Company Market Research Report: DSL Systems Ltd

Company Overview

• Name: DSL Systems Ltd

• Mission: No explicit mission statement provided.

• Founding: Founded in 1979 by Paul Girdham and Vic Middleton.

• Key People:

• Managing Director: Peter Fox

• CEO: Matthew Swallow

• CTO: Peter Mansfield

• Headquarters: Adbolton Hall, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Notts NG2 5AS, United Kingdom

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Core Competency: DSL Systems is renowned for providing advanced control and automation systems for feed and grain mills. The company is known for its innovative software solutions such as Imperium4Feed and AutoPilot4Feed.

Products

1. Imperium4Feed

• Description: A comprehensive mill control software with a browser-based interface, offering control and automation for feed and grain plants.

• Key Features:

• Provides mill control software with regular updates

• Web interface accessible via any standard browser

• Features include user interface improvements and reporting enhancements

• Integration with various IT and ERP systems

• Secure operation as a local service without necessary cloud dependency

2. AutoPilot4Feed

• Description: A process control, planning, and information system tailored for feed and grain plants.

• Key Features:

• Process optimization

• 24/7 support and built-in redundancy

• Reduces operational errors and improves quality

• Browser-based interface for remote operation

• Comprehensive ongoing updates and enhancements

3. Plan4Feed

• Description: A production and truck scheduling system.

• Key Features:

• Simplifies and speeds up scheduling and planning

• Offers a graphical display to highlight potential issues

• Built to minimize scheduling mistakes and optimize production

4. OEE4Feed

• Description: Web-based mill performance monitoring tool.

• Key Features:

• Tracks KPIs and overall equipment effectiveness

• Offers comprehensive quality, availability, and performance insights

5. CMMS4Feed

• Description: A computerized maintenance management system.

• Key Features:

• Allows scheduling and tracking of maintenance tasks

• Integrates with AutoPilot4Feed for real-time updates

6. Trace4Feed

• Description: Provides full traceability of raw materials through the production process.

• Key Features:

• Tracks each lot from raw materials to the finished product

• Allows reverse tracking to pinpoint sources of potential issues

7. MRP4Feed

• Description: A material requirements planning system designed for feed plants.

• Key Features:

• Covers all aspects of material contracts, planning, purchasing, and scheduling

• Uses predictive tools to optimize material usage and storage

8. Preweigh4Feed

• Description: Supervisory system for manual weighing tasks.

• Key Features:

• Ensures weighing accuracy and logs all operations

• Supports various weighing stations with customizable interfaces

Recent Developments

• New Products and Upgrades:

• DSL Systems recently upgraded the AutoPilot4Feed installations at SealesWinslow to Imperium4Feed, enhancing their software with new browser capabilities.

• New Features:

• Introduction of the new web-based user interface for Imperium4Feed.

• Enhanced automation capabilities saving SealesWinslow significant operational hours annually.

• Partnerships:

• DSL Systems became part of Valstone Process Automation division and have been acquired by Valsoft Corporation Inc.

• Innovations and Enhancements:

• Continuous development in software features such as user authorization, plant performance tracking, and support systems.

• The introduction of RFID tags for operator log-ins and manual control enhancements in the software suite.

Contact Information

• Phone: +44 (0) 115 981 3700

• Email: mail@dsl-systems.com

• Address: Adbolton Hall, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Notts NG2 5AS, United Kingdom

Note: For a detailed understanding of each product and service, DLC systems can be contacted through the provided communication channels.