inControl go Gold with Rockwell Automation

inControl’s Jan Hemper with the Rockwell Gold certification “For us it’s in the spirit of true partnership.”

inControl Systems promoted to Rockwell Automation ‘Gold’ System Integrator partnership

inControl has been working closely with Rockwell Automation products and solutions since our formation in 1999. We were delighted four years ago, in 2022, to receive Silver SI partnership status — just two years after achieving RA ThinManager Platinum status.

To achieve Gold System Integrator partnership status this month is a strong testament to inControl’s continued growth and recognition for deploying advanced technical solutions from the Rockwell Automation portfolio, including control equipment, FactoryTalk Optix Data Platform, PLEX MES and visualisation products.

“inControl Systems has achieved Rockwell Automation Gold System Integrator status by exemplifying the dedication and innovation we value in our partners for over two decades. I’ve been especially impressed by how they’ve leveraged our latest technologies as early adopters to accelerate digital transformation for customers, as well as their unwavering commitment to excellence”

Bruce Crystal – System Integrator Program Manager EMEA at Rockwell Automation

A Longstanding Rockwell Automation Relationship

The Rockwell Automation Partner Network™ helps customers select integrators who are certified as trained and experienced with Rockwell products in specialist fields. As a traditional systems integrator with over 26 years of delivering projects using Rockwell Automation PLCs — including ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FactoryTalk SCADA/HMI solutions — inControl has built a strong technical foundation. Over the last 10+ years, our expertise in IT/OT integration and industrial digitalisation has positioned us as pioneers in Rockwell Automation’s DataOps solutions such as FT DataMosaix, FT Optix, FT EnergyManager and their Manufacturing Execution System, PLEX MES.

Technical Direction and Digital Vision

Much of this pioneering spirit comes from inControl’s founder and Technical Director, Jan Hemper. His Oil & Gas background and strong focus on IT integration within the OT landscape have given him a unique insight into emerging digital technologies — and the confidence to know where and when to deploy them.

Of the recent news, Jan said:

“We’ve always worked well with Rockwell Automation products and people — for us it’s in the spirit of true partnership. We invest a lot of upfront engineering hours into evaluating and proving Rockwell solutions to deliver the best value for our customers. Rockwell Automation develops the products, and in return gives us the very best support because they trust our capabilities and judgement.”

”Rockwell Automation develops the products, and in return gives us the very best support because they trust our capabilities and judgement”

Jan Hemper – Technical Director, inControl Systems

Demonstrated Delivery Across Key Sectors

In the last four years, inControl Systems has delivered some of the most impressive projects using these advanced Rockwell solutions across renewables, consumer goods, aggregates and mining, as well as more recent contracts in defence, water treatment and IoT-enabled energy monitoring. This level of growth and demonstrable project delivery was required to certify inControl as a Gold partner.

For inControl Systems, the support we receive from Rockwell Automation’s global teams is both beneficial and reciprocal. It allows us to deliver the latest solutions with confidence, at speed and at scale. Daily operational support comes through their UK distributor, Routeco, who provide the commercial, logistical and practical responsiveness required to deliver projects on time.

Routeco’s Regional Sales Manager, Andy Thomas, said of inControl:

“inControl Systems is recognised by all of us at Routeco as one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking system integrators in the country, with a unique ability to deliver complex and interesting projects. We are pleased to support them and give them the service they deserve as a valued partner.”

This Gold Partner status is an important milestone in our growth. We welcome the recognition it brings and hope it gives more customers the confidence to consider us for future projects. With a strong current order book and the recent recruitment of additional controls engineers and digital solutions architects, we have never been better positioned to meet the growing demand for automation and industrial digitalisation.

Positioned for the Next Phase of Industrial Digitalisation

To endorse this achievement, Jason Hutchings, System Integrator Partner Manager for Rockwell Automation, said:

“I’m excited to congratulate inControl Systems Ltd on achieving Rockwell Automation Gold System Integrator status. As Rockwell Automation’s UK System Integrator Partner Manager, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of inControl’s capabilities — especially in digitisation and sustainability, where they continue to lead with innovation and real-world impact.

“As Rockwell Automation’s UK SI Partner Manager, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of inControl’s capabilities”

Jason Hutchings, Rockwell Automation

Gold status marks an important milestone and opens the door to even greater opportunities as we work together to support UK industry with smarter, more sustainable automation solutions.

Well done to the whole inControl team — I’m looking forward to what’s next.”