The Story of Vortechs Automation
Vortechs Value
Founded in 1990 by Walter Horigan, Vortechs Automation is a leading
industrial automation and systems integration company serving the
Delaware Valley region. Our team of experts specializes in control
system design, PLC programming, control system upgrades, repairs, and
troubleshooting of industrial and commercial processes, ensuring that
your operations run smoothly and efficiently. 
With years of experience
in the industry, we have earned a reputation for delivering innovative,
reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet the unique needs of our
clients. Whether you need a new control system designed from scratch or
an upgrade to your existing system, our team can help.
At Vortechs, we are committed to working collaboratively with our
clients to understand their needs and develop solutions tailored to
their specific requirements. We believe in building long-term
relationships with our clients, and our team is always available to
provide ongoing support and maintenance.
If you are looking for a trusted partner for your industrial automation
and systems integration needs, contact Vortechs today to learn more
about our services and how we can help your business succeed.
Meet the Team
The Vortechs team is committed to installing non-proprietary, open-architecture systems. We believe a modern facility is a complex artificial environment that should provide comfortable and productive conditions at the lowest possible cost.
Clients From a Range of Industries
Vortechs maintains exceptional client relationships based on our skill in designing systems, meticulous installation of quality components, creative customization of the most versatile software platforms available and our ongoing commitment to Peak System Performance.Vortechs has installed systems in pharmaceutical companies, schools, office buildings, country clubs, assisted living communities, nursing homes, manufacturing plants and government facilities
Food and Beverage
Italian food processing machine troubleshooting and repair, Folcroft, PA.
Multi building SCADA system. Food and beverage process automation in Philadelphia, PA plus central plant control.
Food and beverage company. Help specify pneumatic valves, Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting and repair in Philadelphia, PA.
Full design and implementation of PLC control system to manage craft malting process at Huntingdon Valley plant.
Dairy
Pasteurization system troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance, Lansdale, PA.
Pasteurization system troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance, Lansdale, PA.
Pharma and Life Sciences
Medical device coating machine automation in Horsham, PA. using Allen Bradley PLC and Iconics Gen64 SCADA software.
AHU filter and UV lamp testing and data logging in NJ.
Install and maintain a YSI water monitoring system in Philadelphia, PA for their zebra fish lab.
Vacuum furnace control system repairs and HMI upgrade in Collegeville, PA.
Cold storage monitoring, trending, and alarming system Cambridge, MA using Iconics Gen32.
PLC control system troubleshooting, programming, and repair in Bloomfield, NJ.
Manufacturing
CNC metalworking machine troubleshooting and repair in Feasterville, PA.
Yarn coating machine automation in Hatfield, PA. using Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs. Tension sensor system integration.
Automate a 5 gal tote pressure test machine in Pottstown, PA.
Spray can label application machine troubleshooting and repair in Warminster, PA.
Rebuild 70-ton press controls in Philadelphia, PA. using Automation Direct PLC.
Metalworking machine control systems in Philadelphia, PA: troubleshooting and repair.
Data manipulation between SQL database and Allen Bradley PLC in Collegeville, PA using KepserverEX Advanced Tags Plugin.
PLC based controls upgrade for roll wrapping operation in Mt Laurel, NJ.
VFD upgrades, machine troubleshooting and support in Warminster, PA.
PLC upgrade in Lancaster for label application machine.
PLC & HMI control system in Bernardsville, NJ for large scale heat treating operation.
Keyence camera based part inspection system in Croydon, PA.
Groundwater
Design, build, and install a groundwater remediation plant control system om Millville, NJ, upgraded using an Allen Bradly PLC.
Design, build, and install a groundwater remediation plant control system upgrade in Warminster, PA with Automation Direct PLC.
Groundwater remediation plant control system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair in Warminster, PA.
Power / Energy
Wood to steam power plant. Legacy Genesis for DOS control system support and repairs.
Building automation system in Philadelphia, PA with elevator, escalator, and garage door monitoring.
Professional
Engineering firm.
Technology company.
Government / Municipal
Waste water treatment plant control system troubleshooting and repair.
Data center industrial networking and systems integration using KepserverEX. Several locations nation wide.
Miscellaneous
Campus wide building automation system in Philadelphia, PA. utilizing Iconics Gen64 SCADA software.
Building automation work in Atlantic City.