Adroit Technologies has been appointed by Iochpe-Maxion, parent company of one of the world’s largest wheel manufacturers and producers of structural components in the Americas, as its global SCADA partner. The partnership will standardise operational visibility, reliability and control across 34 manufacturing facilities worldwide, and is a major milestone in Maxion’s digital transformation strategy to unify data integration, cybersecurity and performance management across continents.
“Since deploying Adroit Technologies’ SCADA solution globally, we have connected 15 plants, giving specialists real-time visibility to improve processes and products,” says Esteban Remecz, chief information officer at Iochpe-Maxion. “This is a gamechanger. Having a unified system across sites accelerates problem-solving, reduces downtime and improves quality.”
Esteban notes that the system allows early detection of process deviations and asset behaviour changes, enabling proactive action before major failures occur. “This proactive approach has significantly reduced unplanned downtime and emergency maintenance costs. The ability to plan and avoid disruptions is a direct result of the intelligent tools and close collaboration we have developed with Adroit Technologies.”
According to Johan Nieuwenhuizen, sales director and co-CEO at Adroit Technologies, the appointment underscores Adroit’s long-standing reputation as a trusted global partner in industrial automation, SCADA, IIoT and OT cybersecurity. “We have established a strong reputation over more than three decades as a partner in industrial digital transformation,” he says.
Esteban adds that Maxion’s evolution with SCADA systems had reached a point where “simply collecting data on the shop floor was no longer enough. We needed a partner who could help us unlock the full potential of that data across all levels of the organisation. Adroit Technologies stood out not only for its technical capabilities, such as advanced visualisation, security and integration, but also for its collaborative spirit.”
From the start, Adroit Technologies demonstrated a deep understanding of Maxion’s needs and a commitment to building a long-term, strategic partnership. “That drive, trust, and alignment were key in selecting them as our global SCADA partner,” notes Esteban.
With over 35 000 licences deployed across six continents, Adroit Technologies has proven its ability to deliver scalable, secure and future-ready SCADA solutions in complex industrial environments. “Iochpe-Maxion required a global partner capable of unifying diverse systems while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and long-term reliability,” explains Nieuwenhuizen. Iochpe-Maxion’s objective was to consolidate multiple heterogeneous control systems into a single, standardised SCADA architecture that delivers both real-time and historical data aggregation across its global operations. Adroit Technologies met this requirement through protocol-agnostic integration supporting more than a hundred industrial drivers, including OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus and BACnet.
Built around Adroit Technologies’ SCADA solution and the Adroit Edge Gateway software, the solution enables data collection and exchange with enterprise MES and ERP systems, unifying information flows and supporting centralised operational oversight. This architecture provides a secure and flexible foundation for advanced analytics, predictive maintenance and continuous improvement across all plants.
“The system provides real-time visibility into plant operations, ensuring everyone is aligned, informed and empowered to act,” says Esteban. “We have shifted from a fragmented and reactive reality to a proactive, integrated mindset that enables real-time monitoring, early deviation detection and predictive insights. It allows us to deeply understand each bit of data generated by our equipment and processes.”
Hugo Pienaar, director of digital services at Adroit Technologies, highlights the strategic and technical depth of the deployment. “Our solution unifies Maxion’s global operations into a single, secure digital ecosystem,” he explains. “By consolidating fragmented systems through our Edge Gateway and historian platforms, we provide actionable insights that improve throughput, reduce unplanned downtime and enhance decision making. This architecture enables predictive and prescriptive analytics at scale, with local autonomy but global visibility.”
Adroit’s Zero Trust security framework underpins the deployment, incorporating TLS 1.3 encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and outbound-only communication rules. Fully aligned with IEC 62443 standards, it ensures robust protection of both operational and enterprise networks. Reliability is guaranteed through hot-standby redundancy, clustering and store-and-forward buffering, maintaining data integrity and uptime even during network disruptions.
The hybrid architecture supports OEE analysis, predictive maintenance and real-time dashboards without overloading plant control networks. It also empowers Maxion to develop AI/ML-ready data pipelines for future optimisation initiatives. While specific outcomes remain aligned with internal KPIs, similar global deployments have achieved between 30 - 50% reductions in unplanned downtime through advanced alarm management and predictive analytics. Operators also benefit from mobile access via Adroit Air 2.0, enabling faster incident response and better maintenance planning.
Through its historian and analytics capabilities, the system enhances traceability, root-cause analysis and continuous quality improvement, resulting in measurable productivity gains and reduced operational costs. Adroit Technologies follows a structured, phased deployment methodology to ensure consistency, scalability and reliability across Iochpe-Maxion’s global facilities. Leveraging reusable engineering templates and real-time diagnostics, the company accelerates implementation and ensures every site benefits from the same high standard of operational excellence. Global training programmes equip local teams to manage and optimise the system effectively.
Looking ahead, Adroit Technologies and Iochpe-Maxion are advancing a joint innovation roadmap focused on AI/ML integration, cloud-native analytics and sustainability alignment. “This partnership is built on a shared vision of operational excellence and resilience,” says Pienaar. “By combining Maxion’s manufacturing expertise with our industrial intelligence, we are creating a secure, data-driven manufacturing ecosystem that is both sustainable and future-ready.”
Esteban concludes: “Since implementation, we have launched several projects that have driven measurable productivity gains and operational insights across our plants. These results are a direct outcome of the strong partnership we have built with Adroit Technologies, supported by best practices, technical expertise and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.”
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