Case Study: Hallstar achieves greater throughput with SymphonyAI Industrial workflow automation

HallStar Leveraging workflow automation in the batch environment

Hallstar, a Chicago-based specialty chemicals manufacturer with more than 50 years in business, was relying on paper-based batch manufacturing processes that made it hard to capture and access production data. To support a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiative, Hallstar turned to SymphonyAI Industrial’s Digital Manufacturing workflow application to replace manual tracking and better manage its complex batch operations.

SymphonyAI implemented a flexible workflow platform that let Hallstar build processes around its recipes and plant needs, including batch tracking, operator instructions, QC lab integration, and future capabilities like inventory management and batch scheduling. Hallstar expects the system to improve prioritization, reduce variation, and increase throughput by 10% to 15%, with a projected three-year payback even at the conservative end of that range.

Hallstar

John J. Paro

Chairman, President and CEO