Rockwell Automation is supporting the digital transformation journey of Liquats Vegetals, a leading Spain-based producer of plant-based beverages, through the deployment of advanced industrial automation and data management technologies across its manufacturing operations. The collaboration is focused on strengthening operational visibility, improving process consistency, and providing greater transparency into energy consumption as the plant-based food and beverage sector experiences increasing complexity. Manufacturers in the industry are managing a broader range of product formulations, more frequent production changes, evolving sustainability expectations, and growing demands for traceability and resource efficiency.
As production requirements continue to evolve, Liquats Vegetals is investing in digital technologies that provide deeper insights into manufacturing performance while enabling more informed decision-making across its facilities. The company operates production sites in Catalonia and supplies a diverse customer base that includes major retailers, foodservice operators, and international distribution partners.
Rockwell Automation’s technology portfolio is playing a central role in supporting these objectives. The implementation includes the PlantPAx distributed control system, which enables greater process flexibility and supports efficient management of multiple formulations and frequent product changeovers while helping maintain product quality and operational consistency.
To strengthen resource management, Liquats Vegetals is also utilizing FactoryTalk Energy Manager, a solution designed to provide real-time visibility into energy and utility consumption. The platform enables operations teams to monitor usage patterns, identify inefficiencies, and support initiatives aimed at improving energy performance and environmental stewardship.
In addition, the company has adopted the DataMosaix industrial DataOps solution, which consolidates production, sustainability, and energy information into a unified platform. By integrating operational data from multiple sources, Liquats Vegetals can improve traceability, identify opportunities for optimization, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout its manufacturing processes.
Jose Paredes, Country Director for Spain at Rockwell Automation, said manufacturers are increasingly recognizing the value of digital transformation as a means of improving operational insight, resource efficiency, and production flexibility. He noted that advanced data visibility is becoming an essential component of day-to-day manufacturing decision-making.
Tasio Corachán Masriera, Director of Processes and Continuous Improvement at Liquats Vegetals, emphasized the importance of centralized and reliable operational data in managing increasingly complex production environments. He said enhanced visibility into process performance, energy usage, and operating costs is enabling the company to make better-informed decisions while driving ongoing operational improvements.
By combining real-time production intelligence with energy management capabilities, the initiative supports Liquats Vegetals’ broader sustainability strategy. The digital transformation program is expected to help the company optimize resource utilization, improve manufacturing efficiency, and reduce environmental impact while maintaining the high standards of quality required across its diverse product portfolio.
Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates as a global provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions. The company employs approximately 26,000 people across more than 100 countries and focuses on technologies supporting connected manufacturing environments and industrial productivity.
