About Us

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. has over 50 years of experience providing custom-engineered solutions for agricultural and industrial processes, including automation software upgrades, micro ingredient batching systems, minor/major ingredient batching systems, material weighing systems, bulk bag filling and unloading systems, complete process systems, liquid handling, data management solutions for specific applications, feed mill automation, baking and food processing automation, semi-automatic hand prompt batching stations, preventative maintenance planning software, process controls and automation, kitchen batching systems, and remote supervisory control software.

Today, Sterling Systems & Controls’ state-of-the-art designs utilize the latest technology and/or components in data management, as well as raw material and production data tracking, automation and much more. In addition, Sterling Systems engineers design complete automated process systems for Feed Mills, Pet Food, Food and Baking, Rubber Compounding and many other process industries. These process systems include batching systems, process controls and plant automation systems, material weighing systems, upstream/downstream equipment such as mixers and grinders, conveyors, post-batch material handling systems, and much more.

Sterling Systems & Controls’ forte is custom engineering and manufacturing these systems. Products, including batching systems, material weighing systems, micro ingredient systems, minor and major ingredient systems, bulk bag filling/packaging, bulk bag unloading systems, and other process systems and automation, are always custom-engineered to meet the specific requirements of the customer. Therefore, Sterling Systems & Controls provides the best single-source solutions. This is due to Sterling Systems & Controls’ attention to detail and well-rounded experience working within a wide range of process industries. All systems and services are provided to end-use, OEM, contractor, and engineering firm alike.

Company History – Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.

The founding personnel worked for National Manufacturing in Sterling, IL, within a controls department in 1971. They separated from National in 1972 and, as a result, Sterling Systems & Controls was established. One of the first systems completed was a batching system for an agricultural fertilizer facility. This batching system utilized continuous batching technology and was completed in the early 1970’s. Process automation of Animal Feed Mill and poultry processing facilities became a focus, expanding to include Animal Feed, Baking and Food Processing, Pet Food, Chemicals and many other agricultural and industrial processes.

Sterling Systems & Controls was bought by the owners of Prater Industries, Inc. in 1987. Sterling Controls supplied electrical process controls and automation for products that Prater manufactured. This allowed Prater to provide complete system solutions, e.g. grinding, pulverizing, material handling, and batching systems. As a result, the combination of Prater’s equipment and Sterling System & Controls proved very successful for customers needing complete process systems. In 2000, Sterling Controls, Inc. changed its name to Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. emphasizing the company’s real focus, “Systems”, including process equipment, electrical controls and process automation. The full capabilities of Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. are best reflected and promoted as Automation * Batching * Process * Systems.

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. purchased both Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. and Prater Industries in 2014. Since 1961, Industrial Magnetics has been a leader in manufacturing innovative, engineered permanent magnet and electromagnetic solutions. Today Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is a proud part of the International Process Equipment Company (IPEC) family, which also includes Prater Industries and Industrial Magnetics (IMI).