Control desks on existing presses can be replaced with ergonomic, easy to use ABB consoles with modern product-oriented operation concepts. This can be done regardless of the existing control system. As well as eliminating problems concerning the potential non-availability of spare parts for the original desks, the product-oriented operation reduces errors and improves efficiency. In addition, the replacement of old control desks with ABB consoles opens the possibility of adding modern production management systems and integrated workflow solutions.