Ar Controls Ltd

AR Controls Ltd is an industrial automation system integrator and control panel manufacturer based in Sunderland, UK, specializing in turnkey automation solutions for automotive, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and general manufacturing industries. Founded in 2013, the company operates a 16,000-square-foot workshop facility housing Rittal Perforex CNC panel machining centers and Markforged 3D printing equipment for custom mechanical and electrical fabrication. The firm delivers end-to-end automation engineering services, including control panel design built to UL508A and BS EN 61439 standards, functional safety assessments, and machine vision inspection systems. Their team of over 20 engineers provides PLC and SCADA programming across major hardware platforms including Siemens SIMATIC, Mitsubishi Electric Q Series, Omron NJ/NX, and Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley. AR Controls custom-designs and integrates automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems using the Siemens SIMOVE platform, articulated industrial robotic arms from Fanuc, and bespoke conveyor lines. The company serves major industrial clients across the United Kingdom, including OEMs such as Nissan, Jaguar Land Rover, Caterpillar, and Marelli. Additional billable technical capabilities encompass condition-based monitoring, VSD energy retrofits, on-site breakdown support, system commissioning, and 24/7 emergency callout services.