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GPA Improves Operator Performance Thru Control System Migration
GPA is proud to announce the successful completion of a legacy DCS migration to Rockwell’s PlantPAX control system platform at the International Paper facility located in Riegelwood, North Carolina.
The control system migration of the mill’s Flakt Dryer machine from a mixture of legacy ABB MOD300 and Allen Bradley PLC’s to PlantPAX was the fifth PlantPAX control system installed by GPA in the Pulp & Paper industry specifically. GPA control experts performed a full spectrum of tasks for the project, including project estimation, project management, network, control system and cabinet design, functional specification documentation, programming, testing, as well as startup and commissioning services.
By converting to Rockwell’s PlantPAX platform, IP gained a familiar automation platform that has already improved system reliability, reduced troubleshooting time, and provided quicker operator response through the use of high performance HMI standards, HMI level troubleshooting tools including “point and click” interlock and control function navigation, and alarming improvements using alarm rationalization.
About Global Process Automation
Global Process Automation (GPA) is headquartered in Wilmington, NC with regional offices in Chester, VA, Longview, WA, Lago Vista, TX, Nashville, TN and Little Rock, AR is a recognized leader in process automation, control and information systems. GPA has been involved in the pulp and paper, life science, and specialty chemical industries for over 20 years. Working with many leading DCS platforms, GPA has designed, engineered, integrated, and migrated many legacy DCS systems to modern platforms – which are needed in today’s ever-changing manufacturing environment. GPA’s staff of over 40 engineers, many of which are factory trained, bring years of process control experience to all facets of automation projects. Also, with a strong IT staff which understands the unique needs of process control, GPA is able to provide its clients with leading edge solutions in data analytics, networking, data center design, virtualization, and cyber security. For more information on Global Process Automation, visit www.global-business.net
Global Process Automation To Present At Rockwell Automation Event
The team at Global Process Automation is pleased to announce that Daniel Lee, VP of Operations, will speak at the Process Solution’s User Group, an event hosted by Rockwell Automation.
Mr. Lee will be speaking about Global Process Automation’s experience-- completing multiple concurrent DCS migrations to PlantPAx with a major pulp and paper client. By implementing a “Rock-solid” system, the client was able to realize a number of benefits to their business including: reduced life-cycle costs, increased effectiveness in troubleshooting, and the ability to make faster decisions thanks to the availability of more data.
Mr. Lee’s position as VP of Operations with Global Process Automation puts him in a unique position to speak on DCS migrations as well as many other topics related to industrial process control, automation, data acquisition, visualization, and process automation.
Along with business development, operational management, and customer relations management, Mr. Lee is integral to custom system design, layout, scheduling, and engineering support for large control system projects.
Global Process Automation (GPA), headquartered in Wilmington NC with regional offices in Pryor, OK; Nashville, TN and Little Rock, AR is a recognized leader in process automation, control and information systems. GPA has been involved in the pulp and paper, life science, and specialty chemical industries for over 20 years. Working with many leading DCS platforms, GPA has designed, engineered, integrated, and migrated many legacy DCS systems to modern platforms-- which are needed in today’s ever-changing manufacturing environment. GPA’s staff of over 35 engineers, many of which are factory trained, bring years of process control experience to all facets of automation projects. Also, with a strong IT staff that understands the unique needs of process control, GPA is able to provide its clients with leading edge solutions in data analytics, networking, data center design, virtualization, and cyber security.
The two-day Process Solutions User Group will be held November 7th & 8th at the Georgia World Congress Center in the Georgia Ballroom, building C, in Atlanta Georgia. This two-day event provides an excellent opportunity for professionals in the process industry around the world to share information and learn about the latest process automation technologies from Rockwell Automation. For more information visit www.psug.rockwellautomation.com.
You can reach Global Process Automation by calling 877-848-5166, emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visiting www.global-business.net