Foundation (1974 to 1983)

CCC is established in
Des Moines, Iowa

CCC is the first company focused on antisurge protection controllers with behaviors distinct from general purpose controllers.

Foundation (1974 to 1983)

Trials with existing control technologies yield no breakthrough

The results of extensive technology trials compel the company to explore its own hardware development.

Foundation (1974 to 1983)

Staroselsky secures patents for CCC’s main algorithms

These six algorithms establish compressor controls as a specialized operational focus and form the foundation of CCC’s future solutions.

Foundation (1974 to 1983)

CCC develops its first microprocessor controller, PMC

With the launch, the company becomes a solution provider offering its own hardware, software and services.

Foundation (1974 to 1983)

Key personnel join CCC,
shaping its early growth

As the first orders for CCC’s microprocessor controller roll in, the company hires project engineers, field engineers and leaders including Saul Mirsky.

Foundation (1974 to 1983)

CCC launches Series 2

Developed in partnership with Sibthorp Electronics, the company’s first microprocessor-based antisurge controller includes standardized control applications based on its patented algorithms. It also establishes a 40msec loop time.

Foundation (1974 to 1983)

The company’s revenue
surpasses $1M

This growth milestone coincides with the hiring of John Hampel from Fisher Controls to lead CCC’s sales organization.

Growth (1984 to 1993)

Honeywell begins representing CCC in the European Union

This marks the first collaboration between the two companies.

Growth (1984 to 1993)

CCC enters the ethylene market

CCC completes its first installations in ethylene plants, leveraging its advanced algorithms for refrigeration machine handling. In the same year, the company’s revenue surpasses $10M, signaling the start of a growth period in which the company accelerates its technological development and global expansion.

Growth (1984 to 1993)

CCC launches Series 3

Series 3 offers easier configuration and installation than Series 2 and implements a new application code. The launch supports the company’s growth in control system design and manufacturing.

Growth (1984 to 1993)

CCC introduces loadsharing algorithms and EAS surge detector

The advanced loadsharing algorithms fulfill the need for enhanced air compressor control in textile operations. An early surge detection technology, the EAS is designed to prevent costly equipment damage in process gas compressors.

Growth (1984 to 1993)

CCC launches steam turbine controls and Series 3 Plus

Signaling CCC’s entry into integrated solutions, the steam turbine controls set a new benchmark for steam turbine reliability, stability and safety. The Series 3 Plus features EEPROMs for the first time, allowing users to download application code from a PC.

Growth (1984 to 1993)

CCC conducts its
first trials at Gazprom

The trials reveal the need for a specialized gas turbine controller. In the same year, CCC expands into a key U.S. energy market with the opening of its Houston office. 

Growth (1984 to 1993)

Roper acquires CCC

The move ushers in an era of international expansion for the fast-growing company, which opens its Moscow office as it reaches a frame agreement with Gazprom.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC launches the
Series 4 control system

Developed by Bob Sibthorp, Series 4 signifies the company’s entry into programmable logic controllers.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC conducts its
first Series 4 trial

In the same year, the company launches gas turbine controls for Series 3+ and Series 4, with Alan Hall spearheading design, and introduces a dedicated team for steam turbine controls. The team operates under the leadership of Byron Broussard, an influential figure in CCC’s steam turbine controls business.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC revenue surpasses $50M

This exponential growth is driven largely by Gazprom contracts and the success of Broussard in selling large-scale Series 4 projects with steam turbine controls.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC begins development on TrainTools^® and Series 5

Used to configure, operate and monitor CCC’s control systems, the company’s landmark TrainTools^® software is developed by Alex Novitsky’s team in St. Petersburg. Developed in the same year, Series 5 features open software Standard IEC-61131, Profibus and OPC communications, 100 msec execution rates and improved environmental classification.

Later in 1997, CCC’s patent count reaches 25 — a milestone that comes amid improvements to the company’s hallmark antisurge and loadsharing algorithms.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC expands further into the global market

New office openings in Singapore and China signify the company’s global growth even as Russia remains a core business unit.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC begins shipping Series 5

A response to the Gazprom unit’s automation demands and Series 4 obsolescence, Series 5 introduces marked improvements in parallel and series loadsharing. CCC opens its Netherlands office, starting a regional expansion of its sales, project engineering and field service global presence.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC enters the power
generation market

As large-scale Series 5 shipments reach Gazprom, the company enters the power generation sector, with a focus on large utility turbines featuring electric actuators. CCC also establishes its Italian branch to better serve customers and accelerate growth in Europe.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC launches Reliant and Vantage purpose-built systems

As Gazprom shipments continue, the company grows its general-purpose steam turbine business.

Acceleration (1994 to 2003)

CCC forms the Utility Turbine Business unit

The unit reaches $7M in revenue as the Gazprom market declines and Tim Winfrey becomes CCC President. The Roper executive oversees a period of evolution at CCC, which includes the launch of Series 4 EOT in that same year. The launch represents a significant advancement in overspeed trip.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

CCC establishes Guardian^® Overspeed Protection

In the same year, the company introduces the Reliant-based AirMiser.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

Middle East office opens

The new offices come amid the company’s rapid expansion in the West and Gulf countries.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

CCC introduces Series 3++

The launch, which establishes CCC’s commitment to providing seamless upgrades for legacy systems, includes advancements in TrainTools HMI and communication capabilities.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

CCC launches Series 5M

The platform prolongs the lifecycle of Series 4 systems.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

CCC revenue surpasses $100M

Amid rapid growth in new construction initiatives, the company brings Setpoint, UCG and Trinity into the CCC group.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

CCC introduces
TrainTools Web Services

The launch reflects CCC’s advanced digital capabilities and eye for innovation.

Evolution (2004 to 2013)

CCC conducts its first trials of the Prodigy^® controls platform

The leading-edge platform fulfills a growing need for cybersecurity and connectivity in the industrial landscape.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

CCC integrates MakerPro with TrainTools^®

MakerPro replaces the Prodigy Builder while maintaining the same functionality and enhancing ease of use.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

India office opens

The new office expands CCC’s presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) as the company experiences rapid regional growth. In that same year, CCC expands its Prodigy^® applications  to include Voith Vorecon and Quench. The company also forges a partnership with Rexa that enables customers to achieve seamless steam turbine retrofits with world-class controls.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

CCC introduces
optimization studies

The offering helps organizations evaluate and enhance turbomachinery and connected processes.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

CCC launches the
EAS 3++ Surge Detector

In that same year, the company introduces its valve and transmitter diagnostics tools.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

CCC Inside™
transforms the market

The solution brings the company’s world-class controls inside the DCS for the first time.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

Honeywell acquires CCC

The acquisition fosters new levels of synergy and integration between two innovative companies. Later that year, CCC receives its ISASecure^® Security Development Lifecycle Assurance (SDLA) certification, which recognizes the company’s rigorous cybersecurity product development processes.

Innovation (2014 to 2024)

CCC launches Next Gen HMI, CCC Pro Built Security Enhancements

Next Gen HMI provides an intuitive, scalable HTML5 web-based interface for the connected world.  Amid this solution launch, the company supports customers with proven capabilities for the energy transition, including hydrogen, ammonia, alternative fuels, LNG and emissions reduction.

CCC Pro Built Security advancements bring the latest cybersecurity best practices to CCC customers. In the same year, CCC expands its platform offering by introducing Guardian^® SDS for surge detection and Guardian^® ODS for certified overspeed protection, and Prodigy^® receives ISASecure CSA SL2 certificate.