We are a metal-mechanic industry In Venezuela. We want to define our strategies about PLC in next five years, But We don't know how. We Think that must knows:

* Which industries offer growth opportunities?
* Which sizes and types of PLCs have the highest potential for future growth?
* What are the elements of success in the PLC business?
* Future in the Automation?

By the way, There are a PLCs RANK?
If you know any link or page web about Market Analysis and Forecast Through next five or ten years, Pleas send to me.

Thanks.

 

Luis,

Developing a strategy for PLCs, will depend on the manufacturer you decide you use. Not all manufacturers are created equal. You will need to evaluate each manufacturer's product offering and determine how there
capabilities will translate to the markets you, as a company will focus on.

Your country is obviously very strong in the petroleum industry, being part of OPEC. Are you going to service this industry? Are you going to service another industry...many industries? Are you going to focus on the end user or OEM?

The capabilities for PLCs as they stand now is quite vast.

The growth segment for PLCs is in the small to micro end. Analog has become an additional capability that many PLCs now offer and will continue to open other application opportunities.

You may miss the mark if you take the approach of simply selling PLCs as another product. It is my opinion that you should focus on the solutions that PLCs can provide.

Believe it or not, there are still many industries and parts of the world that have not embraced the PLC as a solution to automation. This in itself is a growth industry.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Stephen Luft - President
Entertron Industries
3857 Orangeport Rd.
Gasport, NY 14067
Tel: 716-772-7216
Fax: 716-772-2604
web: www.entertron.com
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Take Siemens Simatic or PCS7 system. It is good choice.