Plant Engineering & Line Integration

Beyond spare parts, we support full factory layout planning and engineering for clients upgrading or expanding production capacity. Our automation engineers assist in integrating new machinery alongside existing lines, optimizing material flow between filling, labelling, and end-of-line packaging stations, and selecting replacement components that match strict sanitation and hygienic design guidelines required in food and beverage manufacturing. This service is particularly valuable when a plant is transitioning between generations of equipment — for example, integrating a modern Krones filler alongside a decade-old Sidel blow-moulder — where component compatibility, control system integration, and changeover timing all need careful coordination. We work from your existing plant drawings and equipment inventory, propose layout adjustments where bottlenecks exist, and coordinate directly with your maintenance team during commissioning to keep disruption to ongoing production schedules minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you integrate equipment from different manufacturers on the same line?

Yes, this is one of our most common engineering requests. We assess control system compatibility, mechanical interfacing, and changeover timing between brands such as Krones, Sidel, and GEA to ensure a smooth integration.

Do you provide on-site support during commissioning?

Yes. Depending on your service tier, our engineers provide remote guidance, on-site support, or a dedicated on-site engineer throughout the commissioning process to minimize production disruption.

How do you handle hygienic design compliance for food and beverage lines?

Layout and component selections are reviewed against relevant food-contact and sanitation standards before installation, and we can support certification documentation for HACCP or ISO 9001 audits.

What information do you need to start a layout assessment?

Existing plant drawings, an equipment inventory list, and a description of your production goals or current bottlenecks. An on-site audit can be arranged if drawings are incomplete or outdated.

How long does a typical integration project take?

Timelines vary by scope, from a few weeks for a single-line integration to several months for a full plant reconfiguration. We provide a realistic project timeline as part of our initial proposal.

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