Revolutionizing the chocolate industry with optimized global distribution

Barry Callebaut is recognized as one of the world leaders in the chocolate and cocoa industry. For several years now, we have been working with the company at its distribution center in Belgium to guarantee operational excellence, drawing on our expertise in building management and energy optimization. As a result, the warehouse benefits from the best storage conditions for these high-quality products, which are susceptible to temperature fluctuations. Automated solutions and a commitment to sustainability combine perfectly to create a building that is flexible and ready for the future.

Optimization of energy efficiency: Minimizing energy waste and improve energy management to meet their strict sustainability goals.

Improving operational efficiency: Significant improvements in automation and process control to reduce manual interventions and ensure consistent output quality.

Sustainability commitments: The GDC was designed to achieve BREEAM Outstanding certification, reflecting the highest standards for sustainable buildings.

Digital transformation: Seamless integration of building systems for efficient operation and control, as well as the use of real-time insights and analytics to optimize building performance.   

Investment security: Ensuring that investments in new technologies and systems would provide long-term benefits and align with strategic goals was a critical consideration.

Connected Products: Integration of smart devices and sensors to provide real-time data for energy distribution, lighting, temperature control and automation server for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Edge Control: Localized control systems for operational flexibility with EcoStruxure Building Operation and EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert.

Apps, analytics & services: Advanced software applications and services for comprehensive monitoring and optimization with EcoStruxure Building Advisor and EcoStruxure Power Advisor. With a Digital Twin, energy management can be tracked through virtual models that contribute to efficiency.