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Nov 25, 2024 We are incredibly proud to share that Excel Marco has been honored with the Enterprise 50 Award (#21!), standing tall as a testament to Singapore’s enterprising spirit. This is not just a recognition of our company but of the heart and soul behind it—our people. As DPM Mr. Heng Swee Keat so aptly said, “The strength of a company lies in the strength of its people.” To everyone at Excel Marco, this award belongs to you. Your unwavering dedication, your relentless

May 13, 2024 ​ Safety is the cornerstone of Excel Marco’s operations. We are fully committed to fostering a safe working environment, ensuring that every employee feels secured and valued. We are proud to share that our Engineers assigned to FPSO Prosperity were awarded the Health Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Award from SBM and Exxon Mobil. At Excel Marco, we always strive to produce quality result and meet timely deliverables. At the end of the day, above all,

Aug 17, 2021 ​ We are proud to announce that Excel Marco is a certified service provider under IEC 62443-2-4. This certification covers the Security of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) throughout their lifecycle, involving hardware, software and policies. This furthers reinforce our commitment and dedication to deliver secure, safe and reliable solutions for process automation and safety systems.

Mar 26, 2021 ​ Excel Marco is delighted to be the host of ASMI’s March Members’ Learning Circle (MLC). The MLC is an initiative to share and learn best business practices, trends and opportunities from fellow members. During this session, Mr David Ong delivered a keynote sharing on how Cybersecurity in the Operational Technology (OT) aspect is related to the maritime industry and how one can protect its critical processes and assets from cybersecurity attacks. It was definite

Feb 1, 2021 ​ After months of project development, we are happy to announce the completion of FPSO ICSS for Brazil Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). This project involved 52 panels which included IO Marshalling panels, Server Racks and Network panels. Despite COVID, we successfully coordinated and executed the FAT using the Hybrid format where most of our customers witnessed the FAT remotely. Customers who attended the FAT in person were also cooperative in adhering to our st

Sep 2, 2019 Tuas Desalination Plant is named Desalination Plant of the Year 2019 at this year’s Global Water Awards, presented at the Global Water Summit in London. Tuas Desalination Plant produces up to 30 million gallons a day (mgd) of drinking water, the amount used by around 200,000 households daily. Excel Marco is tasked to provide the Control System for the entire Tuas Desalination Plant (TDP) using Siemens technology for Process Control and Electrical Monitoring System

May 9, 2019 ​ We are proud to announce that Excel Marco has obtained TUV Rheinland Functional Safety Management Certification in 2019. This certification is evident that we spent more than 18,000 hours in development over 10 years of process safety experience. Functional Safety Standards like IEC 61508 and associated industry standards such as IEC 61511 define requirements for functional safety management and functional safety assessments as well as documentation for these pr

Oct 16, 2018 ​ CEO of Excel Marco and SPACe User Advisory Board Chairman, Mr David Ong, presented at the SPACe ASEAN User Conference 2018 held in Singapore. The Siemens Process Automation Conference (SPACe) is a community of process automation users who meet for the common interest to network and discuss challenges and strategies with other Siemens users, partners, industry thought leaders, and automation professionals to share experiences.

Jul 10, 2018 ​ Excel Marco has been presented a Certificate of Appreciation by HSL Constructor Pte Ltd for the successful completion of the Tuas Desalination Plant Project. Excel Marco supplied the Process Control System Integration Services and Intelligent SCADA for the Plant. “It’s a pleasure working with HSL on the Tuas Desalination Plant project. We look forward to the next collaboration opportunity,” said Mr. David Ong, Managing Director of Excel Marco who accepted the p

Oct 11, 2017 Excel Marco is awarded the Singapore Health Award 2017 – Corporate Award: Excellence by Health Promotion Board. The award recognizes Excel Marco’s efforts in establishing a holistic wellness program (for mind and body) as well as providing a conducive and safe work environment for our employees. Excel Marco will remain dedicated in championing and promoting workplace health as we believe that happy and healthy employees is the heart of any successful business.

Feb 10, 2017 ​ Once again, Excel Marco was awarded the "Siemens Top ASEAN Sales award for year 2016” during the Siemens & Partner Night held at One Farrer Hotel and Spa on 10 February 2017. The award is presented to Excel Marco for its outstanding sales achievement for PCS7 Solution Partner.

Nov 10, 2016 ​ Excel Marco has attained ISQM (Integrated Software Quality Management) PDA certification under ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) ISQM Product Design Assessment Certification. The marine and offshore industries are increasingly relying on computer-based control systems; therefore the verification of the software used in control systems and their integration into the system is an important element within the overall safety assessment. ISQM prescribes the best pra

Aug 25, 2016 ​ Excel Marco has won an order from Tedagua Singapore Pte Ltd, a leader in design & construction of seawater desalination plants, to supply a Process Control System package for the country’s 3rd Desalination Plant located in Tuas. The plant will be constructed by HSL Constructor Pte Ltd and will be one of the largest seawater desalination plant in the region. The plant uses Reverse-Osmosis technology for the treatment of seawater, and will boost a capacity of pro

Aug 18, 2016 ​ Excel Marco has won an order from mainboard listed company, Sembcorp Marine Limited to provide Safety System package for self-propelled New Semisubmersible Crane Vessel (SSCV) Sleipnir for Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC). The SSCV, measuring 772 feet (220 meters) long and 335 feet (102 meters) wide, will be equipped with two 10,000 ton cranes for use in offshore construction and heavy lifting. Excel Marco is supplying the Remote Shutdown System, Fire Detection

May 18, 2016 Excel Marco has been proud sponsors of Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Course Medals for Diploma in Mechatronics (Gold, Silver and Bronze) since 2004 for 13 years. “We believe that it is important to nurture and offer future graduates learning opportunities, encourage them to take up Engineering courses and recognise deserving students for excelling in their course” said Mr. Eric Tan, Operations Director of Excel Marco. Excel Marco has collaborated closely with Temasek

Aug 6, 2015 ​ In commemorating Singapore’s 50th birthday, 50 Years of Singapore: Europe Relations is made up of a collection of essays and articles to capture historical moments, reflect on strong connections that Singapore enjoys with Europe and the close partnerships that are forged on business levels. Siemens and Excel Marco are humbly honored to be able to contribute and be part of the celebration of Singapore’s connections with Europe. Excel Marco became an official part

Jul 22, 2015 ​ Excel Marco has been awarded the Best Automation Systems Integrator Award in the Asian Manufacturing Awards 2014. The awards ceremony was held on 29 August 2014 at Marriott Hotel in Singapore. Mr. David Ong, Managing Director of Excel Marco accepted the award on behalf of the company. In his award acceptance speech, Mr. Ong said, “I thank all of our employees most of all. Regardless of hardware or software, it is our people that make things happen.” Organised b

Apr 14, 2015 ​ David Ong is the founder and CEO of Excel Marco Industrial Systems, a Control and Safety PLC systems turn-key solutions provider. He has over 25 years of professional experience and is widely recognized as an active professional in process automation safety industries. He is a CFSE (Certified Functional Safety Expert) and was a member of the technical advisory board of CFSE Governance Board. During the course of his career, he has executed many major projects i

Mar 12, 2015 ​ Excel Marco is awarded the SILVER Singapore Health Award 2014 by Health Promotion Board. The award recognizes Excel Marco’s efforts in promoting workplace health and placing an emphasis on employees’ health and wellbeing. As employees are valued as Excel Marco’s biggest asset, Excel Marco is dedicated to continue and further enhance our Workplace Health Promotion programs to strive for a fit and happy workforce.

Dec 16, 2014 ​ Excel Marco is awarded the Bronze level from Achilles Practices Certification for their automation and safety solution using SIMATIC S PCS7 (V8.0 SP1) on the coverage of the cyber security requirement. Excel Marco is committed to continue to enhance our automation and safety solution to our customer to ensure that safety and Cyber security are not compromised with a continuity running of the production.