Celebrating two decades in business at its new premises in Somerset West recently, Iritron founders, Alwyn Rautenbach and Johann Pienaar, attribute their business success to highly skilled, experienced staff with a sound fundamental understanding of processes, mathematics, networks, hardware and software applications which ensures viable and valid solutions for clients.
From small beginnings in Pretoria in January 2000, Iritron was formed as a black economic empowered technology company providing quality solutions in the fields of electrical, instrumentation and control systems engineering, systems integration, simulation as well as information systems and MES.
Its success is founded on having an in-depth understanding of the domains and cultures of its clients with a proven ability to manage projects efficiently and with high quality results.
Iritron’s extensive engineering expertise and substantial local and international engineering exposure has a proven industry track record in mining, metals, cement & aggregates, mineral processing and utilities, including power, energy, water and waste water.
Typically, Iritron provides:
- A wide range of project services delivery models, including turnkey, EPCM and single phase project segments.
- Electrical, instrumentation and control system engineering, design and consulting services.
- MCC and panel manufacturing.
- Structured projects, executed as per the International Society of Automation (ISA) and ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 methodologies.
- Training and process simulation enabling rapid implementation and a faster return on investments.
- Plant audits with respect to energy studies, electrical compliance, automation optimal process throughput.
- After sales service and engineering support contracts.
The i3 Group
Adorning the façade of the new building in Olive Grove Industrial Estate is a new logo, that of i3 Group which indicates that the building not only houses the Cape division of Iritron but other complimentary businesses that have come together to form a consolidated collection of advanced IT related service organisations under one roof.
Oculus
Oculus is a leading solutions provider for control centre solutions, focusing exclusively on the successful delivery of complete control centre projects which add value to the customer and help them achieve optimal efficiency in their operations. Projects cover a complete spectrum of services and supply, from ergonomic studies, site surveys, gap analysis, concept design, detailed design, construction, installation and project management.
Solutions include turnkey control centre supply, control centre upgrades and specialised console supply, typically for:
- Mission Critical Control Rooms
- Industrial control rooms.
- Security, aircraft tower controls, port facilities and other control or operational centres.
- Video production and broadcasting facilities.
The Oculus team has many years of experience in the industrial, electrical, automation, Audio Visual, interior and architectural design fields. This expertise translates into innovative solutions that provide industry with facilities which lead to operational excellence and the reduction of risk. The latest software design tools in 2D and 3D are utilised to provide designs which are innovative, sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing. Sustainability Best Practices are introduced into the design process, which guides projects to deliver greener solutions for operational facilities. The design and execution methodology used is based on the international standard, ISO 11064; this ensures that all important aspects for the operation of a modern effective control room are considered.
Oculus is the exclusive representative of state of the art Technical furniture solutions designed and built by TBC Consoles and the official distributor of world leading VuWall Visualisation hardware & software solutions.
Oculus is a level 4 BBBEE supplier.
KVM Solutions
KVMTech is a prominent supplier of digital and analogue KVM equipment used in control rooms for industrial process control, in air traffic control, broadcast studios and on ships.
With a broad portfolio of powerful devices to extend, switch and distribute keyboard, video and mouse signals and many years of experience in equipping control rooms, users can benefit from KVMTech’s solutions and added value.
KVMTech is also the agent for Eurotherm Industrial Automation and process control, measurement and data management solutions and services. Its innovative products and solutions are designed to bring real benefits to customers by optimising processes, operations and plant efficiency.
Their wide range of products is rich in features and designed for easy operation and reduced engineering time. They contain market-leading control algorithms and recording and data management strategies which add value to industrial processes, improving quality, reducing waste and ensuring data is kept safe for as long as it is required.
Referro Systems
Referro Systems is a distribution company supplying electrical, instrumentation and control system hardware and software aimed at providing its customers with the latest technology to their doorstep.
Although located in, and primarily serving the Northern Cape region, Referro supplies equipment and services throughout the country, and being the authorized distributors of Allen Bradley equipment for Rockwell Automation South Africa and Schneider Electric equipment, its prime area of responsibility is the Northern Cape.
A vast range of products and system are offered, including:
- Electrical Switchgear – Allen Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Eaton, ABB, CBI and Kraus & Naimer.
- Variable Speed Drives – Allen Bradley, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa.
- Instrumentation – Timers, Relays, Power Supplies, Transmitters, Switches & Conveyor Instrumentation.
- IT and Industrial Network Equipment – KVM Switches, Network Equipment & Security Cameras.
- Panels & Enclosures – Rittal, World Power Products, Eldon,
Referro Systems is a level 2 BBBEE supplier.
