ABB to Deliver DCS and Paper Machine Drives Upgrade to DS Smith Kemsley Mill

The upgraded DCS will be integrated across the mill, working as the backbone that connects everything securely into one system for better, more automated functionality and easier maintenance.

May 3, 2022 - ABB has been awarded a new contract by long-term customer DS Smith with an Ability™ System 800xA distributed control system (DCS) and paper machine drives upgrade across PM3, PM4 and PM6 at their Kemsley Mill in the UK.

According to ABB, the upgraded DCS will be integrated across the mill, working as the backbone that connects everything securely into one system for better, more automated functionality and easier maintenance.

"ABB's consultation, involving numerous remote workshops and ongoing discussions, helped us define the best approach for our modernization project," said Ben Jennings, Kemsley Mill Manager at DS Smith. "The team showed real expertise and understanding of our future ambitions and will act as a partner to us in our digital transformation journey."

ABB will also deliver a one-year support contract, the latest cyber security set up and two new Virtual Measurements for PM4, which will provide online calculations for strength and weight.

System delivery is expected in Q3 2022. A progressive implementation of the system will align with the planned maintenance program in successive months, ABB said.

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SOURCE: ABB