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Enhanced Control Systems
We specialise in the design, build, installation and commissioning of bespoke electronic control systems.
Good design is in the detail
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Our Services
We offer a wide range of services enabling our clients to place a single order for turnkey project solutions. Each project we undertake is bespoke and tailored to the needs of the client and their particular system requirements. We believe that good design can only come from close attention to the detail.
Complete System Design
Starting with assisting our clients with concept design and going on through to producing functional specifications, drawings, cable schedules, factory and site acceptance test documentation, we offer all aspects of system design.
Panel Manufacture
We are a UK based panel manufacture. We design and build bespoke panels from low voltage PLC control systems up to 3000 amp power distribution and Motor Control Centres.
PLC, SCADA, BEMS Software
Our in house team can write PLC code to control any system or process. We also configure the associated SCADA / HMI software to give intuitive operator interface. While Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Trend are our specialities, all manufacturers can be catered for.
Standby Power Generation Control
We have a wealth of experience in the standby power sector. Generator controls upgrades are a speciality of ours along with loading and load shedding control systems.
Process Control
PLC, relay and pneumatic systems can all be designed and built for the control of any process. We will also specify and supply all type of instrumentation and control valves.
LNG Control and Safety Systems
Control and safety systems for the storage, pressurisation, evaporation and delivery of Liquid Natural Gas to both gas turbines and reciprocating engines.
PLC Upgrades
We are able to offer cost effective PLC2 and PLC5 upgrade solutions. This is done using specifically designed equipment which means very little down time for physical hardware replacement and no need for I/O revivification.
Onsite Installation and Commissioning
Cable containment and cable installation. Glanding and terminating. Compex hazardous area installations. Data and Comm’s installation. All tested and certificated to the latest standards.
Our Clients
We work with a wide range of clients across multiple sectors. These include pharmaceutical, gas, electric and water utilities supply, standby power, building management, nuclear power, etc.
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Anabas
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Apex
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AVK-SEG
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Becker Marine Systems
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Bells Power
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Carillion
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CBRE
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Chart Ferox
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DS Smith
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DSL
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Dyrhoff
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Fountaineers
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Global Associates
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ICW Power
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Magnox
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MJ Wilson
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Pfizer
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Scotia Gas Networks
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Sekisui Diagnostics
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Shepway Commercial
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SSE
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Synthomer
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Veropak
Blog
Keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.
ECS develops another unique multi-lingual Mill Control System
ECS, along with our client Apex Process Technology, has successfully delivered another bespoke comminuting mill control system. Specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the overseas application, the system comprises of a main control panel with an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC and colour touch panel PC. The system also features automatic switching between multiple […]
20
Apr
ENHANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS LTD JOINS AVK-SEG UK LTD
Enhanced Control Systems Ltd (ECS) are pleased to announce that effective as of 2nd March 2021, we will be joining AVK-SEG UK Ltd. As part of a continuous growth and expansion plan AVK-SEG UK Ltd (AVK) have acquired the ECS business, presenting us with an incredible opportunity to create the scale we believe we need […]
4
Mar
ECS Deliver Ultra-High Precision Flow Meter Test Rig
ECS have just delivered this ultra-high precision flow meter test rig. This bespoke in-house design was commissioned by MJ Wilsons for a local pharmaceutical manufacturer. It comprised of two stainless-steel Coriolis meters capable of flow rates up to 4000kg/hr at better than 2% accuracy. It is made entirely of 316 StSt, self-contained, mobile, fits through […]
10
Jul
New Crane Control Panels Completed by ECS!
ECS have worked alongside one of our top clients, developing 2 twin crane control panels for a well-known toilet tissue company in the north West. We were tasked with designing, building & testing the panels and are soon to be commissioning them in a papermill. The job has been executed brilliantly by the team and […]
26
Jun
Phase 3 of Pfizer Digital Upgrade to commence
ECS to take control of the new digital world… In the still of the night the new server room is lifted into position. ECS now take control of the Power, Generator, BMS & Security and bring the systems to life. Please stay posted for updates on this exciting project.
1
May
Europe’s Deepest Potash Mine!
Construction is once again ramping up here, Europe’s deepest potash mine in North Yorkshire. Our client AVK/SEG are supplying a 9MW / 9MWhr battery storage and power conversion plant. ECS are employed to integrate this into the site wide power distribution system consisting of a 10MW HV supply as well as nearly 7MW of gas-powered […]
24
Apr
ECS Join CBRE MySupplier Portal
After working hard to complete the application process, ECS have been approved on the CBRE MySupplier portal. To be accepted, the team had to obtain SMAS Worksafe SSIP accreditation, proving we meet the required H&S standard. Following this, we look forward to future works with CBRE.
20
Mar
ECS & Pfizer take their relationship into the digital world
With another successful FAT completed at the Portastor facility in York, the Phase 2 of the Pfizer digital upgrade project is complete. ECS are working with Pfizer on a number of developments and look forward to keeping you updated as they progress. Stay Posted for further updates in the coming weeks…
27
Feb
ECS are ISO9001 certified!
Here at Enhanced Control Systems, we have always prided ourselves on the quality of our products and the customer satisfaction we continue to provide. After deciding to make our commitments to quality official, we started to go to work looking at our quality management systems in the business, and are proud to announce we are […]
11
Dec
Charlie Birchmore-Emes – Apprentice Electrician
We are pleased to announce ECS are increasing the size of our workforce by hiring another apprentice. Charlie Birchmore-Emes, who is working towards an apprenticeship in electrical installation, is going to be a valuable asset to the team. We wish Charlie luck in completing his apprenticeship over the next 3 years with Enhanced Control Systems.
12
Aug
Panel Wireman – Garry Broad
Thanks to a growing number of orders, ECS are pleased to welcome our brand new Panel Wireman Garry Broad. With years of experience in panel wiring and a wide range of knowledge, we know he will be a valuable asset to the company. Welcome Garry to the ECS team!
25
Jun
ECS ‘Deep’ into design for Sirius Mine Panel
Design is well underway for a control system, with our long term client AVK, to provide construction power for the brand-new Sirius Minerals Pot Ash Mine. ECS have been tasked with integrating a 10MW company supply with an AVK 6MW battery and four 1.5MW Clark energy Jenbacher gas engines. The mine, soon to be the […]
19
Jun
Liam Last – Assistant Office Administrator
ECS are pleased to welcome Liam Last who has joined the office team. Liam will be working towards an apprenticeship in Business Administration.
15
Nov
Project Engineer – Ben Potter
ECS are pleased to welcome our new Project Engineer, Ben Potter. With over 20 years’ experience managing large turn key projects within the industrial sector and with his hazardous area and instrumentation background he will be a valuable member of the ECS team. Welcome Ben to ECS!
10
Sep
ECA approves ECS
We are pleased to confirm that we have again successfully passed our ECA approval audit for control system design and install including hazardous areas and associated low voltage works. A big thanks to Andy Thompson and Andy Ladbrook, our authorised persons, for all their hard work in maintaining this important industry standard.
4
Jun
Director of Operations
As part of strengthening the ECS management structure, Andy Ladbrook has been appointed Director of Operations. ECS would like to congratulate and wish Andy all the best in his new role.
15
May
Expanding CompEx knowledge
ECS would like to congratulate James Barton, one of our technical engineers who has recently undertaken and passed the CompEx Ex12 for the design and selection of electrical equipment for use in ‘Gas and Combustible Dust Atmospheres’ with particular reference to the latest edition of ICE 60079-14. This will strengthen our team in the design […]
2
May
EPlan Drawing Package
All of our engineers have spent the last week training to use our new drawing package which is supplied by EPlan. Amongst many other benefits this will help us produce more comprehensive project documentation including materials lists and cable termination schedules. If this is something that is of interest we would be very happy to […]
3
Feb
ECS have taken to the road this week!
Our technical engineers are far spread this week (some a little further than others) commissioning projects, we have; Andy Thompson in Redruth Cornwall, commissioning a FIE dosing rig to be used in the nuclear industry. Andy Ladbrook in Kendal Cumbria, doing a Factory Acceptance Test on a ComAp controlled generator back up system. James […]
30
Nov
Working With Utilities
We are pleased to announce that we have been placed on the preferred suppliers list with ‘Scotia Gas Networks’. We are looking forward to a long and happy working relationship with this company.
9
Nov
Welcoming Rob to the company
Rob has joined ECS as an Approved Electrician to add to our installation team for our controls systems. With Rob’s experience and knowledge he will be an asset to the company. We welcome him to the team.
12
Oct
Historian
This week our Andy Ladbrook and Andy Thompson are on a training course with Rockwell Automation in Milton Keynes. The course is to expand our knowledge of using site based Historian, a great tool for monitoring and logging data for an entire site with different levels of access for operators, supervisors and management. This can […]
16
Nov
About Us
The company was established in 2006 and after a year working alone on design and specification projects, I took on my first member of staff and rented a small industrial unit. The company soon outgrew our first premises and we moved to our current location with three times as much office and panel building space.
We have continued to grow our workforce and now have a wealth of hand picked, highly skilled engineers and electricians. We have already seen one apprentice through to qualified electrician status and intend to take on one or two more this year.
When asked, "I describe us as a controls company as our wide engineering background means we are not limited to any one particular field". We will always get to understand the whole picture for any project we undertake. In this way we can ensure that the correct control systems are put in place to achieve the desired outcomes. Good design is in the detail.
Graham Port.
Managing Director.
Our Partners
We have developed a close working relationship with Allen Bradley, through Routeco. We hold 3 toolkit licences with them and have access to all of their programming software and back-up technical assistance. More recently we have established a similar relationship with Mitsubishi through BPX
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Allen Bradley
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Mitsubishi
Case Studies
Our work covers a diverse range of applications. Here are just a few of the many projects we have completed
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Pfizer PDF Automation Controls Lifecycle Upgrade
After a good number of weeks of long days and no weekends off I am pleased to say that the installation phase of the main project is nearing completion. Commissioning of the near 4,000 I/O points has already started and is well ahead of schedule. The ECS team has worked tirelessly with the clients project […]
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Battery Power to Test Batteries
ECS have recently completed a project with our client, to provide stored energy to a vehicle test establishment in Bedfordshire. We designed, built, programmed and commissioned the complete controls and battery integration system for this 4MW project. This new facility is providing battery testing to most of the major car manufactures. They are carrying out […]
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ECS ‘Display’ their installation and commissioning skills off
ECS are proud to announce another new partnership with Fountaineers. Fountaineers Limited specialise in the design and installation of bespoke water features and fountains, their latest project being the Aldgate Project where the main attraction is the water feature display, Aldgate Project ECS have designed, built and installed the main control panel which not only […]
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A Recipe For Great Success
ECS and ABE recently completed their first project together, forming a new partnership. Atlas Bagging Equipment required an operator control system to interface with its industrial blend mixer. ABE’s functional requirements were taken onboard and together we developed a control system complete with a touch screen HMI, VSD drive control, discharge control station and various […]
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Pfizer Filter Dryer
ECS had been tasked with the design, installation and validation of their new state of the art Filter Dryer at their Pilot Development Facility, based on the sandwich site in Kent. Disinvestment – The first stage of the project was to disinvest the current mobile filter dryer freeing up plant and Control capacity. Design – […]
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ECS hit the seas again!
Another busy month for Enhanced Control Systems leading up to Christmas. We are currently working on several projects, one of which is for our new client DFDS Seaways. ECS have been tasked with replacing the control system to the car decks supply and extract fans across all 3 ships using the Dover to Dunkirk crossing. […]
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Chromotography Cold Room Chiller Changeover
Chromotography Cold Room Chiller Changeover The chromatography cold room is one the most critical areas at the client’s facility being the primary location for the purification and storage of modification enzymes. The chromatography cold room is a validated room and is required to maintain a controlled temperature between 2 to 10°C around a set […]
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‘From Turnkey To Turkey’
ECS have successfully completed yet another turnkey project comprising of a milling machine control system for a pharmaceutical company based in Turkey. The machine is designed to mill various products. Due to the hazardous nature of the milling process the system requires nitrogen purging in most instances with various safety controls to be implemented before […]
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Our Team
Our team have many years of experience. Please feel free to contact any of us for further information, advice or for a quote.
Ashley Elliott
Design Engineer
Gary Davies
Project Engineer
Glen Rickard
Project Engineer
David Biagi
Design Engineer
Max Ladbrook
Trainee Project Engineer
David Devine
CAD Design Engineer
Ian Killian
Electrician
Liam Smith
Electrician
Duncan Drage
Electrician
Lewis Laming
Electrician
Wayne Williams
Trainee Electrician
Lee Ramsden
Electrician
Paul Williams
Electrician
Josh Bisgrove
Electrician
Garry Broad
Panel Wireman
Samuel Weller
Panel Wireman
Tyler Harman
Trainee Electrician
Charlie Birchmore-Emes
Apprentice Electrician
David Dolan
Apprentice Electrician
Kian Sheridan
Apprentice
Charlie Ward
Apprentice
Latest jobs
Check here to see our latest vacancies!
If you’d like to apply, simply click the 'More info' button for further details, then email us with your CV and covering letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Generator Controls Engineer
Posted on 6th Jul 2023
We’re recruiting for a Generator Controls Engineer with in-depth experience of working in the power generator industry
Design Engineer
Posted on 6th Jul 2023
We’re looking for a customer focused, self-motivated Design Engineer to ensure our projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet our customer’s specifications and expectations.
Project Engineer
Posted on 17th Jan 2023
We’re looking for a Project engineer with experience in control and electrical installation from concept to completion, with the ability to quote client installation works.
Industrial Controls Electrician
Posted on 13th Jul 2021
We’re looking for an Industrial Controls Electrician to work as part of the installation team providing electrical installs across our site locations – ideally with experience within the industrial sector and knowledge of both electrical and instrument control cable installations.
Contact Us
Enhanced Control Systems Ltd, Unit 18 Integra:me, Bircholt Road, Parkwood Trading Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9GQ, UK
- 01622 755257
- sales@enhancedcontrolsystems.com