As industries evolve, so do the challenges of maintaining operational efficiency, safety and cybersecurity.
Businesses need a trusted partner to navigate increasingly complex regulatory demands and rapid technological advancements.
Following our acquisition of ECL, we have expanded our industrial capabilities in Australia and New Zealand to offer advanced, comprehensive industrial automation, alarm management, machine safety, functional safety and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions. Our solutions are designed to help businesses enhance productivity, ensure compliance and safeguard critical infrastructure.
Engineering excellence for industry
With a longstanding reputation for technical expertise and innovation, we deliver fit-for-purpose industrial solutions tailored to meet business’ specific needs. Our expanded portfolio reflects our commitment to supporting industries with high integrity technical services, ensuring efficiency, safety and resilience in an increasingly digital and regulated world.
Our industrial automation, safety and cybersecurity core services
Industrial automation and systems design:
- Integration and configuration of PLC, SCADA, BPCS, SIS, HMI and networking systems for seamless operations
- Alarm management: documentation, rationalization, bad actor management and advanced monitoring to prevent downtime and optimize performance
Functional and machine safety:
- Process functional safety: functional safety management, HAZOP, LOPA, SIF design, SIL verification, functional safety assessments and SIS programming
- Machine safety: comprehensive risk assessments, mitigation strategies and compliance solutions aligned with IEC and ISO standards
OT cybersecurity
- Cyber risk assessments and governance frameworks tailored to industrial networks
- Security operations, real-time monitoring and incident response for rapid threat detection and mitigation
- Defense-in-depth strategies to safeguard OT environments from evolving cyber threats
End-to-end project support
- Engineering expertise in major projects, asset management and CAPEX/OPEX initiatives
- Regulatory compliance assurance to help businesses meet evolving industry standards
A risk-driven approach to OT cybersecurity
As industries become more interconnected, cyber threats to industrial systems are increasing. Unlike traditional IT security, OT cybersecurity requires a safety-first approach that ensures operational continuity, compliance and resilience.
We take a risk-driven approach to OT cybersecurity, helping businesses:
- Identify and prioritize critical assets while managing vulnerabilities
- Implement security strategies that balance safety, performance, and compliance
- Foster a risk-aware culture, embedding cybersecurity into everyday operations
Global expertise, local Focus
We offer world class expertise with a deep understanding of local industry challenges in Australia and New Zealand, helping businesses to achieve operational excellence, regulatory compliance and long term security. Our team is available to discuss tailored automation, safety and cybersecurity solutions that align with your industry’s specific needs.
For further information, please contact:
Tom Fuhrman
Industries & Environment
General Manager
t: +64 6 757 5562 or +611300781744
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
