Romulus

What Is Romulus?

Romulus Industrial Innovation is an industrial automation agency that provides controls design, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions for sawmills, lumber operations, and manufacturing facilities. The company's work includes Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) integration, supervisory application development, and industrial network configuration, which are generally applied to existing equipment rather than new installations.

How Much Does Romulus Cost?

Engineering services commonly range from $125–$225/hour based on industry benchmarks. Smaller automation projects, such as PLC or HMI upgrades, may cost around $5,000–$25,000+, while larger modernization projects involving SCADA, networking, and plant-wide integration can range from $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars.

Disclaimer: Pricing references are based on publicly available third-party information and industry benchmarks. Actual costs may vary.

Who Is Romulus For?

The company primarily serves organizations in industries such as:

• Sawmills
• Wood products manufacturing
• Industrial manufacturing
• Material handling operations

Romulus Target Scenarios

Romulus Industrial Innovation is a suitable choice for manufacturers looking to improve automation, industrial connectivity, and operational visibility using their existing production systems. Common scenarios include:

1. Manufacturers Modernizing Existing Control Systems

Manufacturing facilities with aging PLC, HMI, or SCADA systems often need to improve reliability without replacing production equipment. Romulus Industrial helps these organizations modernize control systems, improve operator interfaces, and integrate new functionality into existing automation environments. This approach is particularly useful for facilities extending the life of their current assets while improving maintainability and day-to-day operations.

2. Sawmills Improving Operational Visibility

Sawmills frequently need better insight into machine performance and production data to support daily operations. Romulus Industrial develops telemetry, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting, and visualization solutions that help production teams monitor equipment, identify operational issues, and make informed decisions using real-time plant data. These capabilities are designed to improve visibility without adding unnecessary system complexity.

3. Industrial Facilities Strengthening Network Infrastructure

Facilities operating multiple controllers, machines, and industrial devices often require dependable communication across production systems. Romulus Industrial designs industrial networking solutions that improve device connectivity, network performance, and long-term maintainability. Its services support common industrial communication requirements while helping operations teams build networks that are easier to troubleshoot, maintain, and expand over time.

4. Operations Teams Improving Maintenance Coordination

Manufacturing organizations with shift-based operations often need a consistent process for reporting issues and communicating maintenance work. Romulus Industrial addresses this through Passdown.pro, its maintenance and issue-tracking platform that captures plant-floor issues and delivers actionable information to supervisors. This supports better communication between operations and maintenance teams while improving continuity across shifts.

Romulus Core Services

PLC Programming And Industrial Control System Integration

Romulus Industrial develops, programs, and troubleshoots PLC-based control systems for manufacturing environments. The company also integrates industrial control systems with existing production equipment, helping manufacturers improve automation, support equipment upgrades, and maintain reliable plant operations. These services are designed to work with existing infrastructure rather than requiring complete system replacement.

HMI, SCADA And Systems Design

The company designs and customizes industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA applications. These solutions provide operators with greater visibility into production processes while supporting system monitoring, control, and day-to-day operational management.

Industrial Networking And IIoT Connectivity

Romulus Industrial designs industrial networks and configures IIoT devices to improve communication between machines, controllers, and operational systems. Its services also support industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and EtherNet/IP, helping facilities establish reliable data exchange across production environments.

Machine KPI Reporting, Analytics And Technical Documentation

The company develops machine KPI tracking, reporting, data analytics, and visualization solutions that help manufacturers monitor production performance and operational trends. It also prepares technical documentation to support system maintenance, operational consistency, and compliance requirements throughout industrial automation projects.

Is Romulus Right For You?

Manufacturers often need to improve automation, production visibility, and industrial connectivity without replacing existing systems. Romulus Industrial supports these needs through PLC programming, control system integration, networking, HMI/SCADA development, and data visualization services. It is a suitable choice for facilities looking to modernize operations while continuing to use existing infrastructure.

Organizations requiring targeted automation improvements can also use Romulus Industrial for IIoT connectivity, reporting, and operational support. In addition to engineering services, the company offers tools such as Passdown.pro to help operations and maintenance teams improve issue tracking and communication across production shifts.

Still not sure about Romulus? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.