ESCO Automation

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ESCO Automation is a full-service control systems integration firm specializing in supplying informed, solution-based strategies to our clients to improve the functionality of their plants. We see projects through from development to implementation, while providing maintenance, support, and training for the long- term. With more than 25 years in business, our highly trained, talented and amiable personnel differentiate us from our competitors.

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Support Services

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Plant Support
– Engineer Staffed Call Center Support
– Automation Staff Augmentation
– Peak Season Support
– Clearing Maintenance Backlog

Instrumentation Calibration/Configuration

Electrical/Controls Documentation Management
– PLC/HMI Applications
– CAD Drawings
– Oneline/Arc Flash

Product Life Cycle Management
– Automation Upgrade Roadmap
– Patching/Firmware Upgrades
– Platform Migration

Operational Technology
– Network Infrastructure/Inventory Management
– Network Security Assessment/Evaluations
– Remote Access Implementation

Process monitoring and optimization
– Data collection, analysis, and maintenance
– MES/MOM
– OEE Dashboarding
– Digital Transformation

Process monitoring and optimization

Plant Training
– Maintenance Training
– NFPA70e Training

Automated Work Order Ticketing Request System

ESCO Capabilities

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Consulting
– Front End Engineering Design (FEED)/FEL
– System Requirements Gathering
– Capital Project Strategies, Planning, & Budgeting
– Systems Analysis & Assessments

Industrial Automation
– Automation Capital Improvements
– Third Party Equipment Integration
– Controls Application Training
– PLC Programming
– HMI/SCADA Implementation
– Project Management Services
– Commissioning & Startup Services
– Turnkey Automation/Electrical Capabilities

Design & Panel Fabrication
– UL508 Panel Shop
– Custom Machine Building
– Control Panels
– Network Enclosures
– 3D Modeling

Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
– Vision Applications
– Motion Applications
– Robotic Applications

Digital Transformation & Security
– MES/MOM
– Data integration
– Historians
– Reporting and analytics
– Cyber security
– OT Virtualization

Industries We Serve

Food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into edible food— it is one industry this world can’t do without. ESCO’s experience in the Food & Beverage industry dates back to the 1960s. Much of our history surrounds this market and provides us with expert knowledge and the power to think outside the box. This experience helped us learn and dive into other markets throughout the years. It can be considered as a significant part of our foundation.

ESCO has performed a number of projects such as chemical batch process, variable frequency drive controls for large extruders, safety circuit design and validation, plant SCADA and Historian virtualization, and modernization of obsolete PLCs. Within the Industrial/OEM market, ESCO has many years of solid experience to offer.

Oilseed products greatly enhance the quality and nutritional value of everyday human foods and animal feeds, and are a cost-effective solution to a rapidly increasing world population. Oilseeds are also used in a wide variety of non-food applications, including renewable fuels.

ESCO works with clients to advance production at facilities throughout the world. Increasing throughput, efficiencies, data integrity, and technology are all part of any given project. ESCO’s seed experts have a wealth of history and knowledge within the seed industry that allows us to provide a true consultative approach to our partners.

ESCO provides expert design, programming, and commissioning services to water/wastewater facilities. Example processes include: Emergency generator control and switching, pump and flow control, oxygen manufacturing, lime softening, lift station control, and cell modem communications. PLC retrofits of legacy controllers are another specialty of ESCO Group.

Services We Offer

Plant Support
– Engineer Staffed Call Center Support
– Automation Staff Augmentation
– Peak Season Support
– Clearing Maintenance Backlog

Instrumentation Calibration/Configuration

Electrical/Controls Documentation Management
– PLC/HMI Applications
– CAD Drawings
– Oneline/Arc Flash

Product Life Cycle Management
– Automation Upgrade Roadmap
– Patching/Firmware Upgrades
– Platform Migration

Operational Technology
– Network Infrastructure/Inventory Management
– Network Security Assessment/Evaluations
– Remote Access Implementation

Process monitoring and optimization
– Data collection, analysis, and maintenance
– MES/MOM
– OEE Dashboarding
– Digital Transformation

Process monitoring and optimization

Plant Training
– Maintenance Training
– NFPA70e Training

Automated Work Order Ticketing Request System

– Vision Applications
– Motion Applications
– Robotic Applications

– MES/MOM
– Data integration
– Historians
– Reporting and analytics
– Cyber security
– OT Virtualization

– Front End Engineering Design (FEED)/FEL
– System Requirements Gathering
– Capital Project Strategies, Planning, & Budgeting
– Systems Analysis & Assessments

– UL508 Panel Shop
– Custom Machine Building
– Control Panels
– Network Enclosures
– 3D Modeling

– Automation Capital Improvements
– Third Party Equipment Integration
– Controls Application Training
– PLC Programming
– HMI/SCADA Implementation
– Project Management Services
– Commissioning & Startup Services
– Turnkey Automation/Electrical Capabilities

Electrical Safety Training
– Tailored to client needs/best practices
– Available onsite or at ESCO’s headquarters

Lockout/Tagout Specific Procedures
– Client Compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E Industry Standards
– NFPA 70E Safety Training

– Written Program Development
– Comprehensive Facility and Jobsite Audits
– Short Circuit/Fault Current Studies and Calculations
– Protective Device Coordination Studies
– Arc Flash Incident Energy Analysis and Calculations
– Arc Flash Signage Implementation

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