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Automation That Keeps Your Operation Moving

Modern industrial facilities depend on automation to stay efficient, reliable and competitive. Knobelsdorff (KE) provides end-to-end automation solutions, including engineering, control panel design, system integration, programming and ongoing support.

We build automation that works in the real world, backed by the same team that installs, integrates and supports it long after startup.

End-to-End Automation

One Partner. Complete Automation Delivery.

Built by the Same Team That Runs it

Most automation providers stop at design or programming. KE carries it through.

  • One Team Across Engineering, Automation and Electrical

  • Systems Designed with Installation and Operation in Mind

  • Long-Term Support, Not Just Project Delivery

  • Real-World Process Knowledge Across Industrial Environments

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Built to Support Every Part of Your Operation

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    TerraKE™ Platform

    One platform for streamlined operations

    A proprietary, customizable MES designed to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and provide real-time operational visibility across your facility.

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    Data Operations

    See your operation in real time

    Centralized monitoring and real-time system visibility allow your team to track performance, identify issues early and respond faster.

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    Control Panels

    Built for performance and compliance

    UL 508A and UL 698A control panels designed, built and programmed for your application. Every panel is created with precision, clear layout and installation efficiency in mind.

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    Automation & Controls Integration

    From concept to commissioning

    We design systems that adapt to your operation, delivering complete control system integration by connecting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and field devices into a fully functional system.

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    Electrical Engineering

    Designs that support real-world performance

    From power distribution to system analysis, our engineering team delivers practical, code-compliant designs that support safe and efficient operations across your facility.

Our Automation & Controls Engineering Projects

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Smarter Grain Flow Control

Hubbard Feeds

Iowa City, IA

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Optimized Grain Handling

ALCIVIA

Hager City, WI

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Enterprise-Wide Process Visibility

Miller Milling

All Locations

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Safer, Streamlined Operations

Ag Partners

Pine Island & Goodhue, MN

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High-Efficiency Grain Movement

J.D. Heiskell

Stratford, TX

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Next-Gen Facility Automation

Perdue Ag (In Progress)

Chesapeake, VA

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Future-Ready Grain Systems

Ethanol Plant

Nebraska

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Advanced Feed Mill TMS & Insights

Ag Com (In Progress)

Gettysburg, PA

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Where We Fit Best

System Upgrades & Modernization

Facilities replacing outdated control systems or expanding existing operations. We bring legacy systems up to current standards without disrupting production.

New Facility Builds

Projects that require automation from the ground up. We design, build and integrate complete systems that are ready to run at startup.

Operational Visibility & Control

Teams that need better insight into their operation. We connect equipment and data into one system so operators can see what is happening and act quickly.

Complex Industrial Processes

Environments with multiple systems, processes and dependencies. We design automation that keeps everything working together reliably.

Long-Term Support & Ownership

Organizations looking for a partner that stays involved after startup. We support, maintain and improve systems over time.

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Let’s Build a System That Works for You

Whether you’re upgrading an existing facility or starting from the ground up, KE delivers automation that connects your operation from end to end.

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