Rockwell Automation Technology Supports Modernization at New Heaven Hill Distillery
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Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is supporting modernization at the new Heaven Hill distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, using its PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS). The solution, implemented by Opus Integration, unifies control and data, enhances visualization, strengthens cybersecurity and reduces troubleshooting time.
The PlantPAx-based infrastructure enables historical trend analysis, anomaly detection and process optimization, while laying a foundation for AI-driven insights and long-term digital transformation. Heaven Hill is already creating AI-focused roles to interpret production data from the system.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | AI energy efficiency | Positive | +0.6% | AI on PlantPAx to cut refrigeration energy use and operating costs. |
| Nov 13 | Edge generative AI | Positive | -3.8% | Integration of NVIDIA Nemotron Nano with FactoryTalk for edge-based generative AI. |
| Aug 13 | Cybersecurity AI survey | Neutral | +2.7% | State of Smart Manufacturing cybersecurity report highlighting strong AI adoption plans. |
| Jun 24 | Life sciences AI report | Neutral | +0.7% | Life sciences edition of smart manufacturing report showing broad AI and automation uptake. |
| Jun 03 | AI investment report | Neutral | -0.2% | Global smart manufacturing study showing widespread AI investment and rising AI skills importance. |
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PlantPAx helps streamline operations at the state-of-the-art facility and enables future AI-driven optimization.
"Creating a state-of-the-art distillery with digital transformation embedded from day one creates long-term advantages," said Kris Dornan, Commercial Marketing Manager, Rockwell Automation. "Using the PlantPAx modern DCS, Opus and Heaven Hill have created a unified control and data environment giving operators deep visibility into operations today while laying the groundwork for more advanced analytics and richer insights in the future."
Heaven Hill is the world's largest independent bourbon maker, with well-known brands such as Elijah Craig, Evan Williams and its namesake bourbon. The new production facility launched in 2025 brought operations back to
While Heaven Hill has crafted bourbon for more than 90 years, the company wanted its new distillery to be fully modernized. The facility required full plant visualization, robust cybersecurity and a foundation capable of supporting long-term digital transformation.
Opus Integration, a Rockwell Automation partner specializing in industrial control systems, with deep expertise in process automation and plant modernization, deployed the PlantPAx modern DCS to deliver a cohesive view of the entire distillery. The solution transformed how operators engage with the production environment and reduced troubleshooting time. Modern interlock objects allow operators to immediately see what is preventing equipment from running, eliminating the need to dig through code or place multiple support calls.
The modern DCS also allows operators to analyze historical trends and compare past production runs. This supports anomaly detection, process optimization and continuous improvement in the distillery operations.
"The PlantPAx DCS gives operators greater visibility into the distillery's operations than they've had in the past, allowing them to stay focused on delivering Heaven Hill's iconic products without worrying about the production process," said Don Ault, owner and CEO of Opus Integration. "Heaven Hill now has the real-time insights and information security it needs to succeed today and a foundation for digital evolution based on future business needs."
The PlantPAx-based infrastructure positions the new distillery to use AI-driven insights and other advanced technologies. Heaven Hill is already building AI-focused roles to interpret and apply production data generated through the PlantPAx system.
To learn more about how Rockwell Automation supports Heaven Hill with PlantPAx to modernize operations, read the full case study here.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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