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2022 Review and 2023 Outlook

For PDA, 2022 was a year of celebrations. We celebrated many new faces joining the PDA team. We celebrated two highly successful trade shows with our international colleagues in Krones.digital. We celebrated the company’s 20th anniversary. As amazing as all of this was, 2023 will be even better! To achieve our vision…

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Can filling, seaming equipment supporting flexible operations, safe practices

In a recent Beverage Industry article, Barry Fenske, technical sales of the filling division at Krones Inc., Franklin, Wis., explains how SKU proliferation has made flexibility within filler equipment a critical component. “This allows for running several product types on the same filler,” he says. “There are machines that can run…

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Expert Line Control and Diagnostics Serves an Unplanned Client

Process and Data Automation (PDA) is frequently engaged to provide solutions for the most efficient line control and information systems that Krones produces in North America. Users enjoy an unparalleled operating experience and rich information from their line monitoring and management software systems.  When deployed with a fully automated Krones…

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Join us at Pack Expo October 23-26!

With digital solutions designed to optimize production, improve sustainability, expedite support and reduce overall costs throughout the value chain, discover how the KRONES Digital Factory uses breakthrough technology to offer personalized solutions and unparalleled control. Join Process and Data Automation (PDA) and KRONES at PACK EXPO 2022, KRONES Booth #S-2830,…

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Congratulations, Mark Anthony Brewing!

  Congratulations to Mark Anthony Brewing on its new 1.3 million-sq-ft state-of-the-art brewery and packaging facility in Columbia, South Carolina which was awarded the  Manufacturing Innovation Award from ProFood World.  PDA was proud to support them on the project via the customization of Krones' LMS. Below is an excerpt from…

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Saving the World in Under 30 Minutes

  It was a great evening of teambuilding for Process and Data Automation! A healthy work-life balance is something that we always strive for. It's even better when it's experienced together.  By the way, we totally saved the world within 28 minutes, but that's no big deal for this team…

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Erie High School Signing Day

Thank you to Erie High School for inviting Process and Data Automation to join them for Signing Day. Cheryll Snyder, PHR, SHRM-CP was in attendance to recognize our new German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter apprentices Owen and Bleh. Congratulations gentlemen and welcome to the PDA Team!   Check out this news article about…

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Single Touch Changeover

Process and Data Automation (PDA) has earned a strong reputation as a problem solver in the private label food manufacturing community. With more than 20 years of experience providing automation and information automation support for a wide range of processing and packaging applications, the CSIA-certified integrator has helped its clients…

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20 years of lines

Success in today’s packaging environment requires flexibility and performance.  Manufacturers need predictable throughput and consistent quality with minimal risk to their contracts and staff.  World-class manufacturers also have a good handle on energy and materials usage as well as a keen understanding of their changeover performance metrics.  As the volume…

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PDA Passes 4th Straight CSIA Audit!

  Process and Data Automation (PDA) is proud to announce that we have passed the audit requirements established by the Control Systems Integrator Association (CSIA) for the fourth consecutive time! The CSIA is a global trade association dedicated to advancing the control system integration industry.   Since 1994, it has helped…

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