From Startup to Success: Lessons from a New Greenfield Manufacturing Facility

Overview

Join Rockwell Automation and CRB for an inside look at the development of a new manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin, for Kikkoman. Built as a next-generation "Factory of the Future," the facility supports Kikkoman's global growth strategy while creating a scalable foundation for operational excellence, flexibility, and long-term sustainability. 

Hear directly from project leaders as they share lessons learned from planning, construction, automation implementation, commissioning, and startup. Learn how collaboration among Kikkoman, CRB, and Rockwell Automation helped accelerate project execution, enhance startup readiness, and establish a modern production environment. Attendees will gain practical insights into automation strategy, project delivery best practices, digital transformation, and the role of technologies such as PlantPAx®, Plex MES, and Connected Plant architectures in supporting successful facility startup and operations.