What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm Friday 8am - 5:30pm

iconsys

Name: iconsys
Address: iconsys, Technology Hub, Stafford Park 16, Telford, TF33BS, GB
Telephone: +441952607300

iconsys is a leading UK automation solutions provider and systems integrator.

21/01/2026

What happens when your most experienced engineer leaves?

For many UK industrial plants, this scenario is not hypothetical.

Skills shortages and knowledge dependency mean entire operations can hinge on one or two individuals. When they retire, move roles, or are unavailable, resilience can evaporate overnight.

A Site Assessment identifies these human risks, alongside obsolescence and cyber threats, by:

Evaluating staff competency and training needs.

Highlighting over-reliance on key personnel.

Benchmarking operational practices against industry best practice.

Because resilience is not just about hardware and systems – it’s about people, knowledge and continuity.

We partner with clients to address both the technical and human aspects of resilience, ensuring operations remain robust for the long term.

👉 Find out more about building site resilience via our latest webinar with our Director of Services, Leandro Gasparini

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pX9540

06/01/2026

Resilience doesn’t happen by chance – it requires structure and process.

At iconsys, every Site Assessment follows our proven 7-step methodology:

Pre-assessment briefing – engaging stakeholders to scope critical areas.

Non-intrusive audit – assessing hardware, software, spares and procedures.

Lifecycle review – identifying obsolete or soon-to-be unsupported assets.

Staff competency evaluation – uncovering training needs and skills risks.

Cybersecurity overview – evaluating exposures from outdated or unmanaged systems.

Traffic-light risk matrix – data-driven prioritisation of issues.

Tailored roadmap – actionable, pragmatic recommendations with costs and timelines.

The outcome is a clear, prioritised plan that empowers maintenance, operations and leadership to act decisively.

👉 Take our 5-minute Site Assessment quiz to see where your business stands today https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pXb3s0

22/12/2025

Improving Site Resilience in action ...

A major UK food manufacturer commissioned iconsys to assess its automation estate.

The assessment revealed that 40% of PLCs were obsolete and at immediate risk of failure. No spare parts were available, meaning a single breakdown could have shut down production lines for hours – which would have cost hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Our independent Site Assessment prioritised the most critical risks and enabled a phased upgrade strategy. This approach avoided costly downtime, maintained production schedules, and provided the client with confidence that their site was future-proofed.

This is the value of vendor-agnostic insight: risks identified, pragmatic solutions applied, resilience secured and board buy-in accelerated.

👉 See a sample iconsys Site Assessment report here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qpzSc0

10/12/2025

What is the TRUE cost of one hour of downtime?

For many UK industrial manufacturers, it can be between £150,000 and £300,000 per hour. With sites experiencing on average 23 hours of downtime per month, the financial risk exposure is extraordinary.

An independent Site Assessment costs significantly usually less than a single hour of downtime – yet delivers measurable long-term value.

Our methodology highlights hidden obsolescence, cyber exposures, skills gaps and ineffective spares strategies, then provides a tailored roadmap to mitigate risk.

The ROI is clear: prevention always costs less than reaction. With an iconsys Site Assessment, operations teams gain visibility, senior managers gain assurance, and the board gains confidence in a resilience plan that safeguards productivity and profitability.

👉 Find out how our Site Assessments protect critical assets and deliver real ROI: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pX80Q0

09/12/2025

If you’re not thinking about functional safety, it could cost you your business.

A company in the UK was fined £600,000 in November this year due to a tragic fatality involving a pallet. After conducting their investigation, HSE Inspector Kirsty Storer-Cottrell said:

“Training, monitoring and supervision along with risk control measures… would have prevented a fatality happening”

We take our own safety seriously at iconsys, as well as our clients’ and partners’, which is why we offer fully integrated, standards-compliant machine safety solutions, validated by our TUV-certified engineers.

Talk is cheap and we understand that businesses need to show not just the regulators, but their own people, how they are tackling safety every day during their operations.

This is why our gated, proven methodology is built around traceability, supporting clear evidence from specification through commissioning and ongoing changes.

Businesses need safety and protection as much as the people who work for them do.

With iconsys, you can have both.

But where do you start?

Safety is a complex challenge to overcome, which is why we’ve developed a free safety quiz that businesses can utilise to spot high-level gaps in their safety systems.

Start 2026 off strongly and safely by taking the quiz today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qg_0N0

26/11/2025

Every industrial site faces resilience risks – even the best-managed operations. These threats are often hidden, only surfacing when a critical asset fails or a key engineer is unavailable.

From our recent Site Resilience webinar, five risks stood out:

Hidden obsolescence – unsupported PLCs, drives and software still running critical processes.

Lifecycle end-of-support – assets approaching obsolescence without vendor backup.

Skills dependency – decades of knowledge concentrated in a handful of individuals, creating vulnerability when they retire or move on.

Unplanned downtime – not a question of if, but when, with severe financial and reputational consequences.

The hidden cost of “doing nothing” – short-term savings leading to long-term, catastrophic costs.

A structured, independent Site Assessment gives leadership visibility of these vulnerabilities and a clear roadmap to mitigate them before they impact production, compliance or reputation.

👉 Would you like to see a copy of what a Site Assessment report looks like?
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pX7fY0

18/11/2025

🚨 Obsolescence is creating silent pressure across UK manufacturing

Rapid technological change is reshaping operational infrastructure at a pace that challenges even well-established facilities. Legacy control systems, unsupported components and fast-moving IIoT lifecycles are increasing hidden risks that can interrupt production and raise long-term costs.

Industry data shows the scale of the issue: 88% of manufacturers see specialist obsolescence management as vital, while 81% report difficulty finding partners with the required expertise. This gap leaves many organisations exposed to unnecessary downtime and expensive reactive upgrades.

Strategic obsolescence management provides clarity across the full asset lifecycle, supported by technology-agnostic expertise that maintains interoperability from legacy PLCs to modern IIoT platforms. This approach strengthens operational resilience and protects competitiveness.

iconsys works closely with OEMs and end users to close this expertise gap and turn obsolescence into a controlled, strategic element of operational planning.

Read more about how we support our clients: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0pHhlg0

29/10/2025

🌍 Building a Sustainable Future

Sustainability is now essential to operational resilience and competitiveness. It boosts efficiency, reduces waste, and strengthens reliability in a changing industrial world.

At iconsys, we design and engineer automation systems that make this possible — helping our clients gain clearer insights, greater control, and measurable progress toward their environmental goals.

We apply the same principles to our own operations. Since 2019, we’ve delivered:
🔹 23% reduction in total emissions
🔹 18% reduction in direct emissions (Scope 1)
🔹 64% decrease in indirect emissions (Scope 2)
🔹 37% drop in other indirect emissions (Scope 3)
🔹 7.36 tCO₂e saved each year

Efficiency and sustainability are built into everything we do.

The same principles can help any business move confidently toward net zero.

21/10/2025

We’re at today!

Our Head of Sales, Rhys Morgan is attending , joining discussions on modular and offsite builds, and how innovation in design and automation can support the nuclear sector’s ambitious goals.

Rhys has spent much of his career working in metals and highly regulated industries, helping deliver Power & Control Cabins, offsite manufacturing, and modular automation systems that improve safety, consistency, and performance.

If you’re at the event, come and say hello! He’d love to connect and share insights on how modular, repeatable engineering can make a real difference in delivering projects safely and efficiently.

15/10/2025

When critical documentation goes missing, the risks can’t be ignored. ⚠️

Recently, a UK Consumer Goods manufacturer asked us to assess the safety of their conveyor systems. With no schematics, no diagrams, and no manuals, they faced challenges familiar to many businesses.

Our PUWER risk assessment identified serious hazards, including conveyors that were too easily accessed, missing barriers, and unsafe gantries.

Instead of just saying “It’s unsafe,” we worked with them to rebuild what was lost:
✅ Reverse-engineering and full site survey
✅ Emergency shut-down systems with light guards
✅ Protective barriers and safety doors

The result? Not only compliance, but a safer workplace and peace of mind for every worker.

Because workplace safety isn’t about blame, it’s about finding solutions that move businesses forward.

23/09/2025

A production line is only as strong as the systems behind it.

For one UK manufacturer, ageing drives and safety systems were increasing downtime risk, inflating energy costs and making compliance harder.

Instead of replacing everything, we delivered targeted modernisation:
✅ Energy-efficient drives and PLCs
✅ Integrated safety and access controls
✅ Robotics and digital SCADA

The outcome: safer operations, reduced costs, improved reliability and a line ready to meet long-term sustainability goals.

Sustainability and efficiency don’t always need a full replacement programme. With the right upgrades, legacy assets can deliver immediate results and stronger foundations for the future.

22/09/2025

⏰ Last chance! Don’t miss our Site Resilience Webinar this Wednesday.

This is your final reminder to secure your place at our exclusive session on building resilience across your automation estate.

What we’ll cover:
✅ How to identify & reduce risks in your installed base
✅ Cyber security essentials for industrial control systems
✅ Managing workforce skills gaps
✅ Creating a future-proof upgrade roadmap

📅 Wednesday 24th September
🕑 10:00 – 10:50am BST

🚨 Seats are limited and registration closes today – grab your spot now 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ncXsN0

Address

Iconsys, Technology Hub, Stafford Park 16
Telford
TF33BS

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441952607300

Website

https://www.iconsys.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when iconsys posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to iconsys:

Shortcuts

Address
Telephone
Opening Hours
Alerts
Contact The Business
Claim ownership or report listing

Want your business to be the top-listed Equipment Service in Telford?