DC-Group was established in 2008 with founder members from DCPAT and DC-ES combining business skills and client relationships. In these difficult times, DC-Group can offer the most competitive rates on the market and can guarantee an excellent work and support ethic.

DCPAT (Durham County Portable Appliance Testing) offers Portable Appliance Testing to the highest of standards using the latest state of the art equipment from Seaward.

Serving the North East of England region, DCPAT is fast becoming a well known name in the industry.

Serving domestic and industrial businesses, DCPAT’s client database is ever increasing.

DCES (Durham County Engineering Services) are an experienced yet fresh engineering outfit. With over 10 years experience in PLCs, SCADA and DCS systems, DC-ES can claim to be one of the few specialist Engineering Services companies in the UK. DCES also specialise in Safety PLCs and SIL Assessment and Verification.

With our engineers trained to the highest of standards in ABB, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Honeywell, PILZ PSS and Mitsubishi PLC/DCS systems, we are sure to meet your criteria for system installations and maintenance.

Trained in Functional Safety adhereing to BS61508 & BS61511

'Certified Functional Safety Professional'

As well as PLC, SCADA & DCS systems, DCES can offer consultancy, control panel design and even full turn-key solutions.

DCES can boast experience in most of the industrial sectors;