Expertise

Electrical Engineering & Systems Integration

Resources and Knowledge to Help Your Business Grow

The Fitch Company is a respected leader in electrical engineering and systems integration and automation to industrial and commercial markets. Our core foundation resides in excellence with a commitment to quality and precision execution of projects for our customers. We are uniquely suited for retrofit projects, with experience in the special considerations involved in interfacing with existing equipment and schedules of an operating facility. In addition, our depth and expertise allows us to be an integral participant in green field installations.

Electrical Design
Instrumentation Design
Control System Upgrades
Advanced Process Control
Field Engineering
DCS Programming Services
PLC Programming
SCADA Configuration
CAD & Documentation Control Services
Software and Network Implementation
P&ID Development and Process Design

Electrical Engineering Services

Optimize reliability and improve product quality with a system upgrade installed by The Fitch Company. We act with flexibility and the competitive advantage of a smaller company while bringing the technical depth of industry experts you expect to meet your goals.

Our UL certified panel shop specializes in panel design and assembly and complements our in-field engineering services. Our UL certification includes UL508A, UL698A, and hazardous area panels (NRBX and NNNY). We also provide compliance to relevant standards and can offer electrical installation and sub-contractor management.

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CAPABILITIES

Feasibility Studies
Capital Request Estimates
Reverse Engineering
Construction Coordination
Cost Estimating
Contractor Bid Package
MCC, VFD and Motor Specifications
Plant Power Distribution Plan
Cabinet Design and Control Panel Assembly
Factory Acceptance Test
Start-Up and Commissioning
System Training

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PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID)
Functional Descriptions (FD’s)
SAMA Diagrams
General Arrangement Drawings
Single Line Drawings
Schematic Drawings
Bill of Materials
I/O Schedules
Device Schedules
Cable Schedules
Wiring Schedules

System Integration Services

The Fitch Company has extensive capabilities for developing and installing electrical systems, DCS/PLC, and hybrid control system programming for varied processes. We are competitive nationally on many electrical and control projects.

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SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

ABB 800XA
Citect
Emerson Controlwave
Emerson DeltaV
Foxboro IA
GE Fanuc PLC’s and IFIX HMI
Honeywell Experion and TDC
Indusoft
Modicon PLCs
Moore Products
Omron PLCs
RedLion HMIs and Control Systems
Rockwell Automation Software / Allen Bradley PLC’s (All Platforms)
Siemens
Wonderware Intouch

Instrumentation Applications

Efficient Engineering Solutions for Specific Client Objectives

Installation application of measuring instruments is a critical component for automated process control systems. Working with the highest quality equipment partners, we will guide your staff to improve system performance through proper application and instrumentation specification.

Process Performance Evaluation and Generation
P&ID Verification
Instrumentation Specification
System Loop Tuning and Optimization
Trending/Archiving Specifications
Instrument Loop Documentation

Panel Component Specification and Design
Panel Building Utilizing Your Design
Panel Testing and Software Testing of Programmed Components and Communication Interfaces
Bound and Electronic Copies of Installation Instructions for All Active Electrical Components
Shipping Documented Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Prior to Shipping
Professional Packaging for Safe Transportation of Cabinets and Components
Technical Support following delivery

Panel Assembly Solutions

Reduce your in-house costs, increase system reliability, and save time with The Fitch Company.

Increase the speed of delivery and reduce labor costs with outsourced panel fabrication. Located in Rumford, Maine, our panel fabrication shop is UL and ULC certified and backed by a team experienced in control panel design, building, hardware, and testing services.

Our UL certification includes UL508A, UL698A, and hazardous area panels (NRBX and NNNY). Whether you created the design or we did, we take ownership of every step through shipment and installation.

Project Management and
Owner Engineer Services

With The Fitch Company, you can focus on more critical aspects of the business and leave the details of project management and execution to us.

We recognize our customers may not have the internal resources needed for project management. We’re here to help with project management services across all support functions, including financial, technical, and scheduling.

Together, we will develop a tailored plan that fits your specific needs and combine it with our standard project management focal points.

Concept Definition
Scope development
Cost justification
Detailed design
Documentation
Automation
Programming
Construction coordination
Implementation

DOCUMENTATION CAPABILITIES

AutoCAD and Microstation Drafting
Scanning
Full-Color Printing/Plotting Capabilities up to 48″ Wide by Any Length
Development of Training Materials Specific to Project Installations
Document Control Database Systems

Drafting and Documentation

Accelerate timelines and improve documentation protocol with The Fitch Company.

The Fitch Company offers a spectrum of drafting, design, and documentation services tailored to fit your company’s needs. Our team of experienced designers and draftsmen use their talents to develop documentation packages that fit seamlessly into your system. We have the experience to go into your plant, document your system, and turn a quick onsite sketch into a professional drawing.