CENTUM 50th Anniversary

Dates: Mar 26 - Dec 31, 2025
Website: https://www.yokogawa.com/special/centum-50th/

Marking its 50th anniversary, CENTUM—introduced by Yokogawa in 1975 as the world’s first distributed control system—has continually advanced as a foundational platform for plant monitoring and control, renowned for its reliability, stability, and compatibility. Over the decades, CENTUM has played a pivotal role in enhancing productivity across industries worldwide. As Yokogawa looks to the future, the company is dedicated to upholding this legacy while driving sustainability and ongoing innovation, delivering state-of-the-art technologies to support the evolving needs of tomorrow’s industries

Related Industries

  • Power Generation

    Since the 1970s, Yokogawa has partnered with power producers to squeeze every watt of efficiency and resilience from assets old and new. Today our 30,000+ CENTUM control systems and 230 service hubs span 100 countries, uniting domain know‑how, ISASecure™‑certified automation, and real‑time analytics. Whether you run a single gas turbine or a continent‑wide renewable fleet, we deliver the insight, safety, and speed you need to thrive in a decarbonizing grid.

  • Water & Wastewater

    All water, regardless of its source, has value. However, with water resources being finite, a focus on "One Water" is necessary to maximize every drop within the water system, ensuring a stable supply of clean and safe water.  As we consider current and future needs, planning and implementation are critical for long-term resilience and reliability, meeting both community and ecosystem demands. Yokogawa believes water is a human right for all. Thus, contributing to a sustainable water cycle is one of our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Ammonia

    Ammonia producers are faced with rapid growth combined with many older control systems. Growth is driven by global demand for fertilizer and supported by cheap and plentiful shale gas.

  • Industrial Water

    Industrial water is essential for production and process water, manufacturing facilities, feed water for boilers and cooling towers, food & beverage processes, and other treatment needs.

  • Oil & Gas

    Yokogawa has a wealth of experience in every part of the oil and gas business, from offshore and onshore facilities to pipelines, terminals, and deepwater operations. We provide solutions that enhance safety, ensure accurate and reliable operation, and increase plant efficiency.

  • Pulp & Paper

    The paper and pulp industry is highly competitive and must meet ever-changing market needs. Yokogawa helps realize energy-efficient plants which are globally sustainable.

  • Base Chemical

    Yokogawa has been serving the bulk chemical market globally and is the recognized leader in this market. With products, solutions, and industry expertise, Yokogawa understands your market and production needs and will work with you to provide a reliable, and cost-effective solution through the lifecycle of your plant.

  • Food & Beverage

    The food and beverage industry must produce safe, high-quality foods and beverages for consumers. In addition to quality control, the manufacturing processes include many challenges such as managing ingredients, improving efficiency and handling global environmental issues. Yokogawa leverages its decades of technological expertise to help customers build and operate the ideal factory.

Related Products & Solutions

  • Control

    Yokogawa offers automation and control strategies, architectures, and solutions for every application size and complexity.

  • DCS Migration / Replacement

    Transition to a "future-proof" system with DCS migration services designed to help you meet the evolving needs of your processes.


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