Material Handling Controls Solutions Built for Integrators
Reduce risk, simplify commissioning, and gain a controls partner that executes on your standards.
Many of our engineers come from the integration world, so we know how tight schedules, unclear specs, and shifting requirements can strain project delivery. SSI Automation was built to align with integrators’ workflows, platforms, and field processes, delivering dependable, tested control logic that scales with your projects.
Built to Solve Your Challenges
Your customers expect precision and speed. You need a controls partner who delivers both. Whether we help support your existing project efforts or we step in to manage an entire project, our controls solutions are designed to help reduce your biggest pain points.
- Missed Timelines? Our pre-tested PLC/IPCs and simulation-first process reduce onsite debugging and shorten startup time.
- Inconsistent Vendors? Every project includes standardized templates and change-managed documentation.
- Need Bandwidth? We integrate with your engineering tools and naming conventions to act as a seamless extension of your team.
At SSI Automation, our engineers plug directly into your workflow. Our experienced team will work with you to adapt to your tools, templates, and communication cadence to make every engagement seamless.
A Modular, Proven Approach That Works
Our automation and controls solutions are built to scale with you. By standardizing where it counts and staying flexible where it matters, we help integrators deliver projects faster and more consistently.
Key Features:
- Reusable Logic, Validated Templates:Faster programming and fewer rework cycles.
- Diagnostics-Ready Architecture:Built-in tools to simplify startup and troubleshooting.
- Platform-Agnostic Execution:We support Rockwell, Siemens, and more—your tools, your choice.
- Simulation-Based Testing: Commission confidently with pre-tested logic.
- Structured SOPs:Every project includes documentation, QA checklists, and startup playbooks.
How We Collaborate With Integrators
From kickoff to commissioning, we operate as an extension of your engineering team, supporting everything from PLC/IPCs to onsite validation.
Our collaborative process includes:
- Early Alignment: Define PLC platforms, fieldbus standards (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, etc.)
- Logic Development: Build and test equipment-layer logic to match your design.
- Simulation-Based Testing: Validate interlocks, fault recovery, and safety logic before floor commissioning.
- Seamless Commissioning: Deliver plug-and-play systems and clean handoffs for final deployment.
Modernize and Extend System Life With ReControls
Legacy control systems usually don’t age gracefully. Over time, they create hidden operational risks, including limited replacement parts, unsupported platforms, recurring downtime, and inconsistent performance.
SSI Automation’s ReControls services modernize your system’s automation, helping you maintain productivity and reliability without the disruption or cost of full replacement.
Our team evaluates your existing setup, identifies aging components, and delivers a path forward. Whether it’s converting outdated PLCs and IPCs, upgrading communication networks, or rewriting logic to meet modern standards, we focus on extending the life of your current investment while preparing your system for the future.
How We Modernize
- Legacy System Assessments: We evaluate your current PLC, IPC, and network infrastructure to identify obsolescence risks and improvement opportunities.
- Modern Platform Migration: Seamless transition to supported platforms like Rockwell or Siemens, including reprogramming, logic conversion, and hardware upgrades.
- Clean, Documented Logic: Updated and fully documented code libraries simplify future maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Improved Diagnostics and Visibility: Enhanced fault detection and real-time system insights reduce mean time to repair (MTTR).
- Minimal Downtime, Maximum Continuity:Our phased migration approach keeps your operations running while upgrades take place.
When you upgrade your controls system with SSI Automation, you gain a smarter, more reliable system, including consistent performance, simplified maintenance, and stronger uptime.
What It’s Like to Work With Steele Solutions Controls
You need partners who can provide extra bandwidth, keep documentation consistent and deliver on-time and on-budget solutions. Here’s what you can expect from our team:
- Fast estimating turnaround and responsive project kickoff
- Clean documentation and standardized deliverables
- Transparent schedules with milestone check-ins
- Remote or on-site commissioning support
- Post-go-live SLAs and responsive lifecycle service
End-to-End Controls and Electrical Engineering
Whether you need extra bandwidth or a full turnkey solution, we offer flexible engagement models that align with your workload.
Our capabilities include:
- PLC/HMI programming and modular logic design
- AutoCAD Electrical design and panel build coordination
- Simulation-ready development and digital twin commissioning
- Field coordination and electrical inspection support
- Post-launch service, retrofits, and WCS logic upgrades
Choose what fits your unique needs: white-label, co-branded, or direct delivery. Take a deep-dive into our capabilities here.
Ready to Scale With Confidence?
Don’t let outdated industrial controls and automation systems limit your operations. SSI Automation delivers solutions that are reliable today and ready for what’s next.
FAQs from Integrators
We specialize in material handling automation for parcel, e-commerce, and warehouse environments, providing support to integrators offering everything from design to commissioning.
Yes. Our team works with your templates, naming conventions, and tools, including Rockwell, Siemens, and AutoCAD Electrical.
By using reusable code blocks, simulation-based testing, and defined QA workflows, we minimize rework and field issues.
We offer flexible engagement: design-only, design + build, or full turnkey delivery depending on your needs. We want to work with our integrator partners to deliver high-quality control solutions.
Absolutely. Our modular codebase and structured documentation allow us to deploy rapidly across multiple sites without sacrificing quality.