Improving efficiency involves more than just implementing new technologies. Whether it is a system migration or integrating controls into an existing platform and infrastructure, our engineering team will tailor a solution designed to optimize processes and operations and maximize overall business performance.
Process automation doesn't stop when a project is completed. To ensure the highest quality product and the greatest return on your investment, GPA solutions undergo continuous fine-tuning and regular enhancements to your control systems.
GPA is a solutions provider and systems integrator with decades of experience designing, programming, installing and supporting DCS and PLC based systems such as ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Yokogawa, etc. Additionally, GPA's engineering team offers turn-key legacy migrations: including assessment, development, project management, and execution.
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OPTIMIZATION
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LOOP TUNING
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CENTERLINING
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REMOTE MONITORING
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MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
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OUTAGE SUPPORT
Client Type
Largest US Pulp & Paper manufacturer
Client Challenge
Convert paper machine to fluff pulp dryer in a tight timeline
Risk of Situation
Financial loss from the inability to meet new production requirements
on time
GPA Solution
Tailored a new control system for new machine and repurposed components
GPA Value
New factory functionality up and running at optimal throughput on-time and under budget
Client Type
Oil & Gas provider with 100 retail outlets and 200+ routes
Client Challenge
Network was unstable causing system crash with new software installation
Risk of Situation
Financial loss and major customer service negative impact, Human health and safety risks
GPA Solution
Immediate fix to get systems back on-line, Thorough assessment of OT network, Complete Infrastructure design, Detailed plan for conversion, Installation of a new reliable network including Cybersecurity to NIST industry-standards
GPA Value
Client now has reliable, robust and secure operational technology network with appropriate documentation and monitoring
Client Type
Fortune 200 Packaging Manufacturer
Client Challenge
Board of Directors’ strategic initiative to address ICS Cybersecurity
Risk of Situation
Financial loss, Human health and safety risks
GPA Solution
Thorough assessment of ICS cybersecurity posture resulting in a detailed, actionable plan for a cybersecurity program and technical operational cybersecurity roadmap
GPA Value
Client now has the specific steps they must take to achieve their optimal cybersecurity posture
Client Type
$2bil manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals
Client Challenge
Not realizing benefits of installed dataParc software
Risk of Situation
Waste of investment, Inability to make informed decisions for needed adjustments add controls
GPA Solution
Thorough assessment of information needs, Creation of reports with actionable data for 4 key production lines including quality tracking daily, weekly and monthly
GPA Value
Client able to track analytics to adjust for variances and make necessary process changes to have better batch control, reduce waste and improve productivity