Solvay Picks Datastream for Resource Management

Datastream Systems, Inc. (www.datastream.net) today announced that Solvay Paperboard has deployed the Web-architeched Datastream 7i Asset Performance Management solution as part of an enterprise-wide initiative to improve efficiency and drive down costs.

Solvay Paperboard is a $350 million company that produces state-of-the-art, recycled linerboard for the corrugated packaging industry. This capital-intensive enterprise required a business solution to manage a broad and diverse array of capital assets and spare parts.

With Datastream 7i, Solvay Paperboard automates preventive maintenance and inspection routines, manages warranties and views key performance indicators to see "at a glance" information on operational performance.

"We are an around-the-clock operation and any equipment downtime results in a loss of thousands of dollars. Therefore, it's imperative that our assets perform at maximum efficiency to keep production volume and delivery capacity as high as possible," said Eric Dombkowski, maintenance area manager of Solvay Paperboard.

"Datastream 7i gives us a single solution for ensuring optimal asset performance." Dombkowski also added that Datastream provided superior support and project management during the implementation process, resulting in a successful deployment to more than 100 end-users.

Solvay Paperboard is one of many manufacturing organizations using Datastream 7i. Datastream 7i is a robust web-architected solution that allows these organizations to address asset performance management challenges so they can maximize plant output and minimize waste and lost productivity.

"Minimizing production downtime is a difficult challenge for many organizations that simply cannot have equipment failure. The robust work order and inventory functionality of Datastream 7i gives Solvay Paperboard control of its operations so it can take measures to optimize performance," said Larry Blackwell, president and CEO of Datastream.

Datastream Systems, Inc. provides Asset Performance Management software and services to enterprises worldwide, including more than 65 percent of the Fortune 500.