CRB to present Day One Readiness at Rockwell Automation Fair 2026
Nov 9, 2026
CRB will share insights on how early controls involvement, integrated design and manufacturing execution system (MES) strategy can support operational readiness during Rockwell Automation Fair 2026, taking place November 16–19 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The presentation, titled “Building Day One Readiness Through Early Controls, Design, and MES Strategy” (Session PS14), will be led by Jim Vortherms, Senior Director of Control Systems Integration, and Jamie Jackson, Control System Developer II. The session will highlight CRB’s work on Kikkoman Foods’ new greenfield manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin, and the approach to controls, design and technology integration from early planning through startup.
Building Day One Readiness Through Early Controls, Design, and MES Strategy
Session Details:
Presented by Jim Vortherms and Jamie Jackson
Tuesday, November 17 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 19 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session PS14
The discussion builds on a recent webinar featuring Jim Vortherms and Jamie Jackson, “From Startup to Success: Lessons from a New Greenfield Manufacturing Facility.” The webinar introduced many of the themes that will be explored in greater detail at Automation Fair, including early collaboration among the owner, EPC and technology partners, integrated project execution and modern automation.
Automation Fair 2026 | Booth #828
Boston, Massachusetts | November 16–19, 2026
Visitors can connect with CRB subject matter experts Monte Vander Velde, Jim Vortherms, Jerry Steenhoek and Jamie Jackson at Booth #828 to continue the conversation around automation, controls integration and project delivery.
Registered Automation Fair attendees can search for Session PS14 in the event Session Catalog or Events ROK app to add the presentation to their schedule.
CRB’s presence at Automation Fair 2026 continues its longstanding collaboration with Rockwell Automation. CRB was named Rockwell Automation’s 2025 Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Partner of the Year and received the 2026 PartnerNetwork™ EPC Innovation Award, recognizing the organizations shared focus on innovative solutions and integrated project delivery.