AMUT Accelerates Digital Transformation With Siemens Industrial Edge

Overview of an AMUT plastic recycling plant inside a factory hall, with red machine frames, a large stainless steel tank, yellow safety platforms and steam rising from the process equipment
October 7, 2026  |
As the plastics industry faces growing pressure to enhance sustainability, improve operational efficiency and drive innovation, AMUT has embraced digital transformation that delivers tangible value to customers and strengthens its competitive position in the global market.

Recognising the increasing importance of data-driven manufacturing, AMUT has adopted the Siemens Industrial Edge platform to enhance the collection, management, and analysis of production data across its plants. This strategic investment is part of the company’s digital transformation roadmap, aimed at delivering smarter, more efficient, and more reliable recycling and plastics processing solutions.

The Siemens infrastructure brings advanced digital capabilities directly to the production floor, enabling real-time data acquisition and processing while maintaining high standards of cybersecurity. Designed to meet stringent industrial requirements, the platform ensures the secure handling of operational data, safeguarding critical infrastructure against both external threats and internal vulnerabilities.

AMUT’s digital strategy focuses on two key objectives. The first is to place data at the service of customers by providing real-time visibility into energy consumption, production performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Through advanced analytics and continuous monitoring, customers can gain immediate insights into plant operations, identify optimisation opportunities, improve efficiency, and make more informed decisions.

The second objective is to increase plant reliability while making maintenance activities more effective and proactive. By leveraging advanced fault detection and diagnostic tools, operators can identify potential issues before they develop into critical failures. This predictive approach helps minimise unplanned downtime, reduce production interruptions, and enable more targeted and efficient maintenance interventions.

Dark dashboard screen with four gauges for OEE, availability, performance and quality, other KPIs on the right and a colour-coded machine status timeline below

By integrating Siemens Industrial Edge into its solutions, AMUT is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and digital excellence. The platform empowers customers with actionable insights, enhanced operational transparency, and improved asset performance, supporting their journey towards more efficient, sustainable, and competitive manufacturing operations.

As digitalisation continues to reshape the plastics industry, AMUT remains focused on developing intelligent technologies that transform data into value, delivering measurable benefits throughout the entire lifecycle of its plants.

AMUT, ITALY – Digital Transformation in Plastic Recycling and Extrusion
https://references.siemens.com/en/reference/amut-spa-industrialedge?id=45789

About AMUT
AMUT, established in 1958, is a global plastic processing, recycling and waste sorting & recovery systems designer and manufacturer. Over the years the company has evolved considerably providing customers with an increasingly extensive range of high-quality Extrusion and Recycling, turn-key plants and related Services. The world Headquarters and production facility is AMUT S.p.A. which are located in Novara (Italy). Candelù (Italy) completes the manufacturing sites. Operating globally, the offices and customer service centres are strategically located in U.S.A., Canada and South East Asia. This international presence is further enhanced through an efficient worldwide agent network. Learn more at www.amutgroup.com. Follow us on Linkedin www.linkedin.com/company/amutgroup and Youtube www.youtube.com/user/Amutspa

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