MechChem Africa March-April 2021

⎪ Automation, process control, instrumentation and CAE ⎪

Tenova chooses ABB automation for tinning line ABB contract success in the Philippines metals industry continues to pave the way for productive cooperation with Tenova in the region G lobal metals plant solutions pro- vider Tenova has selected ABB to supplyand install acomprehensive drives and automation package of process and production planning, asset monitoring and manufacturing execution. ABB’s state-of-the-art ACS880 low voltage multidrives and motor control centre (MCC) switchgear complete the package.

implementation phase have been hugely productive, quickly understandingPerstima’s desire for adaptability and customised set-up for ease of operation,” said Giuseppe Zanzi, Sales and Marketing Manager, Tenova. “We look forward to moving into the installation and commissioning stages in 2021, knowing we’ll have ABB support throughout.” “This is another successful cooperation with Tenova in Southeast Asia, follow- ing projects in Indonesia and Vietnam,” said Shailendra Dubey, Hub Industry Lead, Metals. “This is also our first involvement with Perstima, so gaining their trust and ap- proval is amajormilestone for us, andwe look forward to a productiveworking relationship both with this customer and in the region as a whole.” abb.com/metals Tenova has selected ABB to supply the automation package for tinplate manufacturer Perstima in Malvar, Philippines.

for Southeast Asia tinplate manufacturer, Perstima, at itsnewelectrolytic tinningand tin free steel line inMalvar, Philippines. The new solutions will be operational in June 2021. Project scope includes the ABB Ability™ System 800xA DCS (Distributed Control System), which integrates control, electrical and communication systems for optimal vis- ibility into all processes for stable production and the efficient use of raw materials and energy, plus the compact, high-performance AC800 PEC controller, with control desks and posts. I n add i t i on , ABB wi l l supp l y i t s Collaborative Production Management for Metals solution to optimise all aspects

When installation and commissioning is complete, Perstima will benefit from a com - pact, fully integrated, easy-to-use control, automation and drives system designed for flexibility, durability andoptimal productivity. “ABB was the logical choice to equip Perstima’s new electrolytic tinning lines with proven technology for accurate linespeedand tension control,” said Stefano Marelli, Global Sales SoutheastAsia, Tenova. “ABB’s solutions matchedperfectly theplant requirementsand will providePerstimawith a robust drives and automation system that can be expanded as the plant develops.” “Discussions with ABB throughout the

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