AEG was awarded a contract by Eskom to replace the aging coal stacker/reclaimer control system at their Matimba Power Station. The 12-month project involved designing, supplying, and installing a new PLC-based control system using Modicon PLCs to provide plant monitoring, alarms, and reporting. A key part of the design was a unique terminal connection housing full lightning protection, which has become an industry standard. The project was completed ahead of schedule.