacturing process with
DCS TECHNOLOGICAL EVOLUTION EXTENDS PLANT’S LIFE A
project at the Naphtachimie plant in France evolves ABB’s Distributed Control System (DCS) from a legacy version Advant MOD 300 to the new AC 800M, extending the plant’s life, as well as improving performance, availability and reliability. It is part of a plan to modernise the entire digital control system, demonstrating ABB's commitment to helping customers extend the life of their automation investments. Naphtachimie produces ethylene, propylene, hydrogen, methane, ethane, and fuel for the French market. Evolving the DCS will extend the life of the digital control system by decades and will help to optimise operations, minimise shutdown times, and enable more efficient project scheduling for the plant.
Louis-Christophe Delgado, Local Division Manager at ABB Energy Industries in France, said: “We have an extensive installed base with the company, and we follow an evolution plan that helps customers continue to get value from existing investments, while enabling them to evolve to new technologies.”
“ABB's comprehensive plan for technological evolution aligned with our modernisation needs at the Lavéra site,” said Christophe Argenson, Purchasing Director at Naphtachimie. “We trust ABB to support us in the development of our new DCS.” The evolution on the controller layer comes with many benefits for the petrochemical facility. ABB's AC 800M enables smooth and precise system upgrades and evolutions, with minimal disruption to plant operations. Adopting a stepwise evolution approach allows customers to plan capital expenditures during planned maintenance shutdowns. Leveraging proprietary ABB tools facilitates an error-free evolution process for enhanced control system efficiency and reliability while retaining the intellectual property of the DCS control applications. The continued use of the already upgraded ABB Ability System 800xA operator stations for the human machine interface reduces training needs for operators.
In addition, ABB will also extend the current service agreement and provide a dedicated ABB expert stationed at the site.
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equipment that not only meets but exceeds industry standards,” said Tom Finnegan, director of sales, Automated Handling Solutions (AHS) & Advanced Material Processing (AMP). “Our technology is specifically designed to enhance production efficiency and product quality, ensuring our clients like Almac can achieve their operational goals effectively.”
The installation of the new equipment has increased Almac’s blending capacity, allowing for larger volumes of materials to be processed more quickly. This enhancement is crucial as Almac continues to expand its reach and capabilities in serving a global client base. The reliability and technological advancement of AMP's equipment also mean improved consistency and precision in Almac's product output.
“Working with AMP has allowed us to
significantly upscale our manufacturing capabilities,” said Wayne McCarten, technical specialist at Almac Pharma Services. “The integration of their high-performance blending equipment into our production lines has not only increased our capacity but also maintained the high-quality standards we are known for.”
The successful installation and commissioning of the equipment was planned and executed to ensure minimal disruption to Almac’s operations. AMP’s ongoing support and expertise have been instrumental in the seamless integration of new technologies into Almac’s processes. In the future, Almac Pharma Services plans to continue collaborating with AMP for upcoming equipment needs and technological upgrades. This partnership aims to further strengthen Almac's offerings as it adapts to the increasing complexities and demands of the pharmaceutical industry.
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