Case Study: Chemical manufacturer restores reliability with a modernized process control network

This case study highlights how a regional production facility rebuilt its fragile process control network using Fortinet technology, achieving zero downtime during migration, restoring full engineer visibility, and maintaining 100% network uptime after deployment. 

A large manufacturing site faced mounting risks from an outdated process control network that was difficult to access, poorly documented, and prone to failures. When a single switch outage halted data flow to a global monitoring center, operations stalled and on‑site engineers were unable to diagnose the issue—highlighting the urgent need for a modern, resilient architecture.

Using Fortinet hardware, the plant implemented a redesigned ring‑topology network supported by high‑availability FortiGate firewalls. The upgrade delivered zero downtime during migration, 100% uptime post‑deployment, improved data integrity, stronger security, and a cost‑effective installation completed under budget.

Read the full story to see how this upgrade strengthened visibility, boosted resilience, and provided a scalable platform for future technologies.