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Industry Sector

Process Industry
Automation & Control Systems

Duke Control Systems delivers PLC and SCADA automation for process manufacturing environments — including distilling, brewing, oil and gas, water treatment and precious metal refining. We design, programme and commission control systems that ensure precise, reliable and safe process operation.

Process environments demand a different discipline — continuous operation, safety critical systems, strict regulatory compliance and processes where precision matters. Our engineers bring that discipline to every project.

Industry Challenges

What Makes This Sector Different

Safety Critical Systems

Process industries often involve hazardous materials, high pressures and temperatures. Safety systems must be robust, validated and compliant with relevant standards.

Regulatory Compliance

Many process sectors operate under strict regulatory frameworks. Control systems must meet compliance requirements and support full auditability.

Continuous Operation

Process plants often run continuously. Downtime is measured in significant cost. Control systems must be reliable and modifications planned carefully.

Process Precision

Temperature, pressure, flow and level control must be precise and consistent. PID tuning, recipe management and batch control are core requirements.

What We Deliver

Our Services for This Sector

Process Mapping & P&ID Development

Process mapping, line design and P&ID development — defining equipment, instrumentation, control philosophy and safety systems as the foundation for control system design.

PLC & SCADA Programming

Robust PLC programs and SCADA systems tailored to your process — managing sensors, actuators, recipes, alarms and real-time monitoring across your facility.

Safety System Design

Safety PLC programming, emergency shutdown systems and safety instrumented systems to IEC 61511 / IEC 62061 — protecting personnel, equipment and environment.

Batch & Recipe Control

Batch control systems and recipe management for processes requiring consistent, repeatable production — including pharmaceutical, food processing and chemical applications.

On-Site Commissioning

Staged commissioning using dry runs and wet commissioning — systematic testing and troubleshooting of each subsystem before full production handover.

Long-Term Support

Ongoing support, modifications and optimisation for your process control systems — a trusted engineering partner for the long term.

Why Duke

Why Manufacturers in This Sector Choose Us

Multi-Industry Process Experience

Distilling, brewing, oil and gas, water treatment, precious metal refining — we bring relevant experience to your specific process environment.

Safety First

We design safety into process control systems from the outset — not as an afterthought. Compliant, validated and documented.

Regulatory Knowledge

We understand the compliance frameworks that govern process industries and design control systems that support your regulatory obligations.

SCADA Expertise

Intuitive SCADA interfaces that give your operators clear visibility and control — with alarm management, trending and remote access capabilities.

Staged Commissioning Approach

Our structured commissioning methodology minimises risk — dry runs, wet commissioning and systematic validation before production handover.

Long-Term Partnership

We support process control systems over their full operational life — modifications, troubleshooting and improvements as your process evolves.

Platforms & Tools
Siemens TIA PortalRockwell Studio 5000Mitsubishi MELSECSchneider ModiconSafety PLCsIEC 61511SCADA SystemsP&ID DevelopmentPID ControlBatch ControlRecipe ManagementProfibus / Profinet
"Working with Duke Control Systems gave us confidence throughout the project. Their engineers clearly knew the systems inside out and their commissioning approach was methodical and professional."
Engineering Manager — UK Manufacturing Client

Discuss Your Process Automation Project

Whether you need a new SCADA system or a PLC upgrade for an existing process facility, our team can help. Book a free review or contact us today.