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Process automation: take your production to the next level

Optimize your production lines and rely on sustainable energy solutions

Rapid technological developments and the ever-increasing focus on sustainability and efficiency are forcing companies to constantly optimize their production processes. From the production line to the automation of process plants and sustainable energy solutions: Companies that want to remain competitive can no longer avoid these issues.

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High-performance solutions from a single source

Automation of existing process systems and design of new production lines

Optimizing the energy supply of production facilities and electrochemical processes

Integration of intelligently networked industrial systems and processes

Long-term system support with preventive maintenance and spare parts service

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Why automation is indispensable for modern industrial companies

The demands placed on modern production facilities are constantly increasing. The aim is not only to maximize
productivity, but also to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact. Companies that optimize and automate their production processes achieve greater efficiency, increase production speed and reduce operating costs in the long term. Process automation also makes it possible to minimize human error and ensure consistently high quality standards.

Everything from a single source

From conceptualization to selection and implementation of individually tailored automation solutions

We support you in the engineering of new systems as well as in the modernization of existing production lines.

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Our solutions for process automation

With our expertise, we support you in making your production facilities future-proof and sustainable . Together, we develop targeted optimization strategies that can increase your eﬃciency and make your processes more resource-efficient.

Power
Solutions
Services

Optimization & maintenance of energy supplies for production and electrochemical processes

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Drive technology, robotics and automation

Solutions for the
automation of process plants and production lines

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Process IT
and data
management

Solutions for the integration of intelligently networked industrial systems and processes

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Maintenance,
Support and
Services

Sustainably planned and long-term managed production systems with high reliability

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Cross-industry experience

Ensure future-oriented and energy-efficient production with our solutions .

With us as your partner, you have access to a wide range of sophisticated digital
solutions. Take advantage of our many years of automation expertise!

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Targeted solutions for every industry

Process automation for various applications

Process automation brings significant advantages in terms of eﬃciency, quality and cost reduction in every industry. In metallurgy, it enables precise control of material processing, which improves quality and reduces energy consumption. In production, the use of robotics and networked systems leads to faster, error-free production, enables flexible production processes and a future-proof energy supply. In transport and logistics, automated storage and transport systems ensure optimized processes and precise material tracking.

Automation solutions for production & process

Metal extraction & processing

Optimize melting, rolling and forming processes in the metal industry and automate processes with us, e.g. for

Cold and hot rolling mills
Straightening machines
Belt treatment plant
Cut-to-length and slitting lines
Pipe welding systems
Material transportation and logistics

Raw materials and building materials industry

With state-of-the-art drive and control technology, we ensure a smooth material flow and stable production processes, e.g. for

Gypsum fiberboard plants
Aerated concrete
Gravel and grit plants
Lime works, lime kilns
Loading controls

Chemical and process industry

We offer reliable automation solutions that ensure safety and efficiency in sensitive production environments for complex chemical processes, e.g. for

Process control
Recipe
Warehouse and logistics
Batch processes

Food and non-food processes

Precise control technology enables hygienic and efficient processing in food production as well as for non-food products, e.g. for

Cleaning systems
Handling and robotics
Packaging and logistics

Process automation for transport and logistics

Transportation and handling

Use intelligent control systems to optimize material flows and reduce manual intervention, e.g. for

Roller test bench for automotive
Multi-voltage test bench for rail vehicles
Preheating control for injection molds
Production cells incl. multi-axis robots
Electric dip coating lines

Logistics & production networking

Ensure seamless material and data tracking along the entire value chain, e.g. for

Material and batch tracking
Identification, logging and monitoring as a “verified supply chain”
Networking of production units for production data acquisition
In-house production and warehouse logistics

Solutions for energy supply in industrial environments

Provision, distribution and monitoring of energy

The provision, distribution and monitoring of energy requires precise automation solutions to ensure efficiency and reliability. With modern control and regulation technology, we optimize energy flows, reduce losses and enable seamless monitoring of critical systems.

We support our customers in the construction and maintenance of power distribution systems from medium-voltage systems to low-voltage systems. We convert alternating current to direct current for industrial processes and power-to-X solutions by supplying rectifiers in all voltage and current combinations.

Supply, modernization and repair of rectifiers for electrochemical and galvanic processes
Supply systems for Power-to-X applications in container design up to 20 MW
Supply and revamping of AC and DC drive technology, including in the megawatt range
Coating and melting of different raw materials
Drinking water production by electrochlorination (production of hypochlorite)

Our experienced team is at your side

Take your production to the next level now!

FEST combines innovation with experience and offers:

Customized solutions for every industry.
An experienced team that understands your requirements
State-of-the-art technologies that combine the future and sustainability.

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Success stories

Successful projects and satisfied customers

These companies have achieved impressive results through process automation:

Alanod, Germany

Modernization of the safety equipment of a slitting line,
Aluminium processing

Novelis, USA

Production of control cabinets and operating stations for a cold and hot rolling mill,
Aluminum processing

Salzgitter AG, Germany

Replacement of the control system of the pre- and finishing line of a hot bath,
Stahlverarbeitung

Nucor / Yamato Steel, USA

Programming and visualization of complete 3D simulation IBN in the test center for the new construction of a tandem roll stand, steel processing

KME, Germany

Modernization of the system control of a cross cutter,
Copper processing

MAHLE, UK

Modernization of a cladding mill incl. new drive technology, motors, assembly, control and visualization, steel and aluminum processing

Novelis, Germany

Retrofit of the electrical and mechanical equipment of the coil high-bay warehouse with mandrel stacking crane and management system, aluminum processing

Your advantages through process automation

Increased productivity
Automated processes run faster and more efficiently than manual processes. They guarantee a consistently high speed.

Reduction of the error rate
The use of automated systems can significantly reduce human errors , leading to higher product quality.

Scalability
Automated systems can be quickly adapted to changing production volumes, which is a particular advantage in growth phases .

Cost reduction
Manual work and use of materials are minimized and work processes are carried out more quickly . This reduces the consumption of resources and energy.

Contact for process automation

Dennis Steckhan
Director Sales Process Technology

Process automation: take your production to the next level

Optimize your production lines and rely on sustainable energy solutions

High-performance solutions from a single source

Why automation is indispensable for modern industrial companies

From conceptualization to selection and implementation of individually tailored automation solutions

Our solutions for process automation

Ensure future-oriented and energy-efficient production with our solutions .

Process automation for various applications

Automation solutions for production & process

Process automation for transport and logistics

Solutions for energy supply in industrial environments

Take your production to the next level now!

Successful projects and satisfied customers

Alanod, Germany

Novelis, USA

Salzgitter AG, Germany

Nucor / Yamato Steel, USA

KME, Germany

MAHLE, UK

Novelis, Germany

Your advantages through process automation

Contact for process automation

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