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Corporate Presentation 1 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Savings and Expertise for your plant ALL IN ONE SOLUTION FOR THE PROCESS INDUSTRY Slide 2 Corporate Presentation 2 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Methodologies Tools Plant Process Business Improve your Business Our approach is to compromise on maximizing benefits and profits for our customers. We have gone far beyond from what other consulting companies or system integrators do and have assumed the challenge of integrating the interests of shareholders, management, production teams and plant engineers. The Company Slide 3 Corporate Presentation 3 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT The Company Our highly qualified experts are carefully recruited based on previous industry experience and language capabilities. They are the recipients of our technical and technological expertise as they are trained to follow our project management and quality procedures Slide 4 Corporate Presentation 4 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT The Founders Heribert Baumgartner In the business of Process Automation for the Food & Beverage Industry since 1985. 1985-1992: Project Engineer for the Food and Beverage Competence Center at Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany. 1992-1997: Sales Representative for the Andean Food and Beverage Competence Center at Siemens S.A., Caracas, Venezuela 1997-1999: General Manager for BIConsulting S.A., San Jos, Costa Rica 2000-2002: General Manager for BIConsulting S.A., San Jos, Costa Rica Since 2002: General Manager for BIConsulting Inc., Miami, USA Mathias Vermehren In the business of Process Automation for the Food & Beverage Industry since 1992 1992-1996: Project Engineer and Sales Representative for the Andean Food and Beverage Competence Center at Siemens S.A., Caracas, Venezuela 1997-1999: Project Engineer (self-employed), for the Food and Beverage Competence Center at Siemens AG, Wrzburg, Germany 2000-2002: General Manager for BIConsulting S.A., San Jos, Costa Rica Since 2002: General Manager for BIConsulting Inc., Miami, USA Slide 5 Corporate Presentation 5 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Our Specialties Process Industry Process Industry Breweries Breweries Dairy Factories Dairy Factories Soft Drinks Soft Drinks Milling Processes Milling Processes Processed Foods Processed Foods Slide 6 Corporate Presentation 6 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT The Mission Reduce the Amount that our Customers Invest in Operating and Upgrading their Plants, by providing our Expertise in Production Plant Automation and Optimization. Provide Standard Solutions, Documentation and Training to our Customers, so that they become Experts who are independent from us and any other external support. Slide 7 Corporate Presentation 7 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Our Working Procedures Our procedures are used by us and passed onto our customers. These are maintained constant and are followed rigorously throughout to ensure the highest degree of quality and independence Planning ValidateSpecify Implement Planning Slide 8 Corporate Presentation 8 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT ALL IN ONE BECOME AN EXPERT APPROACH Let us serve your plant or enterprise team with the necessary solutions required for a successful performance and full productivity Take advantage of our services individually or collectively and begin feeling the benefits of doing business with BIC Our Solutions Project Control Process Improvement Methodologies MES & Automation Solutions Training & Support Standardization & Documentation Slide 9 Corporate Presentation 9 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Improve Your Busine $$ Project Control Process Improvement Methodologies MES & Automation Solutions Training & Support Standardization & Documentation ALL IN ONE INTEGRATED SOLUTION We deliver the solutions required for a successful performance and full productivity We Implement solutions, carry out upgrades, and offer a plan to improve and optimize your business constantly We provide the documentation and training that your personnel requires to become an expert BIConsulting offers Integrated Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry Planning ValidateSpecify Implement Planning Slide 10 Corporate Presentation 10 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Process Improvement Methodologies Process PI Methodologies PI Tools Process Improvements Business Improve your processes and save money BIConsulting can help you to identify and implement methodologies and tools required to take full control of your plant, with the final objective of improving your production processes. Well explain how we can provide you with tools to help you implement one of such methodologies: Lean Manufacturing Slide 11 Corporate Presentation 11 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT... Identify and Eliminate/Reduce Waste... Lean Manufacturing OrderShip Production Lead Time... to reduce Lead Time Value Added Time Non-Value Added Time Our Goal is: Minimize Waste in order to Reduce Costs, Speed Products to the Customer and Improve Quality Process Improvement Methodologies Slide 12 Corporate Presentation 12 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Project Control We provide you with total control over your projects and your vendors (including ourselves!) Technical Specifications & Regulatory Requirements Validation Plans User requirements Specifications Invitations to tender Functional Specifications Test Documents Validate your software and Hardware Chose who makes the specification, engineering and validation Use it independently if any other vendor made the specifications or use it as part of our All in One Integrated Solution Validation Services Software and hardware validation based on predefined validation procedures Validation for Suppliers This solution eliminates stressful situations, and ensures that your suppliers deliver the products and services in which you invested Slide 13 Corporate Presentation 13 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Traditional Startup without Project Control Less Effort spent in the initial phase of the project, just delays the effort to later, more crtical and costly phases. Problems during the Startup Period will reduce mean value of OEE, which means lost production ($) OEE might not even reach the target value due to poor planning during initial phase of the project. Commissioning costs are typically higher than engineering costs, due to higher rates and overtimes. ($) Project Control Slide 14 Corporate Presentation 14 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Vertical Startup with Project Control More Effort spent in the initial phase of the project, reduces risks in later phases. Less problems during the Startup Period will take OEE to its target in less time. Project Control Slide 15 Corporate Presentation 15 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Vertical Startup-2 nd Project with Project Control and Standardization Standardization will reduce even more the initial effort (i.e. costs) for additional projects Project Control Slide 16 Corporate Presentation 16 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Standardization and Documentation Create your own Corporate Standards that govern your plant or even your complete Standardization & documentation of MES, SCADA and PLC Software and Hardware Choosing the best fitting system based on the actual and future needs of the enterprise BIC implements the Technological Standards based on the process control system Standardization of the P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), Electrical Drawings, Electrical Cabinets, and Instrumentation Our team will provide solutions consisting of documentation and tools to ensure that your providers deliver the P&IDs, Electrical Drawings, Electrical Cabinets and Instrumentation according to specifications prevent your vendors from implementing islands of software, systems and equipment Slide 17 Corporate Presentation 17 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Heterogen Solution Standardization Process Standardization Standardization is a continuous process, that can be implemented step-by-step. Standardization Integrated Solution Custom Standard Final Standardization Stage Complete Integration and Documentation. The System Standard We choose the best fitting system based on the actual and future needs of the enterprise Slide 18 Corporate Presentation 18 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT COMPONENTS OF EACH TYPE OF SOLUTION Standardization and Documentation Integrated Automation Systems from developers like ProLeit and Siemens represent the best solutions to the customer since most of the basic functions in the system are standard. RECOMMENDED Slide 19 Corporate Presentation 19 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT MES & Automation Solutions Production Effectiveness At Commissioning RECOMMENDED Having your software validated before commissioning ensures that implementation will be as scheduled, risk free and inexpensive and that your pants startup will be short, therefore reaching production targets immediately Slide 20 Corporate Presentation 20 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT 20 Engineering Productivity Tools PLC PLC-PLC Communication System Standard Technological Functions BIC-Standard Technological Programs User Software PLC-SCADA Communication Integration Operation & Visualization PLC-SCADA Communication System Standard Batch & Technological Tools BIC-Standard Technological Applications User Software SCADA-MES Communication Integration MES SCADA-MES Communication System Standard Tools & Configuration BIC-Standard Technological Tools & Applications User Software MES-ERP Communication MES & Automation Solutions MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEMS (MES) SOLUTION Links the ERP with your automation system to produce a single transaction between the Business Systems and the plant Floor AUTOMATION SOLUTION Are present at the PC and PLC level and consist of integrated Automation Systems + Technological Application Standard + User Software Slide 21 Corporate Presentation 21 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Training and Support Training Well design a training course adjusted to your specific needs Come to our offices in Miami and take advantage of our standard training courses Maintenance Support We offer maintenance contracts on existing electrical equipment (Software and Hardware) Product Support 24 h online/ Telephone Support Online / Telephone support during office hours Next Day email support On-site support Slide 22 Corporate Presentation 22 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Other Solutions Spare Parts 1 year warranty on all parts Fast and effective response Worldwide shipping 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Buy securely with Escrow.com GEPA Backup Solution Designed for all branches of the industry that depend on reliable operation of their automated production Receive centrally administered project data from user friendly tools Manage your software effectively and securely Keep track of any modifications and automate your software effectively and securely www.automationspares.com Slide 23 Corporate Presentation 23 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Representations Official Representative for the Americas Authorized Solution Provider Plant Direct Plant Plant Liqu Plant Batch Plant Aquis BRAUMAT SISTAR Slide 24 Corporate Presentation 24 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Products Integrated Automation Systems Braumat (Simatic) Plant iT (Simatic & AB) iFix (Simatic, AB, etc.) MES/MIS Solutions Proleit Aquis iT / Trace iT (Simatic & AB) Aspen Manufacturing Suite Automation Systems Simatic S5, S7 Allen Bradley Document Management Engineering Productivity Tools Electric Cabinets We buy, sell and repair Simatic S5/S7 spare parts. Slide 25 Corporate Presentation 25 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Partners & Representations San Jos, Costa Rica Headquarters Miami, USA Center of Competence Valencia, Venezuela Local Service Buenos Aires, Argentina IT Partner Slide 26 Corporate Presentation 26 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Automation of the Guinness Brewery Dublin, Republic of Ireland Yearly production of 6 million hectoliters (3.7 million barrels US) Just One of Our Success Stories The Customer and the Challenge Guinness presented the challenge of maintaining their 365 day production uninterrupted while performing a massive upgrade to their old automation system The Solution The international partnership between Siemens and BIC permitted the formation of a team of experts that presented a solution where the Brewhouse and Fermenting Area were shutdown and the new system took control of the plant without stoppages Slide 27 Corporate Presentation 27 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT THE RESULT We achieved a high degree of customer satisfaction by: taking the customers point of view Providing 100% visibility of the product delivered Implementing a Corporate Standard Utilizing an Integrated Automation System BICs Role Project Management Technical Coordination between multiple teams (CIP, Production and MES). Function Specification for the System Development of Braumat Version 4.6 Function Specification for the User Software Design of the User Software Software Standardization and Prototype Design Software Engineering Software Validation (Tests) Software Acceptance (FAT) Software Commissioning Braumat System Administration Just One of Our Success Stories Slide 28 Corporate Presentation 28 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT References Brasil Cervejaria Antartica Cervejaria Paraense S.A. Cervejaria Antartica Jacarepagua S.A. Colombia Cerveceria Bavaria Cerveceria Leona S.A. Venezuela Cerveceria Polar del Centro Promasa Protinal Germany Binding Brauerie Apollinaris Knig Braurei Zott Milchwerke GmbH Hofbruhaus Hpfner Brauerie Lich Brauerie Spaten Brauerie- Lwenbru Frstlich Frstenbergische Brauerie KG Slide 29 Corporate Presentation 29 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT References Chile CCU Chile Panama Cerveceria Nacional China Budweiser Wuhan International Brewing Co. Ltd Norway Ringnes E.C. Dahls Ringnes Tou AS Sweden Rignes Pripps AS Spain Cerveceria Damm Cerveceria Estrella Galicia Austria Wieselburg Brauerie Ireland Guiness International Group Laos Lao Brewery Slide 30 Corporate Presentation 30 SAVINGS AND EXPERTISE FOR YOUR PLANT Contact Us BIConsulting C.A. Centro Comercial Paseo Tarbes Piso 2 Oficina 2-7 Valencia, Venezuela Tel.: +58 (241) 8249001 Fax.: +58 (241) 8433011 E-mail: ventas@biconsulting.comventas@biconsulting.com BIConsulting Inc. 10400 North West 33rd Street Suite 270 Miami, FL 33172 Miami, USA Tel.: +1 (786) 621-3079 Fax.: +1 (305) 591-7586 E-mail: sales@biconsulting.comsales@biconsulting.com BIConsulting S.A. De la Esquina del Colegio Seminario, 125m Sur Apartado 622 Y-1011 San Jos, Costa Rica San Jos, Costa Rica Tel. y Fax: +506 2863517 E-mail: ventas@biconsulting.comventas@biconsulting.com