Our Expertise

Process Automation Engineering

Design and implement advanced automation solutions for process industries

  • Functional design and control philosophy
  • Automation architecture
  • PLC & DCS programming
  • SCADA & HMI decelopment
  • Process optimisation

Siemens PCS7 Engineering

Specialists in Siemens PCS7 DCS systems from V6.1 to V9.1 SP2 and beyond

  • CFC, SFC & OS development
  • Batch system integration
  • Safety system integration
  • System expansions & upgrades
  • Migrations & brownfields projects

Siemens TIA Portal Expertise

PLC, HMI, & SCADA solutions using TIA Portal (all versions) and WinCC platforms

  • PLC Programming (All versions)
  • WinCC Professional & Unified
  • Network & drive integration
  • Safety PLC programming
  • Fault finding & support

Commissioning & Start-up expertise

Complete commissioning and start-up support for safe and successful plant operation.

  • FAT, SAT & loop checks
  • Instrument verification
  • Functional & cause/effect testing
  • Start-up assistance
  • Performance testing

Instrumentation & Control Design

Comprehensive instrumentation and control engineering services

  • Instrument selection & specs
  • P&ID reviews
  • I/O lists & loop diagrams
  • Control panel design
  • Cable schedule

System Migrations & Upgrades

Design and implement advanced automation solutions for process industries

  • Functional design and control philosophy
  • Automation architecture
  • PLC & DCS programming
  • SCADA & HMI decelopment
  • Process optimisation

Step 7 Classic Expertise

Support and enhancement of legacy Step 7 Classic systems

  • Program modifications
  • Fault finding & troubleshooting
  • Documentation updates
  • Hardware replacement
  • Migration roadmaps

Remote Engineering Services

Engineering support delivered remotely from our staff on 4 continents

  • Remote programming
  • System diagnostics
  • Process optimisation
  • Documentation updates
  • Online commissioning assistance

Technical Documentation

High-quality documentation for every stage of the project

  • Functional design specifications
  • Detailed design specifications
  • FAT & SAT protocols
  • User manuals
  • As-built documentation

Technical Consultancy

Independent automation expertise and advisory services

  • Automation system audits
  • Process optimisation
  • Project reviews
  • Vendor evaluations
  • Control system strategy

International Experience Since 2010

Projects successfully delivered in demanding environments across Europe and Africa

  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • South Africa
  • Malawi
  • Guinea
  • Chile
  • DR Congo
  • Burkino Faso
  • Botswana
  • Zambia
  • Mozambique

Engineering projects delivered in more than 12 countries across Europe and Africa

Project Experience Highlights

Greenfield & Brownfield Projects

New installations and plant modifications

PCS7 Migrations & Upgrades

System modernisation and lifecycle management

Safety System Implementations

S7-F / F-Systems in high-risk environments

Commissioning Leadership

FAT, SAT, start-up and performance optimisation

Emergency & standby support

Breakdown support and continuous improvements

Selected Project Example

Chemical Incineration Plant – Germany

Executed from the Netherlands

  • Siemens PCS7 engineering and commissioning from the Netherlands
  • Implementation and verification of safety systems (S7-F / Fail-Safe systems)
  • FAT, system integration testing and commissioning
  • Coordination with German site teams and process engineers
  • Contribution to safe start-up and operational reliability of high-risk thermal processing systems