Process control specialist Promtek has agreed a formal partnershipwith industrial automation specialist Logicon Technosolutions. Consistently ranking in the top 100 global system integrator giants, Logicon provides digital manufacturing solutions to some of the world’s leading plant owners and is one of Rockwell Automation’s platinum system integrators.

The strategic partnership represents a step forward for Promtek. After successfully operating in southern Africa for 20 plus years, the move will enable customers throughout South East Asia to take advantage of the latest technologies from both companies, including the industrial internet of things (IIoT), data analytics, and AI for manufacturing.

With a joint commitment to provide the most comprehensive and flexible process automation solutions, the two companies will be focusing on reducing waste for their customers through enhanced efficiency, digitization and reduced carbon footprints.

With many businesses in the manufacturing industry under increased pressure from rising utilities costs, looming green mandates and seasonal spikes, the need for smart process control has never been greater. The new partnership will bring a welcome break to many more customers, offering innovative solutions that allow manufacturers to take control of operations in the most efficient way possible. 

Having met with a representative from Logicon at a networking event during an Innovate UK funded trip to India back in 2021, Promtek managing director Charles Williams was instantly struck by the similarities and vision the two family-run businesses shared. Convinced that the two companies could work brilliantly together, Charles got in touch with Logicon’s senior team. 

After visits to the UK by Logicon chairman HS Pansare, and further visits to India by Charles, this led to establishing a formal partnership between the two companies. Commenting on the new partnership, Logicon said: “Promtek has a proven track record in providing fuss-free solutions to the animal nutrition, food, and chemical industries over its 50-year legacy. Logicon has excelled in delivering automation to the life sciences, FMCG, automotive, chemicals and process OEM and EPC industries during its 20-year journey. This partnership will provide customers with unparalleled support and expertise across all of these industries and beyond.”

Systems interoperability will be a key feature of the Promtek-Logicon partnership going forward and staff at both companies have been delighted by the way in which Promtek's analytics platforms can seamlessly integrate with Logicon's instrumentation and digital manufacturing solutions. The result is a smart integrated information solution designed to enhance productivity and plant efficiency. 

Commenting on the collaboration between the two companies, Promtek MD Charles Williams added, “From the get-go, it was clear that we were on the same page in terms of our approach to process control and the types of industries we were passionate about. It’s been so exciting to share knowledge and strengthen our product offering through this partnership.”

Promtek solutions suit any weighing, blending or batch manufacturing operation of any size or level of complexity. The company provides expertise in designing and integrating process control and automation systems for various bulk material handling industries.