How a Global Building Materials Company Optimized Plant Connectivity with Juniper Solutions and Professional Services

Introduction

In the building materials industry, operational efficiency and reliable plant connectivity are essential to ensure continuity of production processes and global competitiveness. One of the sector’s leading companies, with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and MEA, identified the need to modernize its network infrastructure in multiple plants to support digital growth, industrial automation, and centralized management of operations.
To achieve this, it implemented a comprehensive solution based on Juniper switches, Access Points, external antennas, SFPs, DACs, Juniper PoE+ power injectors, Juniper equipment and licenses, , all backed by specialized professional services.

Client Description

The company is one of the world’s largest producers of building materials, with a presence in more than 50 countries and strategic plants across several continents. Its daily operations depend on robust and secure networks that enable real-time communication between production lines, industrial control systems, digital platforms, and corporate offices. The digital transformation of its plants required reliable, scalable, and industrial-grade network infrastructure.

SOLUTION

To strengthen connectivity and ensure uninterrupted operations across its plants, the company implemented:

High-performance Juniper switches to guarantee stability and efficient traffic management in industrial environments.
Access Points and external antennas delivering reliable wireless connectivity, even in large-scale and high-density facilities.
SFPs and DACs enabling fast and secure interconnections between critical network equipment.
Juniper PoE+ power injectors to power devices in locations without dedicated energy sources.
Juniper equipment and licenses to provide scalability and long-term support for growing connectivity needs.
Specialized professional services including design , implementation, and post-sales support, ensuring successful adoption of the new infrastructure across globally distributed plants.

Project Results

Improved stability and resilience of plant connectivity, ensuring continuous operations in critical industrial environments.
Enhanced wireless coverage through APs and external antennas, optimizing internal mobility.
Secure, high-performance interconnections with the deployment of SFPs and DACs.
Reduced implementation times with expert support and specialized professional services.
Standardized infrastructure across multiple countries, enabling centralized management and compliance with global corporate policies.

Growth Plan

The company plans to continue expanding these solutions to new plants worldwide while integrating advanced analytics, network automation, and real-time monitoring. It also aims to strengthen digital resilience with architectures designed for industrial IoT and future digitalization projects.

Project Impact

Modernizing its network infrastructure allowed the company to consolidate a robust, secure, and scalable technology foundation across its global plants. With the deployment of switches, APs, external antennas, SFPs, DACs, PoE+ injectors, and Juniper equipment, the organization not only improved connectivity and operational efficiency but also established the foundation for sustainable industrial digital transformation worldwide.

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