QUALITY AND COMMITMENT
A Legacy of Excellence
QEI has a long history of innovation and technical leadership for comprehensive automation solutions through hardware, software and service offerings enabling utility, transportation, and industrial customers to modernize current infrastructures allowing for real-time decisions, efficiencies and enhanced productivity.
QEI is committed to providing the highest level of quality in our products and systems as evidenced by our ISO 9001:2015 certification. QEI’s commitment to quality provides our customers with the assurance that consistent high-quality systems and products will be delivered. QEI is large enough to retain the best personnel, yet small enough for our personnel to have a keen interest in our customers’ satisfaction. You can build your information and control infrastructure with confidence using QEI.
Our Mission:
To use engineering for a more sustainable world. We build modern and transformative solutions to meet energy demands and avoid disruptions to daily life while ensuring safety, minimizing waste and maximizing budget.
Our Vision:
To develop solutions beyond what you think is possible to generate sustainable energy and automation solutions.
Our Core Values
CONFIDENCE
With over 60 years of experience, be confident in our team, yourself and our organization and solutions.
ANTICIPATE TOMORROW
We should continue to look to innovative ways to fulfill our work and our customers’ goals.
PARTNERSHIP
Working collaboratively with customers, suppliers and each other is how we will continue to grow QEI.
COURAGE
Be daring in your thoughts and with your recommendations. Challenge assumptions, try new things and be willing to say yes.
ADAPTABILITY
Because the only constant is change, we must be willing to readjust in order to progress.
Our History
60+ Years of Automation Excellence
1960
Founded in 1960 as Quindar Electronics Incorporated, QEI was an early adopter of solid-state technology for industrial...
1970
As we entered our second decade of operation in 1970, new technical developments presented significant opportunities with...
1974
These research and development activities resulted in the introduction of the first fully computerized SCADA system in...
1975
In 1975, the company was reorganized and its name was shortened to QEI Inc. (Quindar Electronics Incorporated)...
1978
In 1978 the company introduced its second generation intelligent RTU, the QUICS 3000, that included further enhancements...
1981
In the 1980’s, QEI introduced new master station software products that resided initially on Digital Equipment Corporation’s...
1998
As substation and feeder automation emerged at electric utilities, QEI responded with both system and substation level...
1999
In 1999, QEI became ISO 9001:2008 Certified. ISO 9001:2008 specifies requirements for a quality management system where...
2004
QEI releases TDMS-PLUS, Master Station using HP Integrity and Open VMS. TDMS-Plus features an easy to use...
2013
In 2015, we introduced the ePAQ-9410/20/25 and the I/O. These products became the second generation of data...
2017
In 2017, QEI released its first ever Windows based SCADA system, QSCADA. You can choose the package...
2018
In 2018, QEI launched a package of available upgrades to our SCADA system offerings. The ADMS (Advanced...
2021
In 2021, we introduced Browser HMI that works specifically with QEI’s ePAQ-94XX and MicroPAQ-940P. Browser HMI allows...
2022
The fifth generation of Distribution and Substation Automation products, QEI’s 6ACP6 and ePAQ-9XXX Series led the market...
2023
HC Private Investments, a Chicago-based family office private equity firm, successfully acquired QEI, Inc. in partnership with...
What Our Customers Have to Say
“QEl did a fabulous job installing and configuring four SCADA servers for our Quad-Redundant QEI SCADA system.”
Florida Water Utility
“For the last 11 years, we have had a QEI SCADA system that monitors our two substations and line reclosers. We have been very happy with the quality of their product and more importantly, the service that they provide to maintain the system. Everyone at QEl really seems to know their product inside and out.”
Village of Lake Placid
“We have utilized QEl for our SCADA needs for over 20 years. They provide an excellent system, both software and hardware. QEl’s staff has alwavs been there for our needs and is always helpful and friendly We highly recommend QEl’s system and their maintenance contracts to keep your system current.”
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA)
“The new website is very user-friendly. I really like the Customer Portal, which provides quick access to manuals, presentations, and software updates. Q Tips and more.”
City of Wilson, NC
“We have always been able to rely on QEl for their technical knowledge and support. Thank you QEI.”
Mid-Atlantic Municipal Utility
“QEl is a company that not only makes a great product but backs it up with outstanding service.”
Village of Lake Placid
It’s Easy to Get Started
STEP 1:
Schedule a Consultation Call
Let’s talk through your goals and what your current infrastructure looks like.
STEP 2:
We’ll Collaborate to Develop a Solution
We’ll develop a plan to modernize your infrastructure to meet your goals.
STEP 3:
Experience the Advantages of QEI
We’ll coordinate and execute the plans for your upgraded system.
