The Refinery Heide GmbH has assigned Implico with the implementation of OpenTAS. The terminal management and terminal automation system will replace older outdated systems from two competitors. After the project completion, which is planned for January 2013, more than a third of the refineries in Germany will be using OpenTAS.

The Refinery Heide was sold by Shell to the Klesch Group at the end of 2010. The IT landscape that was based on a GSAP (Global SAP) system was also part of the sale. It soon became clear that the medium-sized Refinery Heide needed updated logistics processes to cover their needs and stay competitive. To achieve this, the consulting and software company Implico will be implementing its newest OpenTAS version, the OpenTAS 5.0. This will ensure that the loading processes at the refinery will be significantly more efficient. OpenTAS is the only "SAP endorsed business solution" worldwide in the field of terminal management. The Refinery Heide profits not only from the seamless integration of OpenTAS with the refineries' SAP system but also from the fully integrated system landscape.

Tags: Implico, Refinery Heide GmbH