Intelligence. Efficiency. Control.
Optio Systems is a leading, global provider of process control systems for the animal feed, grain, paint, and specialist chemical manufacturing industries.
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Formed through the combination of market-leading brands DSL and Datastor
Global reach
We have installed and support more than 200 process control systems globally, with a sales and engineering presence in the UK and North America.
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1: Optio Nottingham (formerly DSL)
2: Optio Congleton (formerly Datastor)
3: Optio North America
Industries we serve
We support manufacturers across a range of industries, helping them streamline operations, reduce downtime, and maintain consistent product quality.
Animal Feed & Grain
Our software controls John Thompson & Sons, Belfast, the largest and most complex feed mill in Europe
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Paints & Specialty Chemicals
Our software controls PPG, Birstall, one of the largest and most complex paint manufacturing sites in the UK
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Imperium4 process control system
Imperium4 is the innovative, browser-based, process control system by Optio Systems. It’s reliable, intelligent, and configurable – built for Industry 4.0
Improvements in quality and efficiency of up to 40%
End-to-end control
Works with all plant and major PLCs
Full suite of integrated, add-on modules
Secure, modern, browser-based architecture
API-based integrations to all your other business systems
Simple and intuitive
Software for life
Scalable and expandable
Full suite of Imperium4 add-on modules for complete process control.
Our systems are engineered to solve the real challenges of modern production. Whether scheduling, maintaining equipment, managing stock, or analysing performance, our solutions support teams across the entire operation.
Imperium4 Planning is designed to simplify the process of scheduling orders for production.
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Visual, dynamic, timeline-based production scheduling
Automatic order import eliminates data errors
Real-time visibility of current and upcoming production
Colour-coded alerts for late or conflicting orders
Quick identification of downtime and schedule issues
Simple drag-and-drop order adjustment for optimisation
Minimises errors, delays, and cross-contamination risks
Seamlessly integrated with core control system
Complete equipment tracking
Records and manages both planned and unplanned maintenance
Stores supplier data, spare parts, and subassembly details
Automatically updates maintenance schedules from equipment run data
Enables operators to log faults directly and create maintenance tasks instantly
Provides real-time reports on due and overdue maintenance jobs
Seamlessly integrated with core control system
Displays real-time Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and KPI dashboards
Interactive drill-down for detailed performance insights
Accessible via intranet or internet with user access security
Analyses performance by shift, equipment, energy use, and stoppages
Identifies inefficiencies and drives improvements in productivity and profitability
Seamlessly integrated with core control system
Simple-to-use
Barcoded tickets printed for every pallet produced
Wireless tablet used for real-time barcode scanning during dispatch
Instant stock and order verification prevents shipping errors
Maintains accurate, up-to-date stock records
Logs all delivery details automatically
Offers standard reports and printouts for full traceability
Seamlessly integrated with core control system
What our customers are saying
“We recently implemented Imperium4, and the improvement in quality and consistency was immediate. We have improved efficiency around the factory by 20–40%. We’re very happy.”
“Imperium4Analytics allowed us to analyse the plant’s bottlenecks and make further changes to greatly improve the plant’s performance.”
“Optio’s support engineers have always been on hand to assist and advise with any issues, allowing continuous production at all times.”
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