Power Controls Ltd

Power Controls Ltd (PCL) is a Christchurch-based industrial automation and electrical controls engineering company specialising in the design, build, and commissioning of control systems for New Zealand's processing and manufacturing sectors. We deliver end-to-end solutions across PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming; control panel design and manufacture; functional safety engineering; and electrical contracting. Our work spans food and beverage, dairy, natural fibre processing, and general manufacturing, industries where reliable, precisely engineered automation is critical to productivity and safety. PCL holds Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE) expertise in-house, giving our clients access to rigorous functional safety assessments and SIL-rated system design without the cost and delay of bringing in external specialists. We work across the full safety lifecycle, from hazard and risk assessment through to design, verification, and validation, in accordance with IEC 61508 and IEC 62061. Our capability extends to modern industrial communication technologies including IOLink and Edge Computing integration, enabling smarter, data-driven plant environments. We design systems that are built to last, are easy to maintain, and give operators genuine visibility and control of their processes. As a Christchurch-based pakihi, we understand New Zealands industrial landscape and take pride in building long-term client relationships grounded in technical excellence and straightforward communication. We are committed to growing a business that reflects our values, doing quality work, standing behind it, and contributing to a stronger Canterbury and New Zealand manufacturing base. Whether you need a new control system from the ground up, a legacy system migration, a safety upgrade, or ongoing controls support, PCL has the expertise to deliver.