Even in 1998, Heinz-Glas decided to make use of a universal process control system for their whole plant. A stepwise implementation of the same technology during enlargements and new constructions was the basic idea to ensure access to every component of the whole plant. This made necessary the choice for a system that could be upgraded and developped over many years. These considerations made Heinz-Glas decide in favour of a SIMATIC PCS7 system.
In January 2001, the existing system, which had controlled only the batch plant so far, was enlarged by the new construction of tank 2.
Heinz-Glas entrusted Schlemmer Process Systeme GmbH as an independent and competent specialist in the field of instrument technology and process control systems with this enlargement.