Salus enhances fail-safe weighing processes with migration to Körber’s NextGen PAS-X MES

Since 2018, Salus had been using a customized version of PAS-X MES. As the underlying third-party infrastructure and technology components were approaching obsolescence, requiring high maintenance costs and losing access to security updates, the complete PAS-X installation needed to be replaced. The NTS Apollo ERP system had to be integrated, as did a level-2 interface to the automation level.

“To minimize risks and ensure the continuity of our production, we decided to migrate to the new NextGen PAS-X MES,” says Florian Müller, Project Manager at Salus. “Together with Körber, we formed a cross-functional team of internal specialists, Körber’s migration and ERP experts, and Kubernetes service provider SVA to guarantee a smooth implementation.”

Körber supports PAS-X migration projects with a structured migration approach, expert services and smart automation tools that reduce complexity, accelerate timelines and ensure compliance throughout the project.

By adopting a fully standardized PAS-X MES system, Salus has significantly reduced maintenance costs while increasing system flexibility. The IT infrastructure is now state-of-the-art, offering maximum cyber security. The ERP system is fully integrated with the MES through a dedicated interface.

In the next phase, additional level-2 interfaces will be implemented to connect further systems, ensuring seamless data exchange with PAS-X MES and supporting continued digitalization of Salus’ production processes.

About Salus

Salus, based in Bruckmühl, Germany, produces natural medicines that are sold in more than 60 countries. The family business, now in its fourth generation, combines over 100 years of experience in the field of medicinal herbs with innovation and manufactures tonics, teas, drops, medicinal herbal juices, spices, coffee, and cosmetic products throughout the Salus Group. Salus is deeply rooted in nature and develops products that meet both food and pharmaceutical standards and contain active ingredients from nature.
www.salus.de

About Körber

We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change. In the Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, and Technologies, we offer products, solutions and services that inspire. We act fast to customer needs, we execute ideas seamlessly, and with our innovations we create added value for our customers. In doing so, we are increasingly building on ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group.

At Körber Business Area Pharma, we deliver the difference by empowering our customers with a holistic ecosystem approach. Our unique portfolio of end-to-end solutions ranges from machines – for aseptic processing, inspection, packaging and materials, and transport systems – to consulting, services, software, and digital and AI-driven solutions that serve as integrating layers to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We simplify processes, reduce risks and accelerate time-to-market – ensuring smooth collaboration along the entire pharmaceutical and biotech value chain. With deep industry expertise, we support global customers unlock new potential. Our solutions support a better quality of life for both present and future generations.

www.koerber-pharma.com