Industrial
Automation &
Systems Integration

Industrial Automation Services & Industry 4.0 Solutions

Industrial automation is a specialized field that requires in-depth technical knowledge and hands-on expertise. As an industrial systems integrator, Baker Group is equipped to handle the complex challenges of designing and implementing reliable automation systems. Some clients come to us without in-house automation expertise, while others have experienced teams looking for extra support. No matter the starting point, we step in as a trusted industrial digitalization partner to help bring your automation goals to life with precision and efficiency.

We serve a wide range of industries across the Midwest and nationwide including agricultural, discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, oil and gas, food and beverage, automotive and water/wastewater. Our industry 4.0 solutions are designed to improve plant performance, optimize manufacturing equipment and support industrial asset management while keeping operations on schedule and helping teams meet production goals with confidence.

Your Innovative Industrial Systems Integrator

Our industrial automation services empower you to optimize operations through systems that monitor, protect and streamline production. By combining various technologies such as sensors, robots, software and controls, our industrial automation and control systems create one cohesive system, driving efficiencies across operations and delivering critical information for timely decision-making.

If your plant or manufacturing operation lacks the internal resources to implement automation, Baker Group is the partner you need. As a trusted industrial systems integrator, we design, implement and maintain customized systems that improve efficiency and reduce downtime. From supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system design to ongoing support, we deliver complete industrial 4.0 digitalization solutions with in-house expertise, including engineering, UL panel building, integration and commissioning.

Our Industrial 4.0 Automation & Control Systems Streamline Productivity

At Baker Group, we design and implement industrial digitalization solutions that reduce downtime, improve precision and free up your team to focus on more technical work. For us, it’s not just about adding new tech, it’s about enabling smarter, safer and more cost-effective operations.

SCADA System Design

Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Design

A well-built SCADA system puts control in your hands, whether you're on the plant floor or checking in from a remote location. SCADA gives your team a clear view of everything happening across your facility, helping you monitor, manage and respond in real time.

Our experienced engineers specialize in SCADA system design that combines remote access, intelligent alarms, performance tracking and database integration. From connecting machine level controls to generating custom reports, we deliver systems that help your operation run smarter, safer and more efficiently.

PLC & HMI Digitalization

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Human Machine Interface Panels (HMIs)

In an era of industry growth dominated by data and digitalization, Baker Group helps plants stay at the top of their game with modernized programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interface (HMI) panels. From selecting and deploying controls tailored to your operations to strategizing PLC and HMI integration and digitalization across your facility, we help introduce proven industrial 4.0 solutions to your business. Access data in real-time to assess equipment performance, streamline quality control, enable efficiencies and more. Upgrade antiquated systems holding you back with Baker Group’s expert automation solutions and systems integration expertise for connectivity on the production floor.

UL Panels

UL508A & 698A Panel Shop

We’re a certified UL panel shop, known for designing and building control panels that meet the highest safety and quality standards. As a trusted UL panel shop, our team follows the UL 508A standard, ensuring every panel is reliable, safe and compliant with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

We stand out as one of the few companies in the Des Moines and Kansas City areas with the expertise to design, build and certify UL 698A and UL 203 panels for hazardous environments, shipping panels anywhere across the U.S. and Canada. These hazardous area panels are approved for use in Class I, II and III locations, covering all divisions and groups. We also specialize in custom solutions for Purge and Pressurized and Explosion Proof panels, ensuring your facility receives safe, reliable and tailored solutions for even the most challenging environments.

Maximize Production & Performance With Our Industrial Asset Management Solutions

Automation is at the core of forward-thinking industrial operations. When paired with industrial asset management, automation and control systems offer real-time insights that help teams track performance, reduce downtime and identify opportunities for long-term cost savings. With advanced diagnostics and predictive analytics, operations shift from being reactive to proactive, enabling teams to anticipate issues and make adjustments before they impact productivity.

Automation and real-time tracking technologies help monitor and maintain overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), giving industrial leaders a clearer view of equipment performance and asset security. By harnessing this data, teams can make more informed decisions to optimize existing equipment, extend its lifespan and often avoid costly replacements.

Whether you need a partner to plan, build or maintain your automation systems—or step in at any point along the way—Baker Group delivers reliable, scalable solutions backed by decades of expertise.

Industrial Automation At Work

Industrial automation improves facility operations by optimizing performance. At Baker Group, we deliver custom solutions in manufacturing, process control, power management, HVAC and machine vision to meet your plant’s specific needs. See how our expertise applies to you:

Manufacturing Systems

As an industrial systems integrator, Baker Group designs and implements automated systems that enhance manufacturing operations, improving efficiency and minimizing downtime. We focus on creating solutions that streamline workflows, giving you the control and flexibility needed to keep production on track.

We know that every manufacturing facility has its own set of challenges, and that’s why we take a hands-on approach to create solutions that work for you. With our deep expertise in industrial automation, we ensure your systems are fine-tuned to meet the exact needs of your operation, keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently.

Process Systems

Running a smooth operation depends on reliable process systems. We work with plants to automate the tasks that have to happen the same way every time, like flow, pressure, temperature and level control.

Our team designs and integrates systems that handle everything from machine coding management to track-and-trace capabilities using barcoding or RFID tagging. Whether you're in a standard or hazardous environment, we build process systems that are safe, efficient and made to last. When it comes to industrial digitalization done right, we’re the team you call.

Power Systems

Power Distribution Control Systems (PDCS) & Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)

Baker Group specializes in power management systems that support efficient, reliable operations. Our power distribution control systems (PDCS) manage the flow of electricity across your facility to maximize energy efficiency and performance. Paired with our electric power monitoring systems (EPMS), which track real-time energy use and detect system anomalies, you gain the insight needed to fine-tune operations and avoid costly downtime.

HVAC Systems

At Baker Group, our HVAC systems are built to ensure your facility maintains optimal conditions. In industrial settings, managing temperature, humidity and pressure is crucial for comfort but also to protect your equipment, preserve product quality and support operations. Our HVAC control systems are customized to meet the specific needs of your plant, offering reliable environmental controls across all aspects of your operation. Whether your focus is on manufacturing, storage or specialized processes, our solutions guarantee your systems run seamlessly, improve operational efficiency and safeguard your equipment and personnel for the long term.

Machine Vision

Machine Vision Systems

Our team designs machine vision systems that enhance automation by allowing equipment to detect and respond to specific conditions or deficiencies. Using advanced technologies like thermal imaging, these systems monitor equipment temperatures to prevent overheating before it becomes a critical issue. Visual inspections are also used to identify quality problems, such as misapplied labels or defects in the production line. By integrating machine vision into your operations, you can reduce waste and ensure quality standards are met every time.

Trusted Industrial Systems Integrator For Clients Across The Midwest

Baker Group has successfully completed a wide range of industrial automation projects, from improving production line efficiency to enhancing system security. With expertise across industries such as agriculture, food and beverage and oil and gas, we plan, design and integrate solutions that make a difference. Explore our work firsthand:

Modular Fabrication

Modular Precision: Offsite-Built Skid Lifted into Place

Industrial

Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery Automation Upgrade

Industrial

Robotics Automation Partner

Modular Fabrication

Chevron Ralston

Industrial

Bud & Mary's Expansion

Industrial

Barilla America HVAC Upgrades

Industrial

Transforming Thombert's Tire Production

Industrial

3M Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment

A Client-For-Life Approach Makes Us The Ideal Partner For Industrial Digitalization

Our plan, build, maintain approach is the foundation of our industrial automation services, establishing us as a reliable partner throughout the entire lifecycle of your industrial automation and control systems. This strategy embodies our client-for-life mission, offering continuous, seamless support from the planning stages through long-term maintenance, and everywhere in between.

Plan Strategic Automation

In the planning phase, we partner with clients to identify operational challenges, define project goals and create a detailed budget and timeline. Our team takes a tailored approach, ensuring every inch of the plan is designed to optimize your industrial automation systems for success from the start.

Build Integrated Systems

When it’s time to build, we engineer and implement turnkey automation systems designed for seamless integration. Our offsite fabrication capabilities allow us to design, assemble and test components in a controlled environment, minimizing startup risks, reducing costs and ensuring efficient on-site deployment.

Maintain Performance & Protection

In the maintenance phase, our team is focused on responding to requests that enhance systems, service equipment and help clients plan future improvements. We specialize in industrial asset and lifecycle management to ensure your systems operate at peak performance while remaining fully supported and upgradable. This tailored approach ensures your industrial automation systems remain optimized.

Our Industrial Automation Partners

We’re proud to partner with industry-leading vendors for industrial automation to enable a vast array of systems integration and digitalization opportunities for our clients.

Enable Efficiencies With Baker Group As Your Industrial Systems Integrator

Baker Group delivers reliable, hands-on industrial automation services that help your operation run safer and more efficiently. As a U.S.-based industrial systems integrator, we manage everything from power and process systems to SCADA system design, installation and long-term support. Whether you're planning a new system or maintaining existing equipment, our team delivers industrial 4.0 solutions that work and keep working for long-term performance. Take a closer look at our industrial capabilities and give us a call at 855.262.4000 to talk through your project.