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OFF-SITE TOURS

Exclusive access to see technologies and solutions making a difference in the real world.

Insights from the inside

Witness firsthand how companies are using the latest industrial automation solutions during Off-site Tours found nowhere else. Hosted by Rockwell customers and partners, you’ll hit the road and get behind the scenes to view cutting-edge technologies and best practices shaping the future of the industry.

Baking a Difference at Bimbo Bakeries USA

See how global food company Grupo Bimbo and its US business Bimbo Bakeries USA, producer of many of America’s favorite bakery brands including Entenmanns® Sweet Baked Goods, Thomas’® English Muffins Bagels, and Oroweat® Breads, achieves high-volume production with automation and connectivity using Rockwell’s control solutions. Learn about their operations evolution, sustainability commitment and production line modernization vision through a tour of their Montebello, CA bakery!

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Kitchen with multiple culinary items by Hestan Culinary Supply

Hestan: A Culinary Icon’s Journey with Plex MESTake a walk through the production facility and showroom of award-winning culinary brand Hestan, manufacturer of the market's most advanced commercial kitchen equipment and luxury indoor appliances. Witness Rockwell’s cloud-based Plex ERP and MES in action, powering operations on every workstation and integrated into every element of production from design to shipping. You’ll discover how Hestan has improved speed-to-market, quality, visibility and productivity as they scale for growth with Plex.

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Water Smart – Thinking in Terms of Tomorrow: Inland Empire Utilities Agency

As a leader in water management and environmental stewardship, IEUA’s world-class operations are a destination for visitors from around the globe. See how IEUA’s progressive technology-focused approach, enabled by the power of automation, has transformed their culture and operations. Hear firsthand how automation is supporting and streamlining IEUA’s largest ever expansion and upgrade project.

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Shelving, boxes and forklift in Pape Material Handling Facility

Autonomous in Action: Papé Material Handling Warehouse Design Center
Meet the experts at the Papé Material Handling Design Center, complete with a customizable mock warehouse experience. Get hands-on, testing real world scenarios on your quest to improve capacity, safety and efficiency. You’ll discover how autonomous workflows can support your operational strategy and optimize how equipment and people work together. You’ll also get a look at OTTO by Rockwell Automation’s Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and hear why they are trusted for mission-critical deliveries in the most demanding of industrial environments.

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Important Notes about Off-site Tours

  • Tour space is limited – please reserve your selection for the one most relevant to your needs.
  • Registration includes transportation to and from the Anaheim Convention Center and host location.
  • Once registered, a full tour agenda will be sent to you directly closer to the event, including details of when and where to meet, what to wear and bring, and any on-site safety requirements.
  • Tours are reserved for customer and partner attendees. Due to limited capacity, students and educators cannot sign up.
  • The tour host reserves the right to exercise discretion in granting access to their premises, including the authority to refuse entry to a company based on perceived competitive interests. You will be notified if this occurs, and the tour will be removed from your schedule.

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OT03 - Baking a Difference at Bimbo Bakeries USA Off-site Tour

  • Each tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, featuring unique tour stops throughout the facility
    • Learn about food company giant Grupo Bimbo and its Bimbo Bakeries USA Montebello location, committed to modernization and serving one of their largest US markets
    • See the high-speed hamburger bun and premium bread lines from start to finish – taking the journey from raw ingredients all the way through packaging
    • And ask your questions to the global engineering team behind it all
  • Tours return before or depart after lunch service at the Anaheim Convention Center
  • This tour will block 4.5 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour, travel time and some buffer for unexpected traffic or weather delays

OT04 - Hestan: A Culinary Icon's Journey with Plex MES Off-site Tour

  • Each tour lasts 2 hours, featuring unique tour stops throughout the facility
    • Walk through the heart of Hestan’s end-to-end operations, learning how smart manufacturing has enabled new processes and getting new products to market faster than ever before
    • Enjoy the showroom of high-end ranges and cook stations where world-renowned chefs go to test the equipment
    • Get exclusive access to the team that uses Plex technology every day, asking your questions while sampling wine from Hestan’s very own vineyards in Napa Valley 
  • Tours return before or depart after lunch service at the Anaheim Convention Center
  • This tour will block 4 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour, travel time and some buffer for unexpected traffic or weather delays

OT02 - Water Smart – Thinking in Terms of Tomorrow: Inland Empire Utilities Agency Off-site Tour

  • Each tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, featuring unique tour stops throughout the facility
    • Hear first-hand about the agency’s largest ever plant expansion and upgrade project, including lessons learned, before and after comparisons, and how funding was secured to make it happen
    • Across the facility, see how they’re leveraging technology to automate operations more than 50% of the time, a progressive approach in this industry and a benefit to their culture
    • Ask questions and engage with some of the engineers and project managers behind these advances
  • The 10am tour on Thursday includes lunch and runs 2 hours, all others return before or depart after lunch service at the Anaheim Convention Center
  • This tour will block 4.5 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour, travel time and some buffer for unexpected traffic or weather delays

OT01 - Autonomous in Action: Papé Material Handling Warehouse Design Center Off-site Tour

  • Each tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, featuring unique experiences throughout the facility
    • Dive into the latest trends in material handling automation, its challenges and most impactful applications while getting to know Papé and their partnership with OTTO
    • Interact with four unique OTTO demonstrations throughout the design center focused on flexibility, workforce, safety and visualization
    • Retail, food & beverage, steel, lumber, cold storage, integrator and other industrial technicians will benefit from this exclusive access to SMEs in robotics and automation
  • The 10am tour on Tuesday and Wednesday includes lunch and runs 2 hours 15 minutes, all others return before or depart after lunch service at the Anaheim Convention Center
  • This tour will block 3.5 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour, travel time and some buffer for unexpected traffic or weather delays