A glass act

摘要

One of the most sophisticated automation systems in the world assists Gallo Glass to produce up to 1 billion high-quality bottles each year, while meeting the company's commitment to quality, safety and environmental protection. When it comes to making all of the bottles for one of the largest winemaking operations in the world, production processes need to be as clear as the glass itself. At Gallo Glass Company, Modesto, CA, just-in-time delivery means the bottles are available when needed to help keep the wine flowing through die bottling and labeling operations, out to distribution and into millions of homes each year. Additionally, the glass plant has to contribute more than fast, reliable bottle production. The team at the glass plant also needs to support both its own and its parent company E. & J. Gallo Winery's deep commitments to quality, consumer safety and environmental protection. With one billion bottles being produced annually, a state-of-the-art production system, including monitoring and control software from GE Fanuc Automation, a unit of GE Infrastructure (www.gefanuc.com), helps Gallo Glass shine. And, shining is exactly what Gallo is doing—after recendy being named No. 1 in the prestigious InformationWeek Top 500.