Van Houtum implements production information system HAI*QPM

Van Houtum implements production information system HAI*QPM

Van Houtum, manufacturer of hygiene paper and innovative washroom solutions for professional end users, implements the HAI software, the succesful real-time manufacturing information system. Van Houtum uses HAIas a SaaS-application (Software-as-a-Service), available in the MS Azure cloud.

Real-time (non)conformance for quality and production

During the production of high quality tissue paper, the ABB process control system logs the actual process settings and in-line measurements. This information is automatically loaded in HAI and visualised in real-time, showing (non)conformance against the specifications. This supports operators and engineers to closely monitor and analyse their production process and enables to to timele respond to any deviation to avoid quality issues.

At Van Houtum, many quality tests are carried out to check on product quality. All test results are entered manually into the HAI* softtware. Containing all relevant information about the production process, together with product quality test results, HAI enables (non)conformance reporting, easy track and trace, and facilitates analyses for process improvement opportunities.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

HAI runs in the MS Azure Cloud.  Web service technology is used for the data collection from the ABB process control system into HAI.

Since the SaaS software is ready-to-use in the Cloud, there’s no need for local installation and system management. HAI is one of the “early-adopters” of the SaaS-concept.

About Van Houtum

Van Houtum has been an independent manufacturer of hygienic paper and innovative wash room solutions for 75 years, and is a leading company in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The headquarters and two production sites are based in Swalmen, The Netherlands. A yearly turnover of €60 million euros is realised with approx. 200 employees.

Under the flagship brand Satino Black,Van Houtum produces Cradle to Cradle Silver certified hygienic paper. Satino Black is the worlds’ first and only hygienic paper which carries the labels for FSC recycled, European Eco-label and Cradle to Cradle. It is produced fully CO2-neutral.