Case Study: CHB Group brings a 50-year-old machine into the digital age with Evocon

Can a 50-Year-Old Machine Be Smart

CHB Group is a leading Greek producer of canned fruit, fruit purées, diced fruit, and concentrated fruit juices. Faced with the challenge of keeping decades-old equipment productive while avoiding unnecessary investment in new machinery, the company looked for a way to bring its existing can seamer into the digital age with Evocon’s IIoT and OEE software.

Evocon installed an IIoT device to automate data collection from the machine, connected it to its cloud-based OEE software, and added a 10-inch tablet for real-time visibility. The solution cost less than €500 and gave operators, managers, and other teams live insight into machine utilization, production rates, losses, and reasons for downtime, helping CHB Group diagnose issues faster and make more proactive decisions while maintaining quality on tight production timelines.

CHB Group