Business Details
25 Years
experience
Custom Control Systems & Electrical Solutions in Covington, GA
AAA Absolute Automation has been delivering specialized automation and electrical solutions since 2001. Our team combines over 50 years of combined industry experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring every project meets exact client specifications. We specialize in designing, building, and commissioning control systems for industrial clients, including upgrades for outdated machinery using modern PLC technology. Our low overhead allows us to pass savings to customers while maintaining rigorous documentation standards that exceed industry requirements. With expertise spanning steel processing, chemical manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors, we provide end-to-end project management from design to installation.Our dedication to transparency ensures clients receive unlocked controller programs and full system documentation. Headquartered in Covington, Georgia, we serve clients across the southeastern United States and internationally. Our team of certified professionals handles everything from simple service calls to turn-key plant automation systems. We prioritize long-term client relationships through reliable service and technical excellence. Our single-point-of-contact model ensures accountability and seamless project execution.
Services
Control System Design
Control Panel Manufacturing
PLC and HMI Systems
AC/DC Drive Systems
Motion Control Systems
Process Control Systems
Control System Upgrades
Installation & Commissioning
Production Data Collection
Electrical Service Calls
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in industrial automation and electrical systems.
- Our dedicated account technicians ensure personalized project management from start to finish.
- We provide detailed documentation packages that exceed industry standards and requirements.
- We offer single-point-of-contact accountability for all system design, installation, and commissioning projects.
- Our systems are configured for remote troubleshooting and full customer access to software programs.
Services
Control System Design
We create custom control systems tailored to specific industrial applications. Our designs integrate PLC and HMI technology to optimize machinery performance and data collection. Clients benefit from scalable solutions that reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency across sectors like chemical manufacturing and material handling.
Control Panel Manufacturing
Our control panels are built to meet exact specifications with labeled components and comprehensive documentation. Available in wall-mounted, floor-mounted, or free-standing configurations, they comply with all NEMA ratings and include detailed installation guides for seamless integration.
Control System Upgrades
We modernize outdated machinery controls using PLC-based systems to enhance productivity and simplify troubleshooting. This service extends equipment lifespan while incorporating real-time data monitoring capabilities that improve decision-making for steel processing and food and beverage industry clients.
Production Data Collection
Our systems display critical process metrics on-site and enable remote access via internet-connected devices. This real-time data collection improves operational transparency and supports predictive maintenance strategies for industrial clients in recycling and general manufacturing sectors.
Electrical Service Calls
We provide rapid response for electrical maintenance and emergency repairs. Our technicians handle troubleshooting, component replacement, and system optimization for both OEM equipment and end-user facilities across the southeastern United States and international locations.
People
Brian Barlow
Founder & Control System Specialist
Brian founded the company in 2001 after 15 years of electrical industry experience. He oversees sales, system design, and field service operations while maintaining his journeyman electrical license and completing ongoing technical training programs.
Bob Swarner
Systems Engineer
Bob joined in 2005 with a mechanical engineering background from Georgia Tech. He specializes in system design and programming, bringing 10 years of plant engineering experience to his role managing documentation and commissioning processes.
Andrea Barlow
Office Manager
Andrea has managed daily operations since 2001, handling accounting, payroll, and customer service. Her organizational skills ensure smooth project coordination and prompt resolution of client inquiries for the Covington-based team.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We work with steel processing, plastics, chemical manufacturing, food and beverage, material handling, recycling, and general manufacturing clients across the southeastern United States and internationally.
Do you handle both new systems and upgrades?
Yes, we design and build control systems for new machinery while also replacing outdated controls on existing equipment with modern PLC-based solutions.
What documentation do you provide?
Every project includes comprehensive documentation packages with system schematics, programming details, and maintenance guidelines that exceed industry standards.
Can you service systems after installation?
We offer post-installation support including remote troubleshooting capabilities and on-site maintenance for all systems we supply.
How do you ensure project accountability?
Our single-point-of-contact model ensures one dedicated team member manages your project from design through commissioning for complete responsibility and communication clarity.
