P&S Automation

What P&S Automation does

P&S Automation Limited is a privately held UK engineering firm (registered in England, Company No. 2840724) that designs, builds, installs and maintains custom instrumentation, control and automation systems for marine and land-based industrial customers. The company operates from a Maldon, Essex headquarters and serves clients in the UK, Europe and worldwide, with named reference work including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA Fort Austin and RFA Fort Rosalie), Overseas Shipping Group tankers, a Gibraltar power station, a cruise ship refrigeration retrofit, and a cable-laying winch control system. Its primary segments are the Marine Industry (high-speed ferries, tugs, workboats, superyachts, cruise ships, LNG tankers, dive support vessels and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships) and Industrial/Land-Based Industry (power stations and process facilities), with a smaller Leisure Marine segment.

The product portfolio centers on proprietary branded systems — IMCS2200 Integrated Monitoring and Control System, HarbourWatch GSM alarm system, PMS2003 Power Management System (Lloyds Register conformity), DP Alert System, Decca ISIS Upgrade (DNV approved), Clutch Controls, Generator Control Panel, HVAC Controls, AC Chiller Control Upgrade, Refrigeration Compressor Controls, and Relay Interface Module — built on industrial PLC platforms (Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron, Colter, Yamatake) with EtherNet/IP and ControlNet communications. A deliberate strategic focus is the retrofit and replacement of obsolete control equipment, including a Cupedo pneumatic actuator overhaul capability absorbed after the original Dutch manufacturer closed. Certifications include NQA quality management, SafeContractor, Cyber Essentials, JOSCAR (defence/aerospace supplier registration), Lloyds Register and DNV product approvals.

The business model is project-based custom engineering sold via direct enterprise sales with no channel intermediaries, supported by four revenue streams: custom control equipment sales (one-time project revenue), services and maintenance including planned maintenance schedules (recurring professional services), bespoke systems training (professional services), and spares/components (hardware). Pricing is quote-based with no public price list, and the firm positions on multi-year warranties (2-year warranty on all builds), 24/7/365 availability with senior management accessibility, and fast custom delivery (Lloyds-approved PMS built in 30 days, DP Alert in 2 weeks). Distribution is reinforced by exclusive UK agency agreements with Auto-Maskin (DCU 305 generator controls) and Brannstrom Elektronik AB, plus UK stocking distribution of Green Instruments A/S products.

Name

P&S Automation

Legal name

P & S Automation Limited

Website

https://pandsautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

P&S Automation Limited, a UK private engineering firm based in Maldon, Essex, designs, builds, installs and maintains custom instrumentation, control and automation systems for marine vessels (commercial, government and leisure) and land-based industrial customers in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Control Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Automation, Controls & Instrumentation Engineering (IAS, PMS, Control Logic) (IMAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Automation, Control & PLC/SCADA Systems (IMAJAJAC), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Marine automation systems
• Industrial control systems
• PLC programming services
• SCADA control systems
• Instrumentation control maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Maldon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Control Equipment Sales: Design, build and supply of custom instrumentation, control and automation systems including PLC-based control systems, alarm systems, power management systems, HVAC controls, and clutch controls for marine and industrial applications.
2. Services and Maintenance: Maintenance services including surveys, planned maintenance, repairs, spares supply, thermographic surveys, marine electronics service, and Cupedo valve actuator overhaul for marine and land based industries.
3. Systems Training: Bespoke instrumentation and control training courses for operators and maintainers based on customer-specific equipment and processes.
4. Spares and Components: Supply of instrumentation and control system spares including electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical components. Also stocks Green Instruments products and second-user equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

P&S Automation designs, installs, and maintains instrumentation, control, and automation systems for marine and land-based industrial customers. The company's core offering is custom-engineered PLC-based control systems, supported by panel build, SCADA integration, drives work, commissioning, and ongoing service/maintenance contracts.

Product overview

P&S Automation is a specialist provider of Instrumentation, Control and Automation Systems serving marine and land-based industries. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary products centered around the IMCS2200 Integrated Control & Monitoring System, complemented by specialized alarm and control solutions including the Decca ISIS Upgrade, HVAC Controls, HarbourWatch GSM alarm system, Clutch Controls, DP Alert System, Generator Control Panel, Power Management System (PMS2003), AC Chiller Control Upgrade, and Refrigeration Compressor Controls. These products are built on industrial PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron) and utilize technologies including EtherNet/IP and ControlNet communications. The company also provides design, build and testing services, PLC programming expertise, variable speed drives, planned maintenance programs, and bespoke training courses. P&S Automation serves as UK agent for Brannstrom Elektronik AB and Auto-Maskin, and distributes Green Instruments A/S products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Instrumentation, Control and Automation Systems Custom-designed PLC-based automation systems for marine and land-based industrial operators, covering system design, panel build, integration, and commissioning.
• Control Panel Design and Build Bespoke control panel engineering and manufacturing service for marine and industrial automation projects.
• SCADA System Integration SCADA software and systems integration to monitor and control industrial processes across customer sites.
• Drives and Motor Control Integration of variable speed drives and motor control systems within industrial automation projects.
• Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Services On-site installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance support for delivered automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced compressor usage from 8 to 5 units on Carrier chiller upgrade, improving efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brannstrom Elektronik ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorP&S Automation are UK Agents for Brannstrom Elektronik AB, representing their products and services in the United Kingdom market.
• Auto-MaskincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorP&S Automation are UK Agents for Auto-Maskin, representing their products including DCU 305 generator control units in the United Kingdom.
• Green Instruments A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorP&S Automation holds UK stock of popular Green Instruments products including pH buffers, sensors, filter elements, and spare parts, available for dispatch within 24 hours.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Large marine and energy technology company offering integrated automation, power management, and vessel control solutions. Comparable to P&S Automation across ship automation, PMS, and lifecycle services, though operating globally and across newbuild plus retrofit.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global leader in marine automation, dynamic positioning, alarm monitoring, and power management systems for commercial and offshore vessels. Overlaps directly with P&S Automation's IMCS2200, DP Alert, and PMS2003 product categories, but serves shipyards and operators at much greater scale.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Supplies automation, propulsion, and power systems for marine vessels. ABB's marine control products and electronic components compete with and complement P&S Automation's PLC-based control, power management, and clutch control offerings.
• Siemens Marine: Major industrial automation vendor whose S7/PLCs and marine control solutions are both a supplier dependency for P&S Automation (e.g., Mitsubishi replacing Siemens on Sabroe compressors) and a competitive threat via direct sales to shipyards.
• Rockwell Automation: Supplier of Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial automation platforms that underpin P&S Automation's IMCS2200 system. Competes indirectly by offering shipbuilders integrated control suites and lifecycle services around its own hardware.

Direct peers

• Jastram Engineering: Specialist in marine steering, control, and automation systems, including alarm monitoring and integrated control platforms for naval and commercial ships. Comparable niche peer to P&S Automation for vessel control retrofits.
• Høglund Marine Automation: Norwegian specialist in marine automation and control systems, particularly integrated automation systems (IAS), power management, and energy optimization. Closely comparable in scope to P&S Automation's marine control and PMS offerings.
• Marine Technologies LLC: US-based supplier of integrated bridge systems, DP, alarm monitoring, and automation for offshore and government vessels. Direct competitor in marine alarm, monitoring, and control retrofits similar to P&S Automation's IMCS2200 and DP Alert.
• Praxis Automation Technology: Specialist in marine automation, alarm monitoring, power management, and navigation systems for commercial and naval vessels. Most directly comparable niche peer to P&S Automation in terms of product mix (IAS/PMS) and vessel customer base.

Emerging players

• Auto-Maskin: Norwegian supplier of DCU engine and generator control units, marketed in the UK through P&S Automation itself. Comparable niche automation/control specialist whose products are bundled into P&S Automation's Generator Control Panels and service offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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