e-cont.co.uk
We help manufacturers, logistics operators, and industrial facilities across the UK upgrade legacy PLCs, modernise SCADA and HMI systems, and build tailored software — with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and multi-vendor expertise. No vendor lock-in.
They're dealing with real, everyday challenges that large automation vendors overlook.
Practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to your operation — no oversized systems, no unnecessary complexity.
PLC upgrades (Siemens S5 → S7 / TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley SLC → ControlLogix), SCADA modernisation, control panel refurbishment, legacy machine retrofits, and full system documentation. We migrate obsolete hardware to current platforms while preserving your proven process logic — minimising downtime and protecting your existing investment.
Step-by-step automation plans — conveyor integration, production line upgrades, robotic cell integration, sensor and variable-speed drive modernisation. We design phased rollouts that deliver measurable ROI at each stage — no large upfront investment required.
Custom PLC programming in Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, and Omron platforms. Touchscreen HMI design, SCADA systems for full operational visibility, and remote fault diagnostics. We programme in Structured Text, Ladder, and Function Block Diagram.
PLC-to-database logging via OPC-UA and MQTT, real-time dashboards (Power BI / web-based), OEE tracking, and production analytics. Lightweight tools that connect your shop floor to management decision-making — without expensive MES platforms.
Connect old and new equipment, bridge multi-vendor systems, and integrate APIs and databases to close gaps in your operations.
Custom control panel design, build, and wiring to BS EN 61439. From schematic design in EPLAN/AutoCAD through to on-site installation, testing, and commissioning — fully compliant with UK electrical standards.
On-site commissioning support, PLC debugging and optimisation, emergency fault finding, and I/O testing. We diagnose issues fast — often remotely — to get your lines running again with minimal production loss.
Support contracts, remote and on-site assistance, regular system health checks, and continuous improvement planning.
Lightweight, tailored software built for real operations — not bloated enterprise packages you'll never fully use.
Lightweight warehouse management built around your workflow — inventory tracking, order flow, pick/pack processes — without the cost and complexity of enterprise WMS.
Real-time OEE, line status, output tracking, and downtime monitoring — giving you full visibility of what's happening on the floor, right now.
Live dispatch tracking, shipment visibility, carrier integration, and delivery performance — so nothing leaves your site without a clear status.
Bespoke desktop and web apps for monitoring, data entry, reporting, and process control — small, focused tools that solve specific problems.
We specialise in upgrading what you already have — step by step, without replacing everything at once.
We work differently from large automation vendors — no corporate delays, no vendor lock-in, no one-size-fits-all solutions.
No long corporate delays. We move quickly, adapt to your needs, and deliver results without unnecessary bureaucracy.
You own your system, your code, and your data. We design solutions you can maintain and build on independently.
Every solution is designed around your specific facility and equipment — not forced into a standard template.
We work directly with real industrial systems — on the floor, not just on paper. Hands-on from day one.
We deliver automation and modernisation solutions across a wide range of sectors — adapting our approach to the specific standards, equipment, and challenges of each industry.
Production line automation, OEE tracking, quality control systems, and batch process upgrades for discrete and continuous manufacturing.
Conveyor control, sortation systems, tailored WMS, pick-to-light, and dispatch dashboard integration for 3PL and distribution centres.
Hygienic automation, recipe management, CIP control, traceability systems, and HACCP-compliant data logging for food processing lines.
GMP-compliant automation, batch record systems, environmental monitoring, clean room controls, and 21 CFR Part 11 data integrity.
SCADA upgrades for water treatment, power distribution monitoring, renewable energy integration, and telemetry system modernisation.
Robotic cell integration, vision inspection systems, torque monitoring, and traceability solutions for high-precision assembly lines.
We're a good fit if your business is:
