How do you house your electrical equipment when the existing capacity falls short? Answering this question shapes the project timeline & budget, while affecting the long-term operations.

Every industrial project reaches a point where the electrical infrastructure needs a dedicated space. Medium voltage switchgear, low voltage distribution, motor control centers, transformers, and automation cabinets need to be installed somewhere protected, accessible, and properly conditioned.

Traditionally, that meant building a dedicated electrical room on site. It is a permanent structure, built from brick and mortar, which is designed alongside the rest of the facility. This approach has worked for decades, and in many cases, it still does. But as project timelines compress and installations move into harsher or more remote environments, a different approach gains ground: the E-House.

An E-House is a prefabricated, self-contained electrical room built inside a steel structure. It arrives on site fully equipped, factory-tested, and ready for commissioning. The concept is not new, but the engineering behind it has matured significantly.

So which approach fits your project? The answer depends on several factors. Here is how they compare.

We are pleased to announce that we will participate in the 34th. Internationale Kranfachtagung Conference, taking place in the RUB event center, Bochum. 

This year’s topic will be: “Megatrend AI – Will the crane soon develop and operate itself?”  

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at SOLIDS Dortmund 2026, the leading trade fair for bulk solids handling & recycling technology.

At SOLIDS Dortmund, national and international exhibitors will present solutions for the efficient and sustainable conveying, storage, processing, and handling of powders, granulates, and bulk material, with a strong crossover into recycling and waste management technologies.

We will exhibit at the stand 4-D53 and showcase our expertise in turnkey electrical engineering and automation with a focus on bulk material handling. Furthermore, we will present our Switchgear, eHouse, PLC & SCADA solutions.

Visit us at Hall 4, Stand 4-D53 to discuss how smart electrical & automation solutions can improve your bulk solids and recycling processes.

Want to schedule a meeting in advance?

Get in touch, we are happy to connect.

Low-voltage switchgear serves as the foundation of every industrial facility. Yet, many assume that if a panel is “built according to the standard,” it must provide the same level of safety and performance. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The sole purpose of the IEC 61439 is not to create additional paperwork. This standard is developed to protect people, equipment, and operations from preventable failures. 

The question is, is compliance with this standard enough?

True performance comes only from tested, verified, and certified assemblies, not from interpretation, shortcuts, or assumptions.

In this article, we break down what the standard really requires, what the terms mean, and why type-tested systems like SIVACON S8 stand in a completely different category.

Not all switchboards are equal when it comes to low-voltage power distribution. In modern industrial environments, safety, reliability, and IEC compliance are paramount. Following standards like IEC 61439 ensures quality of LV switchgears, panels, and assemblies, and it has been adopted by manufacturers across the Globe.

Their absence can cause costly downtime in both operational and financial terms. This is where type-tested assemblies (TTA), such as SIVACON S8 from Siemens, can make a major difference.

Onshore Power Supply solutions present sophisticated network where the ship and the port need to “speak the same language”. Only properly established communication ensures a safe, reliable, and efficient transfer of power. Without this critical communication, the entire system would be as disconnected as two ships passing in the night. 

In today’s modern world, sustainability and efficiency have emerged as top priorities for every business. And no, this is not only in terms of resources. The green agenda and transition to renewables became one of the main driving factors when it comes to shifting the business paradigm.  

This transition is pressuring port authorities to find applicable solutions that will reduce emissions and cut operational costs. However, new challenges often lead to new opportunities. Onshore Power Supply (OPS) or cold ironing is a great example. In recent years, OPS has become not only “a nice-to-have” system for ports, but rather a necessity. Shipping companies will start choosing exclusively ports with Onshore Power Supply, since it offers savings for them as well. 

However, transitioning to an onshore power supply will require thorough preparations of the port infrastructure. There are several considerations in front of the port authorities. In this article, we will break down the steps for successful integration of the OPS System.