Power and Control Systems for Industrial Environments
Oleco is a specialist industrial electrical contractor delivering robust power and control solutions for some of the most demanding operational environments in the UK. From food processing facilities and aquaculture plants to manufacturing floors and distribution warehouses, we design and install electrical systems that keep production running reliably, safely, and efficiently.
Industrial electrical work requires a fundamentally different skill set to standard commercial installation. The voltages are higher, the environments are harsher, and the consequences of failure are more severe. Our team brings deep expertise in three-phase power distribution, programmable logic controllers, motor control systems, and bespoke panel design — the core disciplines that underpin modern industrial operations.
PLC Systems and Automation
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems are the backbone of modern industrial automation. Oleco designs, programmes, and installs PLC solutions that automate complex processes, improve consistency, and reduce manual intervention. Whether you need a standalone PLC for a single process line or an integrated automation system spanning an entire facility, we deliver solutions tailored to your operational requirements.
Our PLC work encompasses process control, sequential logic, data logging, alarm management, and integration with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. We work with industry-standard platforms and ensure all systems are fully documented and supported post-installation.
Distribution Boards and Power Distribution
Reliable power distribution is critical in industrial settings. We design and install distribution board systems that deliver power safely and efficiently to every point of use within your facility. This includes main distribution boards, sub-distribution boards, busbar systems, and cable management infrastructure designed to handle the high current demands of industrial equipment.
All distribution systems are designed in accordance with BS 7671 and BS EN 61439, with appropriate fault protection, discrimination studies, and future capacity planning built in from the outset.
Bespoke Control Panels
Every industrial process is unique, and off-the-shelf solutions rarely deliver optimal results. Oleco designs and manufactures bespoke control panels built to your exact specification. From simple motor starters and variable speed drive panels to complex multi-drive automation panels with integrated PLC control, each panel is engineered to BS EN 61439 standards, fully tested, and delivered ready for installation.
- Motor control centres (MCCs) for multi-motor installations
- Variable speed drive (VSD) panels for energy-efficient motor control
- Process control panels with PLC and HMI integration
- Power factor correction panels to optimise energy consumption
- Emergency and standby power switching panels
Working With MOWI Group
Our long-standing relationship with MOWI Group — the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon — exemplifies our capability in demanding industrial environments. We have delivered power and control installations across multiple MOWI processing facilities throughout the UK, working within live production environments where hygiene standards are stringent and downtime has significant commercial consequences.
This ongoing partnership has required us to develop deep expertise in the specific challenges of food processing environments: corrosion-resistant installations, washdown-rated equipment, temperature-controlled zones, and integration with production line automation systems.
Minimising Downtime in Live Environments
We understand that production downtime has a direct impact on revenue and contractual commitments. Our project planning process is built around minimising disruption to your operations. We schedule major works during planned shutdowns, implement phased installation programmes that maintain partial operational capacity, and deploy sufficient resource to complete work within tight windows.
Our team is experienced in working within the constraints of live industrial environments — including permit-to-work systems, hot works procedures, confined space working, and coordination with site safety teams.
Three-Phase Installations
Industrial premises typically require three-phase power supplies to operate heavy machinery, large HVAC systems, and high-capacity equipment. Oleco designs and installs three-phase electrical systems from incoming supply through to final circuits, ensuring balanced loads, appropriate protection, and capacity for future expansion.
Related Services
Industrial electrical contracting frequently sits alongside our commercial electrical installation and electrical auditing services. For facilities that also require design-led environments — such as visitor centres, corporate offices, or staff welfare areas within industrial sites — explore our commercial lighting design capabilities.
We also operate across North Wales, the North West, Scotland, and the wider UK — wherever your facilities are located.