Machine automation · Lancashire, UK

Machine control, from concept to commissioning.

We design and build control panels, write PLC, HMI and SCADA software, and commission production machinery, from a single pump controller to a complete canning line, wherever in the world it runs.

  • 24-hour breakdown and telephone support
  • On-site across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas
  • Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi and more
Illustration: a control panel with a touch screen and PLC, wired to a servo motor driving a can conveyor PLC HMI SERVO

Competitive prices, worldwide

Given the quality of the work we deliver, our prices may surprise you. Accurate, detailed quotations, with no surprises later.

24-hour support

Got a problem? In most cases we can have an engineer with you within 24 hours, and we offer technical support over the phone.

Whatever it takes

Clients choose PDC because we work to meet their deadlines and demands, whatever it takes to get the line running.

Why clients choose us

We understand the whole project, not just the panel

We take the time to understand each project from concept to completion, however big or small.

That understanding is what lets us give accurate, detailed budget proposals and quotations in a competitive market. Our in-house system designers and panel builders mean we can supply the complete electrical package: design, panels, software, installation and commissioning, from one team that takes responsibility for all of it.

  • Electrical design in AutoCAD or Eplan
  • PLC, HMI and SCADA software
  • Servo, motion and drive systems
  • Installation and on-site commissioning
  • Training, servicing and maintenance
  • Repairs, upgrades and replacements
An engineer testing a newly commissioned control panel on site
Running
Any machine · any size · anywhere

Wherever your project is, we can be there

We operate worldwide

PDC has experience across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas and Canada. Wherever your project is, we can be there.

No matter how big or small

From complete line control systems to single pump controllers, we'll be happy to work with you on your project.

Any machine automation

We have experience in many fields of industry:

  • Automotive
  • Food & beverage
  • Packaging
  • Web processing
  • Aerospace
Special purpose machinery

Uncoiler guarding, and one-off machines

Our uncoiler guarding systems are a PDC product from start to finish: designed, built, installed and commissioned by us.

We also develop control systems and software for one-off and special purpose machines. Working with trusted mechanical design and build partners, we take a machine from 3D design through build, wiring and software to a tested machine on your floor: assembly and test rigs, coating and laminating lines, pick and place, winding and converting.

See uncoiler guarding and machines
Uncoiler guarding system, example: 3D view of the guarding around two uncoilers
Platforms

The kit we work with every day

  • Siemens S7
  • Rockwell Logix & SLC
  • Omron
  • Mitsubishi
  • Hitachi
  • Simatic TI
  • Siemens OP, MP & TP
  • Rockwell PanelView
  • Citect SCADA
  • Wonderware
  • RSView
  • WinCC
  • Profibus
  • DeviceNet
  • Industrial Ethernet
  • Siemens Micromaster
  • ABB ACS
  • Control Techniques
  • Eurotherm, West & Honeywell controllers
  • Embedded Linux controllers
Trusted by

Some of the companies we work with

Roeslein & Associates
Ball Corporation
CPM Packaging Group
Carnaud Metal Box

Got a machine or line that needs controlling?

Tell us what you're building, upgrading or fixing. We'll give you straight answers and an accurate, detailed quote.