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Small upgrades, big benefits: five high-impact areas to evaluate within your operation.

Written by Kahler Automation | May 27, 2026 9:03:56 PM

As demand grows and labor challenges persist, many liquid facilities are searching for practical ways to increase performance without taking on a complete rebuild. The good news: strategic upgrades can deliver significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, throughput, and operational visibility. 

Here are five high-impact areas to evaluate within your operation.

 

 

1. For customers seeking better operational efficiency

Recommended upgrades: 

  • End-to-end automation to eliminate manual ticket creation 

  • Automated receiving

  • Tank fill monitoring panels

  • Software subscription upgrade - Terminal Management TMX

  • LOADPASS

 

2. For customers seeking greater accuracy

Recommended upgrades: 

  • Individual measuring device per product
  • Deck scales
  • Upgraded TCS meters to magnetic flow meters
  • Updated mass flow meter

 

3. For customers seeking faster throughput

Recommended upgrades: 

  • Repack stations
  • Updated or upsized pumps
  • Improved flow process
  • Updated operational system for less lag times on output orders
  • Loadout bay improvements

 

4. For customers seeking 24/7 access

Recommended upgrades:

  • LOADPASS
  • DOCC door controls
  • Touch Screen Access Panels
  • Self Serve
  • Hose stowed/stair stop switches
  • Remote Start Paul E-stop stations

 

5. For customers seeking better visibility

Recommended upgrades:

  • Constellation for multi-site operations
  • Software subscription upgrade - Terminal Management TMX
  • Tank level monitoring
  • FLEXCOMMAND

 

 

Tell us your biggest operational challenge - and we'll identify the right solution.

Kahler Automation brings the right mix of expertise and experience to ensure your next project's success. With decades of industry knowledge, proven technology, and a team dedicated to solving complex challenges, we design and deliver the right solution for your operation.