Does Murray Equipment do Automation?
Yes. Murray Equipment has been a pioneer in agricultural automation for decades. In recent years, we rebranded our controls and automation products as ICS Controls to better support our reseller and distributor network.
While the brand name changed, the technology did not. ICS Controls are built on the same Murray Equipment automation platform and backed by the same engineering, programming, manufacturing, and support expertise our customers have relied on for years.
Is Murray Automation now ICS Controls?
Yes. Murray Equipment's controls and automation products are now branded as ICS Controls. The name may be different, but the engineering, manufacturing, programming, and support continue to come from Murray Equipment.
Are older Murray Automation controls the same as ICS Controls?
ICS Controls is the current brand for Murray Equipment's automation technology. Customers may still have older systems in the field carrying Murray Equipment or Murray Automation branding, while newer controls are generally branded ICS Controls.
Who owns ICS Controls?
ICS Controls is Murray Equipment's controls and automation brand. ICS products and software are developed and supported by Murray Equipment from its Fort Wayne, Indiana headquarters.
Where are ICS Controls manufactured?
ICS control panels are manufactured by Murray Equipment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, including within MEI's UL 508A control panel facility.
Who supports ICS Controls?
ICS Controls are supported by Murray Equipment's controls, software, and technical support teams. Murray also maintains support resources for ICS ControlPro and automation products, including technical support, remote support, training materials, and a knowledge base.
Can Murray Equipment support older Murray Automation systems?
Yes. Murray Equipment continues to support many legacy Murray automation and ICS systems whenever reasonably possible. Maintaining long-term support and extending the useful life of customers' automation investments is an important part of MEI's service philosophy.
What is ICS ControlPro, and who developed it?
ICS ControlPro® is Murray Equipment's facility management and automation software offered under the ICS Controls brand. It connects plant-floor automation with operational and back-office systems and can integrate with third-party agronomy and ERP software.
Does ICS Controls only work with Murray Equipment?
No. ICS Controls can be used as part of a complete Murray Equipment system or incorporated into other equipment and facility configurations. The ICS brand was specifically developed to support a broader network of distributors, resellers, OEMs, and customers.
Can I buy ICS Controls through companies other than Murray Equipment?
Yes. ICS Controls are available both through Murray Equipment and through participating distributors, resellers, and partners. Regardless of the sales channel, the technology is backed by Murray Equipment's controls and automation expertise.
What industries and applications are ICS Controls designed for?
ICS Controls are primarily designed for fertilizer, agricultural chemical, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and terminal applications. Solutions range from individual dispensing and preset controls to large-scale facility automation for liquid and dry fertilizer operations.ICS Controls
Does ICS Controls provide both liquid and dry fertilizer automation?
Yes. ICS offers automation for both liquid and dry fertilizer operations, allowing facilities to automate dispensing, blending, manufacturing, receiving, loadout, and related processes. ICS ControlPro can also help provide shared management and visibility across liquid and dry operations.
