Award-winning system integration built on strong partnerships, vast expertise and steadfast business philosophy. From humble beginnings, Philco Systems’ reputation for providing high-quality service and specialist skillsets has resulted in the client base expanding globally.
Philco Systems started its journey in 1992 as Philco Computing and Automation CC, the brainchild of Robert Phillips who started operations from the garage of his home. By 1997, the CC grew into Philco Systems (Pty) Ltd, with the objective of catering to the processing and automation needs of the mining, metals and mineral processing industries in the Richards Bay area of KwaZulu-Natal.
With over 84 permanent and 25 contracted employees, Philco boasts a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, forming a comprehensive system integrator (SI) capable of delivering tailored turnkey automation solutions. We cover every aspect, from conceptual design to commissioning, and operate with around 10 construction teams, allowing us to tackle medium-sized projects with ease.
Philco has been associated with Rockwell Automation through its various SI programmes since 1998 and is a Gold-level Rockwell certified Systems Integrator.
This close working relationship has helped Philco flourish, garnering a number of Rockwell awards over the years in addition to a Certificate of Excellent Performance from South32 and an Occupational Health and Safety Africa Award along the way.
We now also have extensive experience integrating SCADA platforms like Wonderware Intouch and GE Fanuc Cimplicity, along with ABB and Siemens VSDs, and maintain valuable partnerships with ABB SA and ABB Switzerland for aluminum smelter rectifiers and ABB robotics, while actively pursuing enrollment in the Siemens system integrator program and providing support for select Siemens products.
At Philco Systems, training is paramount for our employees and clients, ensuring proficiency in the latest technologies. Our enduring philosophy revolves around integrity, employee investment, sound engineering, and unwavering client support, forming the foundation of our long-lasting client relationships.
We are proud to be a 51% Black South African owned company with a Level 4 BBBEEE rating.
The prime objectives of the company are to SAFELY provide a High QUALITY service to industry, backed by a professional support team at a competitive market price in the following key areas:
Philco’s vision for its future is to further build and improve upon the reputation it has earned in the automation industry over the last 30 years. It also plans on expanding the range of products it integrates in its solutions, the variety of industries it services and the range of solutions it can provide – and in doing so, diversify Philco’s client base.
The following industrial sectors have provided the bulk of our design, engineering and implementation experience and services:
Laboratory Automation
Philco Systems’ expertise lies specifically in these areas and the company has a staff compliment of approximately 50 dedicated and experienced employees.
The Philco Systems team consists of: Professional Engineers (BSc) in Automation; Senior Technologists; Automation & Electrical Technicians; a Design Team; E&I Construction teams, as well as Safety and Admin personnel.
