The industrial production of food is no longer just about what products are made, but rather how they are made. As a food producer, you take overall responsibility for the end product and for an efficient production process, across many different machines and systems. Resource-saving production technologies and sustainable automation technology also play a decisive role in that process.
Festo supports you with customised automation that enables you to get the most out of your production plants and amortise your investment in no time at all. It doesn't matter whether production has been running for years (OpEx) or you need to purchase new equipment (CapEx).
You can rely on automation from Festo, whether you are a manager controlling global contracts and procurement for your company, an engineer shaping the future of production or keeping production running and optimised!
Better engineering for reproducible results
We support you and your machine and plant builders with automation products, expertise and experience in implementing fundamental technological changes in your production facilities.
When it comes to standardising your processes in food production, we ensure that our solutions will quickly pay for themselves and that your project plans are protected.
Optimised and transparent partnerships around the world
Company targets are more demanding than ever. We can provide you with comprehensive advice and support so that you can make the best management decisions. With Festo as your partner, you receive everything from a single source, worldwide.
Operational excellence – for machines that run smoothly
Time is precious. Machines need to produce efficiently, reliably and reproducibly. Our products, measures and experts help you to master your challenges using solutions for food safety, productivity and energy efficiency.
As an engineer, you define standards and are responsible for the future of your production facilities.
Gain an advantage through inspiration with new ideas and knowledge!
What’s new in the industry? Where are the technological trends in food production heading? Discussions with our experts will give you answers to these questions and new ideas – and we will support you with suitable and future-oriented automation solutions for the production of food and beverages.
Automation compass: Your guide to best practices
We will help you to set out your best practices in a specification document that precisely matches your needs and objectives in food production.
Automation check: get the best possible equipment.
You are the expert on your process; machine builders are the experts on implementing your process in production, while Festo optimises the networking and motion in production plants. Bring the three parties together to further improve your automation.
CapEx support: steer your investments in the right direction!
Shorten your time to market and trust the right partner. We are there to support you and your machine builder, from product selection and help with construction through to commissioning.
As a manager, you are in charge of global contracts and procurement for your company.
Global contracts: make worldwide transactions
A global ERP system enables us to introduce and implement international contracts to harmonise conditions around the world.
E-commerce: optimise your processes
Reduce the costs of business processes! Handle recurring tasks such as offers, orders, confirmations and invoices with our electronic processes.
Business transparency and reporting: for measures that bear fruit
We work with you to develop a clear plan for your goals and measure the progress along the way.
Highlight savings: provide evidence of your reduced overall costs!
Bring transparency to your TCO savings: we measure and document your success, and quantify the effects. The solutions can then be multiplied and integrated into similar production lines and new plant concepts.
Keep production running smoothly while also improving productivity with properly planned maintenance.
Further training for your employees
Improve staff performance with professional, targeted training that is not tied to a specific manufacturer.
Simpler maintenance: reduce downtimes
Reduce maintenance time and increase machine availability, whilst making savings at the same time. We have the right tools and expertise to provide on-site support.
More energy efficiency in operation: reduce the total costs of your systems!
Energy Saving Services and products help you to reduce the energy consumption of your production lines and operate them efficiently.
Solutions for OEE: maximise the effectiveness of your food production equipment.
Find suitable products with exactly the functions you need. Or take advantage of our experts’ advice to boost your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).