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Over the past three decades, our experience and expertise in the brewing industry have positioned us as a leading independent process control system integrator.

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We have delivered thousands of automation, electrical engineering, power distribution, and digital transformation projects and solutions for more than 280 breweries on six continents .

Our comprehensive understanding of beer production technology and the equipment of all generations enables us to effectively address client challenges and enhance their production processes.

For years, we have been a reliable partner of the world’s largest brewing groups, such as Heineken, AB InBev, Molson Coors, Castel Group, Asahi, Carlsberg, as well as numerous independent breweries, and major brewing industry equipment manufacturers such as Meura, Krones, Künzel, GEA, Pentair, Ziemann Holvrieka, and many others.

Case studies

Transformative solutions in action

Numerous practical examples of providing customised solutions for small and large production complexes confirm our expertise and knowledge.

Automation system migration

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Customer: Heineken Vietnam Brewery Limited Company
Project type: Migration

Site:Brewery Hoc Mon located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which produces more than 7 million hl of beer annually, is considered the flagship of Heineken Vietnam. One of the most complex, yet well-organised sites, featuring three brewhouse lines, ten tank rooms, two filters, and seven packaging lines.

Scope of work

IT Infrastructure: Installation and delivery of the IT supervision system
PLC equipment: Replacement of all brewing S7-400CPUs (11 pcs)
Engineering services: Migration of the complete beer automation system from existing PCS for Production & UCMS to brewmaxx PCS & SC4

Additional features

Training system
Maintenance module
Brewmaxx integrate
Tracking and tracing
Batch cockpit
Dashboards and Analytics
Two-way interface with Qualass
Automatic FST wort filling selection (custom-made program)

Project duration

18 months

Delivered solutions and services

Configuration of IT supervision system with vSphere Metro Storage Cluster stretched over two locations
Software engineering for complete PCS migration to brewmaxx
Development of additional features and system improvements
On-site Factory Acceptance Test/Manufacturing inspection
On-site commissioning with minimal production downtime (less than 48 hours)
On-site training of the brewery personnel at various levels
On-site follow-up and fine tuning
Remote follow-up support

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Greenfield project

Passos, Brasil

Customer: Ziemann GmbH
Type of project: Greenfield

Site: MG, Heineken, Passos

Scope of work:

Complete beer production.

Project duration:

• 18+ months of office-base services
•12+ months of on-site services

Delivered solutions and services:

Electrical engineering and electrical panels production
Complete material for electrical installation specification
Overseas vacuum packing and delivery
Complete supervision system for running the beer production (hardware and licences)
Software (Brewmaxx V9.90.2.3) for complete beer production
On-site supervision of complete electrical installation
On-site plant commissioning

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Automation system replacement

Mons-en-Baroeul, France

Order by: Heineken

Type of project: Automation system replacement

Site: Heineken brewery Mons-en-Baroeul, France

Scope of work:

Automation of the complete beer production process (from raw materials intake to finished product)

Project duration:

2 years and 6 months

Delivered solutions and services:

Development of a replacement strategy for obsolete automation hardwarE
IT infrastructure design for automation system
IT infrastructure installation and commissioning
Electrical design and electrical panels manufacturing
Electrical installation and replacement of obsolete automation hardware
Automation software engineering for complete beer production process (from raw materials intake to finished product)
Commissioning

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Revamping project

Bracongo, Kinshasa, DR Congo

Order by: Castel Group

Type of project: Revamping

Site:

BRACONGO (Boissons renouvelables du Congo) is a Congolese industrial company in the agri-food sector specializing in the production, marketing and distribution of food beverages (beers, sweetened soft drinks and water), and also in the trading of wines, spirits and fruit juices. With its production plant in Kinshasa and 14 distribution centres across the country, Bracongo employs nearly 2,000 people (directly and indirectly), produces and sells more than 1.5 million hectolitres of beverages, and has over 50 years of experience serving Congolese consumers. Its product portfolio currently includes seven beer brands and six soft drink brands (sweetened carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and water).

Scope of work:

Delivery and installation of electrical cabinets with 2 PLCs for the Cold Block and Filtration area, which have replaced 6 existing standalone systems
Cold block supervision on Montelektro BatchMe Process Control System (Brewhouse had previously also been controlled by BatchME)
Implementation and commissioning of DFP – Digital Factory Portal, the MES system developed by Montelektro, covering complete beer production from Raw Material Handling up to the Bottling lines

Project duration

6 months (commissioning 1 month)

Delivered solutions and services:

Electrical engineering and electrical panel production
BatchME application software, based on Castel standards
Electrical installation supervision
Commissioning
Installation of IT infrastructure and deployment of the Digital Factory Portal

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Brewery expansion and migration

Carlsberg, Hue, Vietnam

Order by: Carlsberg Vietnam / Meura

Type of project: Capacity expansion, modernization, and automation migration
Site: The existing brewery focuses on increasing production capacity, optimizing brewing processes, and migrating the existing automation system

Scope of work:

Migration from PCS7 to brewmaxx automation system
Brewing production from RMH intake to BBT emptying
Integration of new equipment for capacity extensions with DKNEC, Esau & Huber, Pentair
DAW, CIP, new Filter line, beer recovery, yeast propagation plant, Can line
CCT retrofit/automation with DKNEC
New brew line as a turnkey project with BH supplier Meura

Project duration:

16 months (electrical installation of new brew line within 3 months)

Delivered solutions and services:

Equipment supply
Hardware and software engineering
Electrical installation (supervision)
Commissioning

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Testimonials

What our clients say

“Working with Montelektro is a real plus for your project.
They know their business and they know your business and your needs.
They have a highly qualified and flexible engineering team, from development to execution.” Philippe

Philippe TIEDREZ, Head of Project Management Department , Meura S.A.

“I had the opportunity to work with Montelektro on the brewmaxx migration project, and I cannot speak highly enough about their exceptional service and expertise. Their team demonstrated an impressive understanding of the complexities involved in the migration process, ensuring a seamless transition without disruption to our operations.
From the initial planning stages to the final implementation, Montelektro's professionals were responsive, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
What truly stood out was their dedication to customer satisfaction, they were always available to address any questions or concerns we had, making the entire process smooth and efficient.
Thanks to Montelektro, the brewmaxx migration was completed on time and without any issues.
Their commitment to excellence sets them apart in the industry!“

Tomo Blaž - Automation Engineer SSH - East Cluster Heineken Hrvatska

“It has always been a pleasure to work with Montelektro. The in-depth knowledge in the field of process automation, dedication to deliver OTIF and willingness to support the end user is exceptional.“

Harry Heijlands, Project Manager at Heineken Vietnam

our clients

Our Clients section showcases the diverse partnerships and trusted relationships we've built, underlining our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Brewing

We have delivered thousands of automation, electrical engineering, power distribution, and digital transformation projects and solutions for more than 280 breweries on six continents .

Transformative solutions in action

Automation system migration

Greenfield project

Automation system replacement

Revamping project

Brewery expansion and migration

What our clients say

Our Clients section showcases the diverse partnerships and trusted relationships we've built, underlining our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

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