Nidec and KPS ‘in bidding battle’ for Siemens business
15 March 2024 The Japanese motor-maker Nidec and the US private equity firm KPS Capital Partners are reported to be in a bidding battle to acquire Innomotics, the… Read More
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Elevator drives eliminate the need for contactors
19 January 2024 The Brazilian motors and drives manufacturer WEG has announced a new series of lift drives that, it says, “redefine elevator technology”. The ADL500 drives use… Read More
AC/DC converters provide DC motor control and more
21 November 2023 WEG has launched a series of AC/DC converters that support a wide range of supply voltages and current ratings, catering for both two- and four-quadrant… Read More
Novel high-efficiency motor ‘will shake up the industry’
9 November 2023 The Brazilian motor-maker WEG has invented a hybrid motor technology that, it says, combines the best technical characteristics of permanent magnet (PM) and synchronous reluctance… Read More
WEG buys Regal Rexnord’s motors businesses for $400m
26 September 2023 The Brazilian motor-maker WEG is buying the industrial motors and generators businesses that make up the majority of Regal Rexnord Industrial Systems segment for $400m. Read More
WEG opens motors plant in Turkey and expands in Brazil
26 July 2023 The Brazilian motor and drives manufacturer WEG has opened a plant in Turkey to assemble electric motors and provide technical support for customers in the… Read More
Siemens large motors and drives is now €3bn Innomotics biz
3 July 2023 As of 1 July, Innomotics has become the new brand for the motors and large-drive activities previously operating under the Siemens name. Innomotics, which employs… Read More
WEG’s Algerian JV plant will make up to 1m motors a year
2 March 2023 WEG, the Brazilian-headquartered motors and drives manufacturer, has established a new company and production facility in Algeria, North Africa, with the capacity to produce one… Read More
Siemens plans €3bn spin-off of large motors and drives
17 November 2022 Siemens is planning to combine several businesses in its motors and drives portfolio to create an integrated motors and large drives supplier with joint revenues… Read More
WEG buys Gefran drives for €23m to boost EU capacity
3 August 2022 The Brazilian motion engineering and automation company WEG is buying the Motion Control business of the Italian automation and sensors manufacturer Gefran for around €23m. Read More
