Chinese dairy major Mengniu has been awarded ‘lighthouse factory’ certification by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its world-first fully intelligent dairy factory in Ningxia, China. The site was recognized for its innovation, utilizing Tetra Pak’s end-to-end solutions, together with a network of specialists and partners.
WEF praised Mengniu’s implementation of over 30 advanced ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ (4IR) use cases. The factory was co-designed by Mengniu and Tetra Pak, utilizing Tetra Pak’s digital platform and state-of-the-art production equipment. At the Ningxia site, digital systems control the entire processing and packaging process, monitoring performance in real time and automatically routing to the most suitable equipment.
As a result of these innovations, the factory has reduced operational costs by 32%, delivery lead times by 55% and quality defects by 60%. Mengniu’s plant is also fully automated, overseen by ‘maintenance and operation engineers’ – operators who receive instructions and are alerted in real time whenever there is an event that requires their attention. This is designed to maximize efficiency and attract a new generation of digitally literate employees.
Tetra Pak’s tailored blend of state-of-the-art technologies and leading plant integration capabilities contributed to the success of the Mengniu factory. Its technology onsite includes 24 filling lines (nine currently in operation) – among them the Tetra Pak E3/Speed Hyper, a carton packaging machine – and the digital control room where Mengniu’s operators manage and monitor all manufacturing operations in real time.
Li Pengcheng, executive president at Mengniu comments, “After over 25 years in the dairy business, Mengniu wanted to bring together its accumulated wealth of manufacturing experience to optimize operations — establishing 100% consistent production and management processes with the help of digitalization. Together with Tetra Pak and our other partners, we are setting new standards for the future of dairy production.”
Sean Sims, vice president, automation and solutions at Tetra Pak, added, “We are thrilled to congratulate Mengniu on receiving the prestigious ‘lighthouse’ certification from the World Economic Forum. As a long-term partner, we are proud to have supported their journey towards greater innovation and sustainability in dairy production. This recognition highlights their dedication to adopting advanced technologies that are shaping the future of the industry in China. We remain committed to working alongside Mengniu, providing cutting-edge solutions that align with their goals and continuing to drive sustainable growth within the dairy sector.”
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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