More outside engineering expertise needed, says HiTech Control Systems
Industry needs technological expertise, even in tough economic times, says Michael Shea, president of HiTech Control Systems, 2009 Control Engineering System Integrator of the Year winner.
By Control Engineering Staff -- Control Engineering, 12/16/2008
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| Michael Shea, president of HiTech Control Systems, 2009 Control Engineering System Integrator of the Year winner, says he sees more industrial companies seeking outside engineering expertise. |
Oak Brook, IL – Tough economic times increase the need for industry to seek technological expertise, suggested Michael Shea, president of HiTech Control Systems, 2009 Control Engineering System Integrator of the Year winner. Shea made the comments to Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering editor in chief, in a 3:55 minute podcast.
While nothing is certain, he concedes, Shea was reasonably certain that industrial markets served by HiTech Control Systems, Green Bay, WI, will continue to grow in the coming year. Customers increasingly seek system integrators to manage projects, taking more of a leadership role, as resources grow thinner. Many have transitioned to rely more on outside technical expertise, he noted. The
provide more details.
HiTech Control Systems, one of three
Control Engineering 2009 Automation System Integrators of the Year
, won in the “up to $10 million annual revenue” category. The company engineers, integrates and delivers complete automation systems, including control and information systems, PLCs, SCADA, drives and vision inspection. The company says it specializes in the design and build of turnkey projects including custom machines, robotics, RFID systems and custom control panels.
An article about the winners is part of the 2009 Automation Integrator Guide, mailed with the December Control Engineering North American print edition, and listings are searchable online at www.controleng.com/integrators.
– Control Engineering News Desk
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