
Inspired to innovate - intelligent automation solutions delivering customer value since 1969
Allan Integrated Control Systems is a well-established control systems integrator with over five decades of experience delivering SCADA, automation, and custom control panel solutions for industrial and municipal clients. Their notable project portfolio includes major Chicago-area infrastructure systems, supported by partnerships with leading automation technology vendors.

Allan Integrated Control Systems (Allan ICS) is a veteran control systems integrator that has been delivering advanced engineering solutions since 1969. With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in SCADA systems, custom control panels, and automated machine assemblies, serving clients across discrete, batch, and continuous process applications. Their UL-508A and UL-698A listed manufacturing facility demonstrates their commitment to meeting rigorous industry standards for industrial control equipment and hazardous location panels. The company's deep engineering expertise spans process control system integration, PLC software development, and human-machine interface design. Allan ICS has built an impressive portfolio of complex projects, including the Buckingham Fountain Control System, Lake Michigan Fresh Water Intake Cribs, O'Hare Airport Storm Water Basin Pumping Stations, and Milwaukee Street Lighting systems. Their collaborative approach focuses on deriving cost-effective designs that maximize existing customer resources while meeting or exceeding project requirements. Led by President and Owner Ann Zess, Allan ICS differentiates itself through careful project assessment and risk mitigation, ensuring they only commit to projects they can confidently deliver. The company maintains partnerships with major automation vendors and has earned strong testimonials from organizations including Siemens Industry, demonstrating their reputation for professionalism and technical excellence in complex controls and automation integrations.