Combined Technologies Limited (CTEK)

Celebrating Success Over a BBQ! A major achievement for the CTEK team with the successful completion of a critical control system upgrade at one of the most strategic Watercare Services Limited's WWTP operations! This project involved transitioning a live plant to updated control systems without causing any operational interruptions—an incredible feat made possible by expert project management, meticulous planning, and seamless cutover strategies. CTEK proudly led the design, build, and delivery, ensuring a smooth conversion from obsolete hardware to Watercare’s modern standards. A big thank you to Watercare Services Limited, McKay, and our exceptional team at Combined Technologies Limited (CTEK). Nothing beats celebrating success with great partners! #ControlSystemUpgrade #Teamwork #CTEK

Another Successful Industrial Automation Training Completed! We’re excited to share the success of our recent Introduction to Industrial Automation Training Program delivered at our clients site! This program introduced the latest concepts and fundamentals of industrial automation, blending hands-on training with real-world applications. Our expert trainer, Phil Lancaster, ensured the sessions were engaging and tailored to meet the client team’s needs. The outcome? Happy participants, enhanced skills, and boosted confidence to tackle some automation challenges like pros! A big thank you to the team for their enthusiasm and collaboration in making this training a success. Looking for tailored training solutions? Contact us today! #IndustrialAutomation #TrainingSuccess

Friday Funday at Blastacars®! 🏎💨 Nothing like kicking back with the ultimate karting experience, where it's all about speed, skill, and going sideways! Our team took to the track, unleashing their inner racers for some pure adrenaline-pumping fun! It was pedal-to-the-metal action, laughter, and friendly competition all around. Who knew our crew could handle those turns like pros? Thanks to Blastacars® for an epic experience - we’ll definitely be back to conquer the track!

We’re excited to share our continued success in delivering top-notch telemetry solutions for the water industry! Our expertise across various platforms ensures minimal downtime for our clients, and we couldn't be more thrilled. Recently, for one of our critical water infrastructure clients, we undertook extensive preparation work for planned upgrades of their modern Brodersen A/S RTUs. By creating a “Lab” environment, we successfully emulated the production system and tested the data flow between the RTU, Telemetry Server, and AVEVA #SystemPlatform. This thorough testing and our robust #QMS process delivered flawless performance and reliability. Hats off to Hendrik Venter and Ruvin Vinsika Kokuhennadige, who enjoyed both the challenging work and the spot during the install! Special thanks to our amazing electrical partner for their incredible teamwork. This success strengthens our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of New Zealand's water industry. We’re excited for the challenges ahead! Talk to us for any telemetry solutions. #WaterIndustry #TelemetrySolutions #Success #AvevaSystemPlatform #Teamwork #Innovation

Great to be back on the South Island – the views never disappoint! Productive site visits last week, laying the groundwork for next year's upgrades. It’s always rewarding to collaborate with our South Island clients, aligning on plans and preparing for winter shutdown projects. Exciting times ahead as we fine-tune the next steps. Looking forward to what’s next!

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome our newest team member, Jennifer Del Carmen, REE! Joining us all the way from the Philippines, she brings a wealth of experience in Electrical and Instrumentation, having progressed from a technician role to a Factory Automation Specialist at an Infant Nutrition Plant. Her expertise includes plant automation, production support, technology upgrades, and managing complex projects. She’s already diving into some of our key initiatives, including the Fonterra's major operations plant for their SCADA Upgrade Project (Aveva System Platform 2014/2017 to 2023), a major Council's Asset Center and Historian Upgrade, and providing onsite and remote support for various clients, covering production support, PLC troubleshooting, and HMI editing. We’re excited to have her on board and looking forward to the positive impact she will make. She's thrilled to be in New Zealand and eagerly awaiting Christmas when her husband will join her. Welcome to the team, Jen!

Graeme McDonald (First Watch) in the panel discussion at the recent NZ Cyber Security challenge conducted by the Department of Computer Science at The University of Waikato. The event co-sponsored by First Watch involves a series of challenges, designed with the aim of raising awareness about cyber security. Congratulations to the NZCSC24 Winners and proud to be an ongoing sponsor for this great event. #OT #cybersecurity

Two of our senior engineers Corrie Roux and Marco Valente are back from their trip across the ditch!  One of our key clients in Australia needed support to upgrade their aging infrastructure and expand their current automation platform, so who better to help than our dynamic duo? Marco, an Automation expert, and Corrie, an IT infrastructure engineer, worked diligently in unison, auditing our clients existing network infrastructure and migrating control systems to meet production demands. Now, they’re designing an enhanced robust and modern architecture to ensure a seamless upgrade, which will be scalable for their future requirements. We can't wait to see the new system in action! A few inquisitive locals even dropped by to meet the Kiwis. 🦘🐦 #OTInfrstructure #OTSecurity #ControlSystems

Project Update: Major FAT Preparations Underway! Exciting times at CTEK Auckland office as we gear up for a significant project FAT. Our team has been diligently testing and checking panels for the polymer dosing units of the wastewater treatment plant, a critical portion of the upgrades. This is one of the three Rockwell Automation PLCs being successfully converted for this plant, showcasing our technical prowess and dedication. Our team has been actively working on this project for the past six months, and things are progressing smoothly as planned. Stay tuned for more updates! #CTEK #Rockwell #Teamwork