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Techday NZ
09-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Nukon to offer Plex platform, boosting digital manufacturing in Australia
Rockwell Automation has announced the addition of Nukon as an Australian reseller and implementer of its cloud-based Plex smart manufacturing platform. This marks the first time the Plex platform will be sold and implemented in Australia by a partner outside Rockwell Automation, which previously handled all sales and deployment directly. The Plex platform is a cloud-based solution aimed at enhancing manufacturing operations by eliminating information silos, digitising supply chains, automating processes, and enabling the tracking of manufacturing activities from any device and location. It also delivers real-time actionable data for business users. Plex for improved efficiency Nukon, part of SAGE Group, will now offer its clients access to the Plex platform, complementing the company's existing digital advisory and delivery services in manufacturing execution and supply chain projects. Alec Konynenburg, Executive General Manager at Nukon, commented, "Nukon brings specialised digital advisory and delivery services to the manufacturing industry to help clients successfully implement Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and supply chain optimisation projects." He also said, "By adding Plex to our customer offering, Nukon can continue to assist customers by bridging the gap between OT and IT, offering real-time data, and providing tools that help companies scale." The platform is recognised for providing connected enterprise visibility, facilitating the monitoring of assets and plant-level performance. Its MES component is described as flexible and configurable, standardising operations across manufacturing environments and ensuring workflow consistency. Plex is currently used across several industries globally, including manufacturing, energy, defence, water and wastewater – all areas where Nukon has experience. Cloud-based modular platform "Plex is a cloud-based platform, that enables future-focussed manufacturers to achieve real-time integration, high levels of availability and flexibility, cybersecurity, and scalability," said Anthony Wong, Vice President, Enterprise Software Sales, Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation. Wong further noted, "Being cloud-based makes it easier to keep software like Plex updated. New functionality is regularly being added, and because it's a modular system, it doesn't take everything else offline to perform an update." He highlighted the multi-functional nature of Plex: "In addition to performing the role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Plex also acts as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Quality Management System (QMS) all in one, eliminating the need for separate software, and creating further efficiencies." Collaboration and business visibility The collaboration between Nukon and Rockwell Automation is expected to deliver improvements for businesses seeking greater clarity between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) functions. The partnership aims to support both large and smaller manufacturers by enhancing business process automation and data tracking from the production floor to the executive level. Konynenburg said, "Nukon bridge the gaps between the different silos within our client's businesses by working closely with automation and IT teams, to connect disparate silos. That collaborative process fosters clarity and leads to significant improvements throughout their businesses." He added, "Plex automates business processes and tracks data from the plant floor right through to the executive level, providing visibility, quality, and control. It is a natural fit within Nukon's expertise and is highly applicable to small and medium sized manufacturers, not just the bigger players." He also acknowledged challenges still faced by some customers: "We know some clients still struggle with spreadsheets and may have issues getting the right information for their quality processes. With Nukon and Plex coming together, our strengths combine to reduce the time taken to see benefits." SAGE Group's position and background Nukon is a subsidiary of SAGE Group, which has a longstanding presence in specialist industrial services. SAGE Automation, a sister company, was the first Australian Platinum System Integrator Partner within Rockwell's PartnerNetwork. Wong commented, "SAGE has been part of Rockwell's PartnerNetwork for many years, and as a platinum partner, it has used digital engineering tools to deliver efficiencies to machine builders, system integrators, and manufacturers." He detailed the history of the collaboration: "Since acquiring Plex in 2021, Rockwell has been selling and implementing the technology across Australia and New Zealand. Nukon is our first partner that will be reselling and implementing Plex to further grow the business across the region." As Wong put it, "With Nukon now implementing Plex in Australia, this partnership is set to expand even further, help bridge the OT/IT gap, and further benefit companies on their digital transformation journey." The SAGE Group recently announced an acquisition by Tetra Tech, a global provider of consulting and engineering services. Subject to customary closing conditions and approval, this transaction is intended to strengthen SAGE Group's market position and enable further expansion in water, energy, transportation, defence, and manufacturing sectors world-wide.
National Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Tetra Tech to Advance Its Digital Automation Solutions with the Acquisition of SAGE Group
Article content PASADENA, Calif. — Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SAGE Group Holdings Ltd (SAGE Group), a premier automation solutions provider known for its expertise in municipal water and industrial manufacturing automation, smart infrastructure, and systems integration. Article content Article content SAGE Group delivers innovative technology and high-quality automation services that optimize operational efficiency and drive digital transformation for commercial and government clients across the municipal water, energy, transportation, defense and manufacturing sectors. This acquisition will expand Tetra Tech's digital systems solutions to a broader suite of clients, and provide advanced electrical and instrumentation design, engineered control systems, cybersecurity, and cloud integration. Article content 'Tetra Tech's deep technical expertise and advanced technology solutions help utilities, and the private sector optimize performance and make effective, data-driven decisions,' said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO. 'The addition of SAGE Group's digital automation capabilities will further enhance our offerings by bringing additional expertise, AI-enabled technology, and demonstrated client solutions to our collective team.' Article content 'Tetra Tech and SAGE Group share complementary expertise, a strong cultural fit, and a shared long-term strategic vision to deliver impactful, future-focused solutions across industrial digitalization, AI and cybersecurity,' said Adrian Fahey, SAGE Group's Managing Director. 'This partnership will position SAGE for long-term growth, broaden its service offering, and provide new global resources — enhancing the value, innovation, and support we deliver to our clients and, expanded opportunities for our employees.' Article content SAGE Group is joining the Commercial International Business Group. The acquisition will be subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Article content Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science ® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Article content SAGE Group comprises four specialist offerings, SAGE Automation, Nukon, Embedded Expertise and Skills Lab. With an extensive footprint across Australia, employing a team of 800 talented people, SAGE is an integrated industrial digitalization services provider with a suite of solutions designed to support clients to accelerate their digital journey. SAGE partners with clients across the water, defense, energy, manufacturing, resources and transport sectors, to create a Smarter Future, Better World. For more information about SAGE Group, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Article content Any statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made in this release represent management's best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, Tetra Tech's actual outcome and results are not guaranteed and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ('Future Factors'), and may differ materially from what is expressed. For a description of Future Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, see the discussion under the section 'Risk Factors' included in the Company's Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
