Proeon Turns 15
On 26 July Proeon Systems welcomed many clients, suppliers, and friends to join in festivities and look back on its achievements and projects completed past and present. Our celebrations began with informal networking; discussions and review of Proeon’s achievements, which was followed by tours of our facilities and a unique opportunity to participate in the demonstration of our very own “Terri the Turbine” which is a jet engine circa 1970 which our engineers have reprogrammed to be run on a modern control system via an iPad, which managed to whet everyone’s appetite ready for our Hog Roast Lunch and some Proeon Birthday Cake.
Proeon Systems started in Norfolk and has grown significantly from its humble beginnings in a garden shed to a multi-million pound business, employing around 50 highly skilled engineers and support staff operating across the globe for many well-known international household names, and a proud participant in the EDP Future 50 initiative.
Proeon Systems is the brainchild of two entrepreneurial engineers who started by providing consultancy services and had the vision to develop further offering cutting edge automation solutions to the oil & Gas market. Control and Automation in the industrial environment has moved on a lot in the last 15 years, with developments in technology, wireless communication, control, data management, and of course addressing new risks such as cyber security.
So what makes it so special? Proeon has kept true to its original ethos focusing on complex and critical control solutions, providing levels of specialist knowledge and experience that only comes from operating in the industries for many years.
Proeon has maintained its presence at the forefront of providing technical solutions with a specific focus; providing services and solutions to clients with aging legacy infrastructure, often obsolete and unsupportable and bringing it up to state of the art. How many times have you changed your laptop or indeed your mobile phone in the last 10 years? Industrial control and automation is often kept operating for 20-30 years - Remember Microsoft DOS? Well it is still found in many operating industrial systems.
Proeon have made it their drive to support clients to invest and make the change-over to the latest in hardware and software on some of the most complex systems. With staff ranging from 30+ years’ experience in the field right through to a yearly intake on an apprenticeship scheme; Proeon continues to invest in its future, expanding its knowledge and service support.
With its facilities at the Hethel Engineering Centre, just outside of Wymondham, Proeon has built its business to be able to engineer, procure, construct, install, commission and service entire control suites for some of the most critical and demanding applications, keeping industry working and energy coming to our homes, ensuring people keep safe at work.
Almost two years ago and in line with their strategic business plan for continued growth, the two family owners of the business Kevin and Eddie took the decision to recruit and appoint Richard Miller as Managing Director of the business. Now with even bigger plans, Proeon are quick to reassure they have not lost any of their accessibility, or customer service focus.
“We’re really excited to have come this far with Proeon, the future is really looking bright for us, and our new and existing clients agree” said Director and founding member Kevin Magee.
“With a 50 strong workforce and the scale of projects increasing, we’re now planning our next 15 years where we will grow and expand into our own facilities” said Richard Miller MD
We are delighted to be Finalists in the South Norfolk Business Awards and will be attending the Awards evening on 5 February 2019, at Dunston Hall, Norwich.
Proeon Commercial Team attending Subsea Expo in Aberdeen on 5-6 February 2019. Meet up with them for a discussion: proeon@proeon.co.uk
Summer BBQ with MIGSOLV - Our Business Development Manager will be attending the MIGSOLV, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce & Tech East Summer BBQ on Wednesday 12 September to network with colleagues and take advantage of the guided tour around MIGSOLV’s data centre facilities.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 12 September, 2018 -17:00 to 20:00
Venue: The grounds of MIGSOLV, Data Centre, 40 Barnard Rd, Norwich NR5 9JB
Member Rate: FREE TO ATTEND
Non-Member Rate: FREE TO ATTEND
Proeon’s Business Development Manger, Dr Dorain Hindmarsh, will be attending the Subsea UK Networking Dinner. Participating in an evening of networking and to hear from Subsea UK’s CEO on the latest development in subsea.
Date: Tuesday 18 September
Venue: Skylon, Southbank Centre, Belevedere Road, London..
Proeon Systems Exhibiting at rescheduled SNS2018. Come along to visit us during 16-17 May on Stand C17, to find out how we can assist with your industrial control & safety system needs.
Siemens SP Conference - 08 March 2018
Dr Dorian Hindmarsh, Business Development Manager will be attending this Conference in Leeds, together with Sandeep Menon, Commercial Engineer to hear from Siemens on current updates, together with the opportunity to network with colleagues during the Conference itself and at the Dinner in the evening.
SNS2018, 28 February-01 March, Norfolk Showground, Norwich
Come along and hear from our Director, Mr Kevin Magee, who is participating as a speaker at the Conference, together with the Commercial Team who will be exhibiting on Stand C17. Come along and have a chat to us, to see where Proeon Systems can assist you!
Proeon Systems will be visiting Subsea Expo on 07-09 February 2018 in Aberdeen, taking the opportunity to network with colleagues, existing and new clients. Look forward to seeing you there! To meet up with our Sales Engineer Shaun Edgar please e:shaune@proeon.co.uk
Our Business Development Manager is attending this event at International Aviation Academy, Norwich
SPE Offshore Europe is recognised by offshore E&P professionals as Europe’s leading E&P event...
Proeon Systems will be participating in the Engineering & Technology Solutions Exhibition "Meeting the supply chain needs of Sellafield's Tier 2 contractors on Tuesday 11 July at Birchwood Park, Warrington.
Offshore Wind Energy 2017 on 7 June we will be visiting the exhibition of over 400 exhibitors who are showcasing first class services and expertise by committed players at the cutting edge of the offshore wind industry. more info - visit offshorewind2017.com
Showcasing the innovations and technologies that are transforming utilities. Meet the people who are driving this change.
The UK’s utilities event takes place 23-24 May 2017.
The UK Infrastructure Show: Constructing the Future connects supply chains in this multi-billion pound sector, and offers insight and engagement to all currently involved in – or aspiring to join – major projects.
Officially supported by CompeteFor– the leading infrastructure supply chain service – and many major ongoing and future infrastructure projects including HS2, Tideway and Transport for London the inaugural UK Infrastructure Show 2017 will provide participants with a unique opportunity to engage, connect and collaborate with a vast array of key projects, decision makers and influencers representing all areas throughout the supply chain.
With spend in the defence sector amounting to over £19 billion per year and a pledge to meet NATO’s target of spending 2% of national income on defence every year until 2020, the procurement and supply chain function within the defence sector has never been more important.
In addition, the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 outlined that an investment of £178 billion will be made on new equipment and equipment support over the next ten years.
Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2017 will provide both buyers and suppliers engaged throughout the defence acquisition supply chain with an invaluable opportunity to enhance knowledge, share best practice and showcase innovation, in addition to gaining an insight into the latest policies and initiatives currently impacting the defence procurement marketplace.
Hazardex 2017 International Conference & Exhibition for hazardous area and process safety specialists will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Runcorn, Cheshire, on March 2 & 3.
The event aims to strengthen and expand the community that looks to the Hazardex website and journal for industry intelligence and information.
EEEGR’s flagship Southern North Sea conference is the most important event for the energy sector in the East of England. Taking place over two days at the Norfolk Showground Arena in Norwich, SNS2017 will be the largest conference and exhibition EEEGR has ever delivered attracting upwards of 700 delegates from across the industry and supply chain.
Hosted by UK's Department for International Trade (DIT), a networking opportunity providing valuable insights and opportunities into the civil nuclear marketplace.
Meet our Business Development Manager Dr Dorian Hindmarsh, when he attends the above event. For more information on Proeon Systems, please contact us: +44 (0)1953 859 110
Our Sales Engineer, Nick Townshend will be attending this event in Aberdeen and networking with colleagues.
If you would like to arrange a meeting with Nick please contact us: email: Nickt@proeon.co.uk;
T: 01953 859 110; M: 07765 400 715
The morning seminar is presented by FSCL's Mr Amir Akhlaghi, and PSL's Kevin Magee.
Providing delegates with an overview of the International Standards for Functional Safety Services IEC61508 (The original standard) and thus its process industry derivative IEC 61511.
IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 are considered risk and performance based standards, whereby the engineering of the Safety Instrumented System (SIS) must meet specific performance requirements based on the level of risk reduction it provides. The main aim of these performance requirements is to ensure the SIS is fit for purpose through systematic functional safety lifecycle.
The presentation will detail the requirements placed on the designer of SIS and how these requirements can be managed through the project.
Topics covered will be:
The even will be at the Hethel Engineering Centre, Norwich, NR14 8FB, and ample parking is provided.
To register for this free event or speak to us about your Functional Safety requirements, please contact Proeon on +44(0)1953 859110.
Proeon will be in attendance at the National Women In Engineering Day on the 23rd June. Further details to follow.
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