Neopak Partners with ABB for Automation Upgrade in South Africa
Neopak and ABB have renewed their partnership to upgrade automation at Neopak's Pretoria mill, enhancing production efficiency. The implementation of the ABB Ability System 800xA will support smart manufacturing and meet rising market demands.

Neopak has partnered with ABB to upgrade the automation system at its paper mill in Rosslyn, Pretoria, using the ABB Ability System 800xA DCS for Paper Machine 3. The upgrade aims to enhance efficiency and product quality, increasing production capacity to around 85,000 tons annually.
The project is set for completion in Q3 2025 and will include advanced process control and cyber security measures. This initiative is vital for Neopak to improve operational efficiency and sustainability, enabling it to respond effectively to market demands. The integration of ABB's digital solutions is expected to yield significant improvements in yield and reduce waste.




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