INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION FROM SALZBURG
Engineering for industry, energy and complex plants.
HR-Automation GmbH plans, programs and modernizes industrial automation solutions. From electrical engineering and PLC programming to process control and commissioning, we support new installations as well as existing plants throughout their lifecycle.
Core engineering
PLC / SIMATIC
SIMATIC PCS 7
EPLAN
Process Control
Commissioning
Retrofit
Engineering disciplines that belong together
Our focus is not on selling individual products. We connect control, electrical documentation, process systems and commissioning around the actual plant requirement.
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PLC & Automation Engineering
Control software for machines, process plants and industrial systems: from brownfield upgrades to new automation concepts.
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Process Control & SCADA
DCS/SCADA, HMI, alarming and operator concepts for transparent and maintainable plant operation.
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SIMATIC PCS 7 Engineering
Engineering, extension and modernization of PCS 7 systems with a strong brownfield and lifecycle focus.
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EPLAN Engineering
Electrical engineering and documentation designed for operation, maintenance and future modifications.
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Commissioning & Support
I/O checks, functional testing, troubleshooting, optimization and structured handover on site.
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Retrofit & Modernization
Upgrade control and process systems without replacing plant components that still provide reliable value.
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Electrical & Panel Interface
Consistent engineering across automation, electrical documentation, panel building and field interfaces.
Core industries: without artificial boundaries
These sectors represent areas of particular project experience. They are core strengths, not a closed list: we are equally open to evaluating other plants and industrial applications based on the technical task.
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Hydropower
Automation, process control and modernization for hydropower and energy plants.
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Water treatment
Control and process systems for pumps, valves, instrumentation, treatment stages and auxiliary systems.
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Paper & process industry
Experience with batch processes, coating preparation and process control.
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Machine & plant engineering
Engineering support from concept and software to commissioning.
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Other industries & special plants
If your industry is not listed, we assess the application openly and provide a clear feasibility response.
What clients value about working with HR-Automation GmbH
As a specialized SME, we combine short decision paths with direct technical communication. When a project requires additional disciplines, capacity or specialist expertise, we work with a trusted network of partners, manufacturers and suppliers.
- Direct technical communication instead of unnecessary layers.
- Vendor-aware engineering focused on proven industrial platforms.
- Scalable project execution from focused engineering packages to extensive plants.
- Qualified partners are integrated where additional capacity or specialist disciplines are required.
- Maintainability and documentation are considered from the beginning.
Short decision paths and a scalable partner network
Our lean structure keeps projects responsive. For larger plants, qualified partners expand the delivery team while the customer retains a clear technical point of contact.
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Large projects & partner network
Own engineering expertise is combined with qualified partners and clear responsibilities.
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Spare parts & obsolescence
We activate manufacturer, supplier and partner contacts while evaluating technically viable alternatives.
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Open to new applications
Projects outside our core industries are assessed individually and transparently.
From installed base to stable operation
Assessment
Clarify installed base, requirements, interfaces, risks and available documentation.
Engineering
Define automation, electrical and migration architecture with clear responsibilities.
Implementation
Develop PLC, DCS/SCADA, HMI and interfaces in a structured way.
Test & Commission
Verify I/O, sequences, alarming, operator functions and plant behaviour.
Handover & Support
Deliver documented project status, backups and open-point tracking.
Latest technical articles
Technical articles on automation, retrofit, commissioning and plant operation.
Older automation systems: source the spare, replace it or modernize?
When a module fails, the fastest available spare is not always the best long-term answer. Compatibility, plant risk and lifecycle matter.
Brownfield retrofit: why a proper site survey saves time
In older plants, drawings, software and actual wiring do not always match. A structured survey reduces this risk before modifications start.
Commissioning preparation: what to clarify before the first I/O check
Good commissioning starts before the first signal test. Clear responsibilities, current documentation and defined test steps save valuable site time.
Hydropower automation: information that helps with an initial project assessment
A first technical assessment usually needs only a structured overview of the plant, control system, process control and planned modification.
Technical guidance for real project decisions
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PCS 7 migration pre-check
What should be known about versions, interfaces and rollback before a migration.
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Automation retrofit checklist
How to scope brownfield risk, shutdown windows and testing before ordering hardware.
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FAT / SAT / commissioning
A practical test and handover checklist for automation projects.
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EPLAN for existing plants
Documentation elements that make maintenance and later upgrades faster.
Discuss your plant or project
Planning a new automation system, modernizing an existing plant or looking for commissioning support? Send us a short technical outline. We will assess how we can support the project.