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Company Name: E D S, Inc. & Industrial Solutions, Inc. (ISI),

Company Type: ENGINEERING

Company Profile

E D S, Inc. is a Columbus, Ohio based engineering firm specializing in the design of industrial control systems. We offer a wide range of services including "turnkey" PC-based automation systems, programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, human machine interface (HMI) programming, C++ and Visual Basic programming, web-based application development, relational database design and interface, AutoCAD and Intergraph services, control panel design and fabrication, and a variety of other automation related services. E D S, Inc. has extensive experience with PLC based systems. We design control systems based on a variety of PLCs including Allen-Bradley, General Electric, Modicon, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Square D, Yaskawa, and many others. The engineers at E D S, Inc. are very familiar with hardware, software, and cabling requirements to network PLCs and associated devices on various types of local area networks.

About Company

We are also very proficient in the implementation of PC based Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems for graphical operator interface, data collection, report generation, long term data archival and retrieval, and web interfaces. Over the years E D S, Inc. has developed and installed hundreds of HMI systems of assorted types. These include software by companies such as Rockwell (RSView), Wonderware (Intouch), USData (Factorylink), GE (Cimplicity, Proficy, iFIX, FIX32), CTC (Interact), and others. We are authorized integrators for Rockwell Software and GE Software Products. Our staff is comprised of engineers that have a diverse technical background which includes experience in industries such as aluminum, automotive, bakery, brewing, chemical, dairy, foods, fuel, glass, pet food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, space, steel, veneer, pulp and paper, and wastewater treatment. Our process experience includes batching, blending, chillers, CIP, conveyors, coal/mineral handling, cryogenics, filling systems, furnace/oven control, heat treatment, homogenizing, annealing, packaging, presses, pick and place, scale systems, and much more. At E D S, Inc. we are proud of our field-experienced engineering staff. Our engineers have the field experience required to fully understand real world control systems, especially important safety interlocks. Our engineers have a great deal of field experience with manufacturing equipment and plant floor conditions, gained during on-site start ups and system retrofits. Having these engineers involved directly in the design of a control system greatly enhances the operation of the final installed system. One trademark of E D S, Inc. control systems is our attention to thorough documentation. We provide completely documented PLC programs that are fully cross-referenced, easy to read, and simple to follow. All of our system drawings are generated by computer using the latest version of AutoCAD. Our in-house CAD system gives us the capability to cost effectively provide exceptional system documentation and to complete large quantities of quality drawings in a short time period. E D S, Inc. can provide clients with a single source for control system responsibility. This includes the procurement of equipment, design engineering, programming, drawings, start up services, and training required for maintenance and operating personnel. At E D S, Inc. we have our own control panel fabrication Industrial Solutions, Inc. (ISI), wiring, and checkout facility to help maintain excellent quality control on projects. If your project demands total "turnkey" responsibility, E D S, Inc. will also take responsibility for the electrical installation. E D S, Inc. greatly values the long term relationships formed with each of our clients. We have a great deal of pride in our work and want to do the best job possible for all of our customers. E D S, Inc.'s staff is not afraid of hard work and will do whatever it takes to maintain a project schedule. Experience, flexibility, and quality makes E D S, Inc. the logical choice for all of your industrial control system needs.