Power & Control Engineering

From grain drier control systems and poultry shed environmental controllers to motor control centres and variable speed drives, Equinox Contracts delivers specialist power and control engineering across agricultural and industrial environments. With a farming background and deep understanding of how these systems operate in practice, we provide practical engineering solutions for businesses where reliable control systems are critical to daily operations. Serving farms, rural businesses and processing facilities across Northumberland, County Durham and North Yorkshire.

Why Choose Equinox

Hazardous Area Specialists

We are trained to work in potentially explosive atmospheres (DSEAR/ATEX), ensuring your grain stores and milling facilities meet the highest insurance and safety standards.

Problem Solvers

We specialise in the "difficult" jobs—the ones that require grit, technical expertise, and an understanding of the corrosive, dusty, and high-pressure environments that define Yorkshire farming.

NICEIC Approved Contractor

We hold the industry’s "Gold Standard" accreditation, meaning we are qualified to handle heavy-duty three-phase systems and complex industrial infrastructure.

Technical Excellence

With over 15 years in the electrical trade, we’ve built Equinox to be the definitive engineering partner for the rural North.

Control Systems Built Around Your Operation

Electrical control systems are at the heart of modern agricultural and industrial operations. Whether you require grain drier control and automation, environmental control systems for poultry or pig housing, a bespoke control panel installation or an upgraded distribution system, we deliver practical solutions designed around your operational requirements. Where projects involve PLC or specialist automation systems, we coordinate with trusted specialist engineers to ensure the full scope is delivered under one point of contact.

Grain drier control and automation systems

Environmental control systems for poultry, pig and dairy — temperature, humidity and ventilation

Motor control centres and starter circuits

Variable speed drives — selection, installation and commissioning

Control panel installation, modification and troubleshooting

Three-phase power infrastructure and distribution board design

Power factor correction and load assessment

Instrumentation and sensor wiring

PLC and automation system support — coordinated with specialist engineers

Power upgrades and capacity increases

Equipment integration and commissioning

Our Process

Simple. Structured. Fully Compliant.

Site Visit & Assessment

We visit your premises to understand your requirements, assess the existing installation, and identify any compliance issues or opportunities for improvement.

Scope & Documentation

You receive a detailed written proposal with clear pricing, timescales, and technical specifications. No hidden costs or vague estimates.

Installation & Certification

Work is completed to schedule with full certification, testing documentation, and ongoing support. You have complete traceability and accountability.

Supporting Business Continuity

Electrical failures in agricultural and processing environments don't just cause inconvenience — they can directly impact livestock welfare, crop storage and business income. Equinox Contracts designs and installs control and power systems with long-term reliability in mind, reducing the risk of unplanned downtime when it matters most — whether that's during harvest, a critical milking shift or peak production.

NICEIC Approved