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Hargrove Controls & Automation becomes ABB channel partner

Aug. 11, 2025
Swiss tech giant recognizes value-add capabilities of system integrator

Hargrove Controls & Automation, an industrial automation system integrator and a subsidiary of global EPC firm Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, has entered into a partnership with global automation and electrification technology company ABB as an ABB channel partner for process automation. Hargrove is a certified system integrator by the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA).

“This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to meet the needs of our clients,” said Heath Stephens, digitalization leader at Hargrove. “By leveraging ABB's expertise and advanced technologies, we are poised to enhance operational efficiency, improve productivity and drive sustainable growth for our clients.”

Wissam Assaf, head of global partner business at ABB’s energy industries and process industries division said: “ABB continuously develops a network of value-adding channel partners that enhance our market reach, so we are delighted to collaborate with Hargrove Controls & Automation. Partnerships help each customer to select the most suitable path to access ABB’s offering, which enables industry to outrun leaner and cleaner.”

Hargrove Controls & Automation is a multi-service automation group for plant automation, safety systems, industrial internet of things (IIoT) and industrial digitalization. Since its inception in 2012, the Hargrove Controls & Automation's team has grown to more than 130 control systems engineers and specialists across 19 offices. The team consists of panel builders, instrumentation designers, programmers, certified process safety engineers and process control engineers specializing in distributed control system (DCS), programmable logic controller (PLC) and safety instrumented system (SIS) integration, IT/OT, Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity.

Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1995, Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full-service EPC, automation, life sciences and technical services firm.

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