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High-Volume Panel Production for Mission-Critical Infrastructure

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Services Performed

The Situation

As demand for hyperscale data centers continues to grow, the customer required a partner capable of delivering a large volume of complex UL 508A and 698A control panels on an aggressive schedule without compromising quality or performance. The project called for 188 control panels to support critical infrastructure across 12 of the facility’s 18 data halls, with the first phase requiring 94 panels in 7 weeks.

For KE, this represented an opportunity to expand its Automation expertise into the rapidly growing data center market while demonstrating the scalability of its panel shop and execution model.

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The Solution

KE delivered a turnkey solution that combined control panel manufacturing, PLC development, software programming, electrical installation, and commissioning under one team. Leveraging an organized production model and experienced automation professionals, the team established an efficient workflow capable of producing a high volume of panels while maintaining quality and meeting demanding project milestones, producing 14 panels per week with device configuration more than 90% complete before shipment.

Strong supply chain partnerships also played a critical role. Through long-standing vendor relationships, KE secured critical components, including PLCs and communication hardware, despite industry procurement challenges, allowing production to remain on schedule.

The Impact

The customer’s aggressive timeline was intended to test KE’s execution capabilities - KE not only met the deadline but delivered ahead of schedule, reinforcing confidence in KE’s capabilities for complex data center automation projects.

With Phase 2 already underway, KE continues to support the project through additional control panel production, installation, commissioning, software programming, and automation systems for supporting air-cooled infrastructure. The project demonstrates KE’s ability to deliver turnkey automation solutions for mission-critical facilities while scaling to meet the demands of today’s largest data center developments.

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  • 188 Control Panels Built in 16-Weeks
  • UL 508A & UL 698A Certified Control Panels
  • 3 Independent Reviews for Every Panel Before Shipment

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