Omnicon is the winner in the under $20 million in system integration revenue category.
2026 System Integrator of the Year, under $20 million in system integration revenue category insights
- Omnicon is the 2026 System Integrator of the Year award winner in the under $20 million in system integration revenue category, from Control Engineering and Plant Engineering publications, WTWH Media.
- Omnicon answered questions about automation and control system integration achievements, projects, engineering development and metrics, among others.
Omnicon is the 2026 System Integrator of the Year award winner in the under $20 million in system integration revenue category. The company discussed automation and control system integration achievements, projects, engineering development and metrics, among other topics.
In your 2026 System Integrator of the Year application, what were you particularly proud of?
We are proud that our application reflects Omnicon’s journey from a regional system integrator to a trusted global partner in smart manufacturing, digital transformation and industrial automation. This recognition is especially meaningful because it validates our commitment to delivering high-quality, internationally recognized solutions — combining formal methods and disciplined processes with a deep understanding of our customers’ needs, guiding them through their digital transformation journeys with a human and adaptable service culture.
Our story demonstrates a mature and globally scalable business model. With offices in the United States, Colombia, Mexico and Spain, and projects delivered in more than 67 countries, Omnicon provides world-class engineering supported by Control System Integrator Association (CSIA) certification, ISO standards and four consecutive recognitions among Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies.
This success is driven by a passionate team committed to continuous learning and technical excellence, and by a culture that turns innovation collaboration and curiosity into measurable results.
Describe one or more system integration projects
We are most proud of the projects that have pushed us to combine deep process knowledge, strong engineering discipline and advanced digital capabilities to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. Each project reflects our mission to transform manufacturing operations into connected, data-driven and sustainable environments.
One of our most remarkable recent projects was a multi-country manufacturing execution system (MES) program across 80 production lines in 6 countries for the world’s leading chocolate manufacturer. The customer’s goal was to improve performance and yield, harmonize processes, enhance traceability and strengthen quality control across facilities. Omnicon deployed a scalable and standardized operational framework that established consistent data structures for plant-floor to MES and enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration. By aligning workflows and digitalizing production data, we enabled real-time performance monitoring, improved product consistency and reduced process variability. This initiative enhanced operational efficiency and laid the groundwork for the client’s global analytics and sustainability programs.
Another project that we are proud of is a regional manufacturing convergence initiative for a leading company in the consumer health sector, with major production sites in Colombia and Brazil. The customer was facing persistent difficulties integrating multiple legacy systems, managing siloed operations and aligning geographically dispersed teams under one manufacturing execution strategy. Omnicon conducted a comprehensive multi-phase assessment involving documentation review, on-site analysis, connectivity and data-flow mapping and cost modeling. This approach enabled us to identify integration gaps, risks of system obsolescence and opportunities for automation and data standardization. As a result, we delivered a convergence roadmap that served as the foundation for the customer’s digital transformation strategy in Latin America, restoring confidence in the project’s feasibility and accelerating decision-making for the global MES rollout.
We supported a major oil and gas company, by leading the modernization of automation systems across more than 10 refining and production facilities nationwide. The main objective was to migrate obsolete control systems to modern platforms, ensuring higher availability, safety and operational continuity. Our multidisciplinary team designed and implemented a phased migration strategy that minimized plant downtime while maintaining compliance with strict process safety standards. We standardized engineering methodologies and documentation practices across all sites, ensuring future maintainability and scalability. This effort improved system reliability and interoperability, enabling data integration into enterprise-level dashboards for better asset management and predictive maintenance.
Each of these projects embodies the principles that define Omnicon’s success: technical excellence, deep process understanding and collaboration with clients to deliver measurable outcomes. By combining automation, data analytics and digital transformation strategies, we have helped organizations in food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), chemical, energy and pharmaceutical industries achieve greater productivity, transparency and resilience in manufacturing operations.
What system integration project methodologies do you use and why?
At Omnicon, every project is guided by a disciplined, adaptable methodology designed to ensure consistency, transparency and measurable results. Our foundation is rooted in globally recognized standards such as the Project Management Institute (PMI) and CSIA best practices. We have adapted these frameworks to fit the unique complexity of industrial environments — combining structure with agility to respond quickly to change.
Our philosophy centers on collaboration, standardization and continuous improvement. Each project begins with a detailed discovery phase to fully understand the client’s operational realities. From there, we define clear milestones, quality gates and risk mitigation plans to guarantee technical excellence and on-time delivery. Continuous feedback loops allow us to evolve alongside our clients, integrating lessons learned into future engagements.
Over time, our methodologies have evolved from traditional waterfall execution to hybrid and agile models, emphasizing iterative design, modular development and cross-functional collaboration among the automation, information technology (IT) and process engineering teams. This evolution is driven by the growing need for faster deployment cycles, real-time data integration and sustainable performance outcomes.
Equally important is our people-first philosophy: we invest heavily in training and certification so every engineer masters the technology and understands the process and business context behind it. By combining technical rigor with empathy and adaptability, we ensure that every Omnicon project is not just implemented — it is truly transformed.
How have customer expectations for system integration projects changed? How do you anticipate changes?
Over the past few years, customer expectations for technology projects have evolved dramatically.
Today, customers are no longer satisfied with isolated implementations or proof-of-concept initiatives; they expect integrated, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes, resilience and long-term value.
At Omnicon, we’ve seen this shift firsthand. Projects now require greater flexibility, faster deployment cycles and stronger alignment with corporate goals such as cybersecurity, sustainability and operational intelligence.
At the same time, changing political landscapes and volatile economies are creating new challenges for our clients, but also valuable opportunities to adapt, innovate and remain competitive. These dynamics have made technology investments more selective, with customers demanding clear return on investment (ROI) and tangible impact before committing resources.
To address these changes, we are focusing on:
- Designing modular and scalable architectures that evolve with business needs.
- Integrating analytics and data governance from the start to ensure decision-making value.
- Strengthening cybersecurity frameworks to sustain trust and reliability.
- And above all, co-creating with clients, so technology becomes a strategic enabler, not just a tool.
The discussion has shifted from selecting the right technologies to understanding how technologies transform business operations.
How important is developing long-term customer relationships and why?
For Omnicon, building long-term relationships with our customers is not just important; it is the foundation of everything we do. We believe that the true value of a project extends far beyond its delivery date; it lies in the trust, transparency and collaboration that continue afterward. This philosophy is embedded in our culture under the principle “Partners for Life,” which guides how we approach every engagement.
Our clients see us as a system integrator and as a strategic ally who understands their operations, business objectives and people. Many of our partnerships have grown over decades, evolving from single-site automation projects to regional and global digital transformation programs. These long-term relationships allow us to anticipate needs, standardize practices across sites and provide continuous optimization through lifecycle services, data analytics and ongoing innovation support.
We also understand that relationships are built on consistency and integrity. By ensuring open communication, technical excellence and shared accountability, we foster an environment where challenges are solved collaboratively, and success is mutual.
Ultimately, our most meaningful measure of success is not the number of projects delivered, but the number of clients who continue to trust Omnicon as their long-term partner in technology.
How are you helping younger engineers with automation and control system integration?
At Omnicon, we see every project as a learning platform for our customers and our people. Guiding younger engineers is fundamental to our identity as a company that has grown by sharing knowledge and nurturing talent. We believe that expertise is built through real project experience, structured mentorship and continuous education.
We have a standardized and comprehensive onboarding and training program that enables young and experienced engineers to access resources, best practices and methodologies for continuous learning. Young engineers go through a 6-month program, the initial 2 months are focused on corporate and technical training with an internal project delivery as a milestone of this stage where they need to apply the technologies learned and Omnicon methodologies for project execution. The remaining 4 months, each engineer is assigned to a project with senior technical leaders who serve as mentors throughout the project lifecycle. This hands-on collaboration allows them to gain exposure to complex engineering environments while developing critical skills in problem-solving, communication and leadership. Our multidisciplinary project teams ensure that younger professionals interact with experts from industrial automation, manufacturing operations management, digitalization and IIoT, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and project management — expanding their understanding of the full industrial ecosystem.
Omnicon provides access to certification programs, specialized courses and hybrid vendor training platforms. In addition, the Omnicon Performance Review System identifies growth opportunities and links professional development to strategic objectives and cultural competencies.
We promote language learning, international exposure and participation in cross-site projects to strengthen adaptability and global collaboration skills. Beyond internal development, we collaborate with universities to prepare students before entering the professional world through the Omnicon “From Campus to Innovation” program, which offers internships, mentorships and real-world project experiences that accelerate their transition from academia to industry.
The objective is to cultivate future leaders who will carry forward the spirit of One Omnicon — engineers who see every challenge as an opportunity to learn, create and make innovation real.
Please share a long-term company goal
Our long-term vision is to continue growing as one while enjoying the journey — expanding globally and nurturing a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration. We are committed to strengthening our footprint throughout the Americas and Europe, with particular emphasis on the United States and Mexico, becoming a trusted global partner in smart manufacturing and industrial digitalization and automation. Our goal is to grow in scale and evolve in impact — empowering our people, deepening our technical expertise and delivering meaningful value to our clients through sustainable, high-quality solutions.
We are committed and passionate about becoming the leading engineering and technology partner for organizations seeking transformation and integrated, scalable solutions that deliver tangible business value. We focus on innovation, operational excellence and trusted relationships, while building strong teams and processes to lead change in the industrial technology ecosystem.
Provide some metrics; explain the importance
Key metrics include:
- With more than three decades of experience, Omnicon has completed over 3,000 projects across 67 countries, supported by a multidisciplinary team of +100 professionals. Our delivery footprint spans North America, Europe and Latin America, reflecting our ability to serve clients globally through hybrid execution models.
- Across industries such as food and beverage, chemicals and energy, we have consistently achieved high project reliability and customer satisfaction — the result of our emphasis on process quality, technical rigor and continuous improvement which reinforces our role as a complete partner in digital transformation.
These indicators highlight more than just scale; they reflect a company built on adaptability, consistency and long-term partnerships. Sustained growth, combined with employee development and client retention, remains the foundation of our success as we continue to expand our impact and redefine what excellence in industrial integration means.
Daniel Gomez is chief operating officer of Omnicon.
Edited by Mark T. Hoske, editor-in-chief, Control Engineering, www.controleng.com, WTWH Media, [email protected] Amanda Pelliccione, marketing research manager, WTWH Media, administers the System Integrator of the Year program. Learn more; link to past winners: www.controleng.com/SIY
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