About Us
Ignition & Proficy Plant Applications Specialists
Austral Manufacturing Software is a B2B consultancy built from the ground up to serve manufacturing companies that rely on complex industrial software systems.
Our Mission
Helping manufacturers get the most from their technology
Manufacturing companies invest significantly in platforms like Ignition and Proficy Plant Applications — but the value of those investments depends entirely on how well they are implemented and maintained. Our mission is to bridge that gap.
We bring certified, hands-on expertise to every engagement. Whether you need to build a new SCADA system from scratch, optimize an existing Plant Apps deployment, or integrate disparate OT and IT systems, we deliver solutions that work — reliably and sustainably.
“We exist to make manufacturing software work the way it should — with precision, reliability, and a deep understanding of what happens on the plant floor.”
Austral Manufacturing Software
Founding Principle
Who We Are
A focused team with a singular purpose
Austral Manufacturing Software — also known as Austral MFG — was founded to serve manufacturing enterprises that need specialized knowledge — not a generalist IT firm, not a large systems integrator with a junior consultant assigned to your project. We work exclusively with manufacturing companies, and exclusively on the platforms that matter most: Ignition and Proficy Plant Applications.
Our consultants bring real manufacturing knowledge alongside their software expertise. We understand shift schedules, production KPIs, OEE metrics, quality management, and the operational constraints your team lives with every day. That context is what separates a technically correct implementation from one that actually serves your business.
Our Values
What guides every engagement
Technical Expertise
We invest continuously in deep platform knowledge. Our consultants are hands-on practitioners with real-world manufacturing project experience — not generalists.
Long-Term Partnership
We build relationships, not just projects. Our clients come back because we understand their operations and grow with their business needs over time.
Precision & Quality
In manufacturing, detail is everything. We approach every engagement with rigor — thorough documentation, structured testing, and zero shortcuts.
Operational Reliability
We know your operations can't stop. Every solution we build is designed for stability, maintainability, and resilience in demanding production environments.
Platform Expertise
The technologies we work with
Our expertise spans the full manufacturing software stack — from device-level connectivity through enterprise reporting and analytics. Every technology listed here is one we implement and support as core competencies, not peripheral skills.
Ignition SCADA/MES
Full project lifecycle — design through support
Proficy Historian
Data collection, archiving, and analytics
Proficy Plant Applications
Production, quality, and genealogy modules
OPC-UA / OPC-DA
Industrial protocol connectivity
PLC & DCS Integration
Allen-Bradley, Siemens, ABB, and more
SQL & Time-Series Databases
Historian and relational data management
ERP Integration
SAP, Oracle, and custom enterprise systems
Certifications
Backed by Platform Certifications
Ignition Core Certified
Inductive Automation
Proficy Operations Hub
GE Digital
PI System
AVEVA / OSIsoft
Proficy Plant Applications
Proficy & MES Specialists
Proficy Plant Applications is a core capability at Austral Manufacturing Software. We work with manufacturers and engineering teams on implementation, development, support, troubleshooting, upgrades, and integration of Proficy-based MES environments.
From our engineering base in Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Argentina, we provide specialized Proficy consulting to industrial organizations in Argentina and support manufacturing projects across North America and international markets.
Our expertise combines Plant Applications knowledge, Proficy Historian, industrial integration, and real manufacturing process understanding — allowing us to work on both the platform and the production processes the MES is designed to represent.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve manufacturing companies across food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, oil & gas, and discrete manufacturing — anywhere Ignition SCADA or Proficy Plant Applications are deployed.
Do you work with companies outside the USA?
Yes. We serve clients across North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru), and Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK).
What's the difference between working with you vs. a large systems integrator?
We assign senior consultants to every project — not junior resources. Our focus is exclusively on Ignition and Proficy platforms, so you get deep expertise rather than generalist knowledge spread thin.
Do you offer ongoing support after implementation?
Absolutely. We provide flexible support contracts including system health checks, upgrades, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement consulting.
Ready to work with a specialist?
Reach out to discuss your project — whether you're planning something new or need support on an existing system.