Whether you’re replacing an ageing control system, expanding a production line, automating a new process, or upgrading obsolete hardware. Blackrow designs and builds industrial control panels that improve reliability, reduce downtime and support long-term operational performance.
At a glance:
- Bespoke design & manufacture in-house
- Grimsby & Leicester UK facilities
- NICEIC accredited · 18th Edition compliant
- BS EN 61439 certified panel builds
- Upgrades, retrofits & obsolete replacement
- UK-wide installation & commissioning
Our difference
Why Manufacturers Choose Blackrow
Blackrow combines control panel manufacturing with wider electrical, automation and engineering capabilities, providing clients with a complete project delivery solution. A single, accountable delivery partner from initial design through to full site commissioning.
Comprehensive Control & Automation Systems
Keeping production running, meeting compliance requirements and managing energy costs are daily challenges for manufacturers, food processors, beverage producers and industrial operators. Blackrow’s control panel and automation systems are built to address exactly these challenges.
Our solutions span from simple single motor starters through to complex multi-section motor control centres (MCCs), variable speed drive (VSD) panels, conveyor control panels, power factor correction panels, feeder pillars and full automation systems for food production lines.
In-House Control Systems Expertise
All control systems are designed and manufactured in-house by our experienced team of design and software engineers, ensuring quality, precision, and full project control.
Our capabilities include:
Panel Design & Manufacture
Bespoke control panel design and build, tailored to each customer’s operational and system requirements.
PLC Programming & Automation
Programming and automation solutions compatible with all leading PLC and SCADA platforms.
Inspection & Testing
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing expertise ensures systems meet strict safety and performance standards.
Regulatory Compliance
Work delivered in line with 18th Edition Electrical Regulations, supported by NICEIC accreditation.
On-Site Installation & Management
Experienced engineers capable of managing both minor upgrades and large-scale installations across industrial environments.
One Team.
Full Accountability.
Design to Commissioning.
Managing multiple contractors creates risk, in coordination, quality, programme and cost. Blackrow eliminates that risk. Our in-house capabilities span the full project lifecycle: engineering design, panel manufacture, mechanical installation, electrical engineering, pipework, fabrication, automation and commissioning.
One team, one contract, one point of accountability
- Single-source accountability from design to handover
- Faster lead times through in-house manufacture
- Mechanical & electrical integration by the same team
- Consistent quality across all project stages
- Full documentation: tests, drawings, O&M manuals
- Seamless integration with existing plant
- Reliable, timely delivery, dedicated PM team
Reliable Control Systems for Modern Industry
With experienced engineers, advanced design capabilities, and a strong commitment to safety and compliance, Blackrow Group delivers control and automation systems that support efficient, reliable, and future-ready industrial operations.