Equipment control and manufacturing systems for production automation
Plans for comprehensive cooperation in establishing smart HACCP, etc.


On the 2nd, Siemens Digital Industries Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CJ OliveNetworks for a smart factory business. The two companies will now develop and supply hardware and software applications for facility control, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems; expand marketing and sales through both online and offline channels; and provide technical support and collaboration for smart factory design and construction.

Siemens Korea will share digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies related to mechanical equipment, providing the supply and maintenance of hardware and software for facility control systems, including PLCs and SCADA. CJ OliveNetworks will be responsible for building smart factories, managing and operating facilities, and jointly developing business inventory. The two companies expected to create synergy by combining their online and offline distribution know-how and expertise to enhance the competitiveness of their smart factory business.

Thomas Schmid, Head of Digital Industries at Siemens Korea, said, “Siemens Korea will continue to contribute to the expansion and revitalization of the Korean smart factory ecosystem through industry-leading technologies and a diverse digital portfolio.”

Cha In-hyeok, CEO of CJ OliveNetworks, said, “We are looking to build a total smart factory service platform by adding OT and hardware capabilities to our solution-centered business and enhance our business competitiveness.” He added, “Through this collaboration, we will be able to expand our business into new growth areas of the 4th Industrial Revolution, such as industrial IoT and AI-based facility predictive maintenance and factory energy management systems.”