In Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation announced the launch of the Biofuels Customer Advisory Council (CAC), which will provide customers with a forum to discuss their needs, challenges and industry opportunities. Rockwell Automation will utilize the customer feedback to guide and evaluate future strategies and product roadmaps for its Pavilion8 model predictive control and plantwide optimization solutions.
The 2011-2012 CAC is formed by a varied group of industry-leading companies, including Cardinal Ethanol, LLC, Golden Grain Energy, LLC, Kansas Ethanol, LLC, Marquis Energy, LLC, Trenton Agri Products, LLC, Western Plains Energy, LLC, Western Wisconsin Energy, LLC, White Energy, LLC and Zilor Enterprises. Participating members will be able to preview new products and take advantage of beta-testing opportunities.