National Excellence Council honours the training company that has trained over 30,000 engineers in Bangalore and helped shape India’s industrial automation workforce
BENGALURU, April 04, 2026: In a moment that powerfully underscored what practical education can accomplish, EDWARTENS, India’s premier PLC training and industrial automation company, was honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Excellence Award 2026 in the category of Best PLC and EDTech Training Company, presented by the National Excellence Council. The award ceremony was held at Townhall, Bengaluru, one of the city’s most iconic civic venues, before an audience of industry leaders, educators, and changemakers.
The award was formally received by Mr. Joseph Brijin Chacko, Founder and CEO of EDWARTENS & WARTENS , alongside Mr. Abin Antony, from the distinguished hands of Ms. Shruthi, Mr. VinayKumar Narayanaswamy, and Mr. G Manivachagam, IRS, a panel that embodies India’s commitment to industrial and educational excellence.
From a Vision in Bangalore to 30,000+ Lives Changed: The EDWARTENS Story
Twelve years ago, when India’s manufacturing and automation sector was growing rapidly but skilled talent was critically scarce, a young engineer with a bold vision chose to do something different. In 2014, Joseph Brijin Chacko founded EDWARTENS in Bangalore. Not just as a training institute, but as a genuine movement to bridge the widening gap between industry demand and workforce capability.
What began as a humble PLC SCADA training centre in Bangalore has since grown into the Number 1 PLC Training Institute in Bangalore and one of India’s most recognised industrial automation training companies. Over the past decade, EDWARTENS has empowered more than 30,000 students and working professionals with hands on, industry aligned skills in PLC programming, SCADA systems, industrial automation, DCS, drives, instrumentation, and process control. Today, it stands as the undisputed destination for PLC training in Bangalore.
What sets EDWARTENS apart is not just its curriculum, but its unwavering commitment to outcomes. The institute carries a 100% job placement record for its PLC training programme, a statistic that speaks louder than any award. Graduates of EDWARTENS have gone on to build careers at leading manufacturing companies, automation integrators, and multinational corporations across India and the Gulf region.
“This recognition reflects our commitment to practical, industry driven Learning. Every award we receive is a tribute to the 30,000+ students who Trusted us with their futures, and to every industry partner who believed in Our mission. At EDWARTENS, we don’t just teach automation. We build Careers, one engineer at a time.” Said by Mr. Joseph Brijin Chacko (Founder and CEO, WARTENS) at the Karnataka Excellence Awards 2026.
Why EDWARTENS Is India’s Best PLC Training Institute
At its core, EDWARTENS is defined by a philosophy: training must be practical, placement focused, and industry relevant. In a world where automation is rapidly reshaping manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, food processing, and automotive sectors, EDWARTENS has been the launchpad for thousands of engineers seeking to be future ready.
Key milestones that define EDWARTENS as the top PLC training company in India:
30,000 Students Trained: Across PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, and industrial automation, making EDWARTENS the most experienced PLC training provider in Bangalore and across South India.
100% Placement Record : EDWARTENS graduates are placed across India’s top manufacturing and automation companies. A dedicated placement cell ensures every candidate finds their career footing after completing their training.
Industry Expert Faculty: All trainers at EDWARTENS are working industry professionals with real hands on automation experience. Real projects, real equipment, and real outcomes for every student batch.
Best PLC Training Centre in Bangalore: Premium labs equipped with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Delta, and Schneider PLCs offer the most comprehensive hands on PLC training experience available anywhere in Bangalore.
EDTech Innovation: EDWARTENS has pioneered digital and hybrid learning models for automation training, integrating virtual simulation, online PLC courses, and blended learning to set the benchmark for EDTech in industrial education.
Twelve Years of Unbroken Excellence: Since 2014, EDWARTENS has never compromised on quality. Each batch has been trained with the same rigour, the same passion, and the same commitment to real world relevance that defined day one.
EDWARTENS: Powering India’s Future as Part of the WARTENS Global Ecosystem
To truly understand the scale of this achievement, one must look beyond EDWARTENS and into the global vision it is part of. That vision is WARTENS .
Wartens is not simply a company. It is a global automation ecosystem. Headquartered in the United Kingdom. Wartens is the parent brand behind EDWARTENS.
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified global automation powerhouse with a team of more than 100 experts united by the motto Innovate. Educate. Automate., Wartens is shaping the future of Industry 4.0. From AI driven recruitment to immersive VR simulations and quantum automation training, Wartens is building the automation ecosystem that industry will rely on for decades to come. And EDWARTENS India sits at its very heart.
Joseph Brijin Chacko, the Chartered Engineer who founded this entire ecosystem, brings over 13 years of expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and immersive training. He has personally delivered more than 100 automation projects worldwide and has been recognised as a Global Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist in 2025, a recipient of the Atal Achievement Award in 2024, and now the Karnataka Excellence Award 2026. His leadership continues to position both EDWARTENS and Wartens as global forces in automation, built first on the ambition and grit of Bangalore.
Karnataka Excellence Award 2026: What This Means for Industrial Education in India
The Karnataka Excellence Award, presented by the National Excellence Council, is among the most respected institutional recognitions in South India. It identifies organisations that have made a measurable, outstanding impact on their sectors. Winning in the PLC and EDTech Training category places EDWARTENS in an elite league of companies that are actively shaping the future of education and industry in India.
This recognition carries particular weight at a time when India is racing to become a global manufacturing hub. Under national initiatives like Make in India and Skill India, the demand for PLC trained engineers, SCADA operators, automation technicians, and industrial IoT
professionals has never been higher. EDWARTENS has been at the forefront of fulfilling that demand, which makes this award not just a milestone for the company but a validation of a deeply national need.
The Road Ahead: Bigger Dreams, Bolder Impact
The Karnataka Excellence Award 2026 is not a culmination. It is a catalyst. EDWARTENS and Wartens are investing heavily in next generation training technologies, including VR based PLC simulation, AI powered learning pathways, and international certification programmes aligned with global automation standards.
The mission remains unchanged: train the best, place the best, and keep innovating. Whether you are a fresh engineering graduate looking for the best PLC training in Bangalore, a working professional seeking to upskill in industrial automation, or a manufacturing company searching for automation talent and integration support, EDWARTENS and Wartens are your partners in building a smarter industrial future.
About EDWARTENS – www.edwartens.com
EDWARTENS INDIA is India’s Number 1 PLC Training Institute, based in Bangalore, Karnataka. Founded in 2014, the institute specialises in industrial automation training covering PLC programming, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, process control, and industrial IoT. With over 30,000 trained professionals, a 100% placement record, and a faculty drawn entirely from industry, EDWARTENS is the most trusted name in PLC SCADA training in Bangalore. EDWARTENS is a proud part of the Wartens Global Ecosystem.
About WARTENS – www.wartens.com
Wartens is a global automation ecosystem headquartered in the United Kingdom, with operations spanning India, UAE, USA, and multiple international markets. An ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, Wartens integrates training, engineering, recruitment, robotics, XR simulation, and quantum automation solutions under one unified brand. Through its specialised brands including EdWartens, Oscabe, Oforo, Partshire, roboTED, and iUNI, Wartens empowers industries worldwide to stay future-ready by combining technology, skilled talent, and cost effective innovation.
