Engineering Scope

⚙️ PLC & DCS Programming

Rockwell, Siemens, and DCS programming: greenfield logic, migrations, and OEM integration for regulated production lines.

🖥️ SCADA & HMI Design

SCADA architecture and HMI visualization on Ignition, FactoryTalk, and WinCC, with alarming, historian, and reporting.

🔧 UL 508A Panel Design

NEC-compliant, UL 508A-listed control panel design, layout, and bill of material for OEMs and end users.

🌐 OT & Manufacturing Networks

OT and manufacturing network design, network rack layout, assembly, and switch and firewall configuration: segmented Industrial Ethernet and EtherNet/IP, Purdue-model and IDMZ segmentation, plus MES and ERP data flow.

✅ Commissioning & Validation

FAT, SAT, startup, and GMP/GAMP5 validation documentation for food, pharma, and biotech.

🛰️ Remote Support & Migration

Legacy control-system migration and remote troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

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Plant and Facility Work near West Chester, PA

🍔 Food & Beverage 🥛 Dairy Processing 🍪 Snack & Bakery 🍖 Meat & Poultry 🐶 Pet Food 🌾 Agrifood 🛒 Consumer Products 🧴 Personal Care & Cosmetics 🧪 Chemical Processing 🧫 Specialty Chemicals 🔬 Life Sciences 💊 Nutraceuticals 💧 Water & Wastewater Treatment 📦 Warehousing & Distribution 📦 Packaging & Fulfillment

Local and Project Context near West Chester, PA

PE-Licensed in 21 States
LAPORTE Professional Engineers are licensed in 21 US states. Deliverables are stamped and sealed for permitting, insurance, and regulatory review wherever the facility is located.
Platform-Agnostic Integration
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Inductive Automation Ignition, plus most major PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms. We recommend what fits the operation rather than a single vendor line.
GAMP5 Validation Support
For FDA- and GMP-regulated food, pharma, and biotech lines we provide GAMP5-aligned validation, FAT/SAT, and compliance documentation, coordinated with the control and panel design.
Six US Offices
Project teams work from six US offices: West Chester PA (headquarters), Columbus OH, Chicago IL, Rochester NY, Durham NC, and Denver CO. That footprint supports site visits, construction support, and commissioning across the country.

Engineering Leadership

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Nate Kocher, P.E.
Partner, Director of Electrical and Automation Engineering
LAPORTE • West Chester, PA

Engineering and management consultant with 15+ years of work in control systems, power distribution and systems integration for food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

  • P.E. Licensed in 21 States
  • Penn State, B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • West Chester University, MBA
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Keith Morgart, P.E.
Electrical and Automation Engineer
LAPORTE • Greater Pittsburgh, PA

Electrical power and controls engineer whose work includes power distribution, motor controls and code compliance for industrial and commercial facilities.

  • P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer
  • University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, B.S. Electrical Engineering
  • NEC, NFPA and IEEE standards
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Project Questions

Which control platforms do you work with?
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Inductive Automation Ignition, and most major PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms. We are platform-agnostic and recommend what fits your operation.
Can you validate systems for GMP/pharma?
Yes. We provide GAMP5-aligned validation, FAT/SAT, and compliance documentation for FDA- and GMP-regulated facilities.
Do you design the control panels too?
Yes. We design UL 508A-listed panels, including layout and bill of material, coordinated with the automation scope.
Are your engineers licensed PEs?
Yes. LAPORTE Professional Engineers are licensed in 21 states and stamp drawings as required.
Do you design and build OT and manufacturing networks?
Yes. We design OT and manufacturing networks end to end: IP addressing and segmentation, managed switch and firewall configuration, and the physical network racks, including layout, assembly, and labeling. We follow Purdue-model zoning with an IDMZ between the plant floor and business systems.

Engineering support in nearby areas

Engineering support for West Chester, PA

LAPORTE Consultants
Suite 200, 158 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19382
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