Ferrocontrol Steuerungssysteme GmbH & Co. KG, Herford, and ECKELMANN AG, Wiesbaden, are medium-sized automation partners for machine and plant manufacturers. For over 35 years both companies have focused on the development and production of automation solutions which are tailored to individual functional requirements and the conditions pertaining to each specific machine and plant environment. The spectrum of solutions ranges from compact device control systems to complete automation solutions for large-scale, distributed industrial plants. Key target industries are: Machine manufacturing, textile machinery and machine tools, printing and paper, electronics, metallurgical industry, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, industrial refrigeration, raw materials and construction materials, medical engineering, foodstuffs and fodder.