Tech & Project Insights

Driving Innovation Across Industries

At Beetle Engineering & Automation, the past year has been a journey of innovation, growth, and delivering impactful solutions. We’ve partnered with clients across sugar mills, mining operations, and industrial plants, ensuring they remain efficient, reliable, and future-ready. Our team has tackled complex challenges head-on, leveraging the latest in automation technology and control systems to drive operational excellence.

But our year wasn’t just about projects – it was about community, collaboration, and partnerships.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• Inspire Accounting and Business Services Pty Ltd for keeping our business on track.
• Kate McGeown from Clear Asset Finance
• Rockwell Automation (Adam Hore & Ben Muita) for their industry support.
• IPD (Kurt Martin and team) for exceptional product solutions.
• Remtron (Shane Sturgess) for their expertise and collaboration.
• Madison Technologies (Mario Pace) for reliable communication solutions.

Electrical Engineering & Industrial Automation Highlights

✅ Mackay Sugar:

• Comprehensive PCS Hardware Audit for lifecycle clarity.
• Upgraded Marian Mill’s cooling tower with advanced PLC and SCADA systems.
• Integrated real-time AEMO power pricing data into control systems.
• Resolved licensing challenges for Marian Mill’s Citect Anywhere SCADA.

✅ Somerset International Australia:

• 24/7 PCS support across multiple sites during their Lead Engineer’s leave.

✅ Major Electrical:

• Completed PLC & HMI programming and testing for surface fans and various underground equipment.
• Delivered functional descriptions for underground mining equipment.

✅ Sugar Australia:

• Conducted a detailed OT audit at the Racecourse Refinery to review current infrastructure and plan for future needs.

✅ Australian Power Equipment:

• Programmed new PLC and HMI HV switchboard systems destined for the new Mammoth Mine at Blackwater.

✅ PI Technical Services:

• Supported Foxleigh Mine’s ROM upgrade with expert reviews.
• Developed PLC & HMI programming for an underground mine's shotcrete machine.

Community Engagement & Partnerships:

Last year, we proudly sponsored the F1 in Schools Competition, supporting the Mackay Christian College Fusion team.

We also joined the Resource Industry Network, strengthening local community ties.

Special thanks to Rockwell Automation for the invitation to dinner at Rare Bar and Grill, where we connected with Paterson Flood Engineers and LogiCamms (now Verbrec Ltd).

Looking Ahead

We’re incredibly proud to have played a role in these transformative projects, delivering automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety. As we look to the future, we’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of industrial automation and control systems.

💬 Have a project in mind? Let’s talk! We’re here to help businesses achieve operational excellence and future-ready solutions.

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