Custom Electrical Control Panels & Switchboards
Built in-house to Australian Standards, Barry Brown & Sons’ electrical division engineers control panels and switchboards to match your exact process — from motor and temperature control through to fully automated PLC systems. Trusted across refrigeration, food manufacturing, dairy, brewing, and industrial processing.
Built for Your Operation
The electrical division of Barry Brown & Sons designs and manufactures custom electrical control panels and switchboards tailored to your exact operational requirements. From straightforward motor and temperature control through to fully automated PLC systems, every panel is built in-house to Australian Standards and engineered for reliability, efficiency, and seamless integration.
Our electrical control panels are used across industrial processing, refrigeration, food manufacturing, dairy, brewing, and wider manufacturing applications. We work closely with your team to understand your process requirements and deliver a solution that improves operational performance, automation, and long-term reliability.
Every system is designed with practicality, durability, and ease of operation in mind to support efficient day-to-day plant management, consistent production outcomes, and reliable long-term system performance.
50+ Years Experience
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50+ Years Experience
AU-Wide Delivery
Custom Builds & Fittings
Refurbished Options Available
Built In-House to Australian Standards
Every custom electrical control panel and switchboard is manufactured in-house at Barry Brown & Sons’ facility in Pakenham, Victoria, to Australian Standards. Our electrical division is known for delivering high-quality workmanship and tailored automation solutions designed specifically for each customer’s operation. From initial design and engineering through to fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning, we manage the complete process internally to ensure quality control and seamless integration.
Working alongside our broader manufacturing and engineering teams allows us to integrate control systems with solutions such as Stainless Steel Fabrication and Tank Installation & Delivery, providing complete end-to-end industrial processing solutions. By understanding your workflow, production requirements, and operational goals, we can deliver a control system that improves efficiency, automation, safety, and overall plant performance.
Our team also provides practical support throughout the project to ensure every panel is configured to suit the operational environment, equipment layout, and long-term operational requirements of the facility while maintaining straightforward usability for operators and maintenance staff.
Stress-Free Supply, Installation & Commissioning
Barry Brown & Sons provides complete start-to-finish support for CIP cleaning projects, including design, fabrication, onsite installation, commissioning, and operator handover. We integrate CIP systems with existing tanks, pipework, and production lines while coordinating plumbing, electrical, and installation requirements.
For large or remote installations, our team can organise crane transport and work alongside trusted local trades to streamline delivery and minimise disruption to production.
Control Panel Types & Applications
Barry Brown & Sons custom electrical control panels are designed to automate, monitor, and control industrial processing equipment and systems across a wide range of industries. Built in-house to Australian Standards, our panels improve operational efficiency, process control, safety, and system reliability — from straightforward motor and temperature control through to advanced multi-circuit PLC systems with touchscreen interfaces, variable speed drives, remote monitoring capability, and alarm integration.
Our electrical control panels are commonly used across:
- Food & Beverage Processing
- Dairy, Brewing & Wineries
- Refrigeration & HVAC Systems
- Industrial Manufacturing & Processing
Motor & Temperature Control Panels
Designed for reliable control of pumps, agitators, heating systems, and cooling circuits, these panels are ideal for smaller operations and single-process applications requiring dependable day-to-day performance and straightforward system management.
Twin Temperature Control Panels
These dual-circuit control panels feature external displays, illuminated selector switches, and individual isolators for each circuit. This configuration helps minimise production interruptions by allowing one circuit to remain operational if a plant fault occurs elsewhere in the system, helping facilities maintain productivity and reduce downtime.
PLC Panels with Touch Screen Interface
Programmable logic control (PLC) systems provide advanced automation for complex industrial processes. These panels are suited to mobile CIP wash systems, multi-tank operations, and facilities requiring repeatable, programmable process cycles with improved monitoring, operational consistency, and production control.
Panels with Variable Speed Drives (VSD)
VSD-integrated control panels provide precise speed control for pumps and motors, helping reduce energy consumption, minimise equipment wear, and improve overall operational efficiency across industrial systems while extending the service life of critical equipment and reducing unnecessary energy usage.
Switchboards
Barry Brown & Sons designs and manufactures main switchboards and distribution boards built to Australian Standards for industrial facilities, processing plants, and manufacturing operations requiring reliable power distribution, system protection, and dependable operational control.
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Control Panels Across Industries
Barry Brown & Sons supplies custom electrical control panels to industries where precise, reliable automation is essential to production efficiency, hygiene compliance, operational safety, and process consistency.
Dairy Production
Custom control panels provide temperature management and automated cleaning control for milk tanks, pasteurisers, cooling systems, and dairy processing lines. Our PLC systems help improve process consistency while supporting hygiene and quality assurance requirements across dairy production environments.
Beverage & Brewing
PLC and VSD control panels are commonly used for fermenters, CIP systems, kettles, pumps, and lauter tun speed control across breweries, wineries, and beverage production facilities where consistent process control is critical to product quality and operational efficiency.
Food Manufacturing
Automated control systems support food processing equipment, mixers, processing tanks, conveyors, and production line machinery—helping facilities improve efficiency, consistency, operational visibility, and overall production control.
Chemical Processing
Reliable electrical control panels assist with the safe and compliant control of chemical handling systems, storage tanks, and industrial processing equipment operating in demanding environments with strict operational and safety requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
A custom electrical control panel is a central system used to monitor, automate, and control industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, tanks, chillers, and processing systems.
Our control panels are commonly used in food processing, dairy, brewing, wineries, refrigeration, HVAC, water treatment, and industrial manufacturing applications.
Yes, all Barry Brown & Sons control panels are designed and manufactured to comply with relevant Australian electrical standards and industry requirements.
Yes, we can design control systems to integrate with existing pumps, tanks, chillers, heat exchangers, and processing equipment.
Yes, we offer PLC-controlled automation systems for advanced process control, monitoring, alarms, and operational efficiency.
Yes, HMI touchscreen interfaces can be incorporated to provide easy system monitoring, operation, and fault diagnostics.
Yes, remote monitoring and remote access options are available depending on the application and customer requirements.
Yes, our panels are commonly designed for temperature regulation, pump sequencing, motor control, and process automation.
Yes, we can provide complete installation, testing, commissioning, and support for control panel systems across Australia.
Absolutely. Every control panel is custom designed to suit the operational requirements, equipment, and process needs of each project.
Ready to Discuss Your Control Panel Requirements?
Whether you need a simple motor control panel, a temperature control system, or a fully automated PLC switchboard, the Barry Brown & Sons electrical team is ready to help. We work with businesses across food processing, dairy, refrigeration, brewing, manufacturing, and industrial processing to design systems that integrate seamlessly with existing equipment and improve operational performance.
Tell us about your process requirements and we’ll design a custom electrical control panel solution that fits your operation. From concept design through to installation and commissioning, our team delivers practical automation solutions tailored to the needs of your facility and day-to-day operational demands.
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