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UL 508A certified control panels give industrial facilities a clear path to safer, code-compliant operation. This article explains what the standard covers, how SCCR is established, what changed in 2025, and why working with a certified panel shop helps reduce risk, streamline inspections, and support long-term maintainability.

Awarded Best Paper Award at the 2025 TEES Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center-TAMU (MKO) Safety & Risk Conference Abstract November 2025 — Greg Pajak, aeSolutions Senior Specialist, ICA — A midstream facility implemented a systematic alarm rationalization program across two critical units, achieving unprecedented reductions in urgent alarm loads. Unit A reduced urgent alarms from 45% to 7% (84% reduction), while Unit B decreased from 62% to 5% (92% reduction). This paper

Scoping your industrial project is more than a kickoff step—it’s the foundation for budget, schedule, and long-term success. From aligning stakeholders to pressure-testing assumptions, a dynamic scoping strategy helps prevent costly missteps, manage risks, and keep your project on track from concept to completion.

The cutover phase is the defining moment of a control system migration, where planning meets execution. From thorough backups and pre-shutdown prep to mechanical completion and commissioning, every step must be precise. Skipping even small details can lead to costly setbacks, while disciplined execution ensures a smooth, successful transition.

Technical complexity is one of the most underestimated challenges in resolving PHA recommendations. What seems simple on paper often reveals layers of engineering coordination, system interdependencies, and feasibility hurdles, turning compliance into a multifaceted effort that requires planning, collaboration, and the right support.

Resource constraints are a common challenge in resolving PHA recommendations. Part 1 of this blog series explores how limited teams and tight funds impact compliance and safety and offers practical strategies to help facilities plan ahead, prioritize effectively, and stay on track.

Check out our article in Processing Magazine where Tom McGreevy discusses tips to earn the support of leadership when proposing a control system migration.

Check out our coverage in Chemical Processing's "How They Made It Work" series.

Keep your facility safe and compliant — don’t let your PHA become a “check-the-box” task. Regular, well-executed PHA revalidations identify evolving risks and turn findings into action, ensuring lasting protection for your people, assets, and operations.

aeSolutions announces leadership promotions to drive client success and strengthen resilient, safer operations across industries.

Monitoring, managing, and reporting during execution is where control system migration plans meet real-world performance.

aeSolutions, a Siemens Solution Partner, delivered a critical CUP control system overhaul for TGES America on an accelerated schedule.

Boiler fuel conversions help industries meet regulations, boost efficiency, and reduce risks from aging equipment.

Effective training is key to a smooth control system migration—plan early, tailor by role, and leverage simulation for hands-on learning.

aeSolutions’ 2024 initiative supports hunger relief, health, education, & military causes, driving sustainable change with employee passion.

Many organizations fall short in safety culture by overlooking mechanical integrity, change management, and incident investigations.