Articles Tagged with ''electric motors''

Yaskawa America, Inc. Expands into Colombia with Acquisition of Variadores SAS

Strengthening Yaskawa’s direct presence in Colombia, the acquisition of Variadores SAS builds on a 35-year partnership

March 25, 2026

Yaskawa America, Inc. has acquired Variadores SAS, uniting two longtime partners to expand automation solutions and services throughout Colombia and the Andean region.

ECM Hire to Lead New Industrial OEM Products Division

July 26, 2024

Dan Lisowsky will be the vice president of ECM’s industrial OEM products division, which offers engineering, software, and client services to large electric motor equipment manufacturers.

Regal Rexnord Expands Leeson Brand of Motors

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

May 7, 2024

All Marathon-branded motors below the frame size 182T will now be made under the Leeson brand name. These include motors used in a wide range of applications, including HVAC.

ABB invests $170 million in the US

April 14, 2023

ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the U.S. by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation, and distribution operations.

Troubleshooting Potential Relays

A malfunctioning relay can damage the compressor, so techs must understand the warning signs

John Tomczyk

February 15, 2023

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.

Electric Motor Market to Grow to $141.7 Billion by 2022

Technological advancements and regulatory policies aimed at improving energy efficiency are important factors

January 13, 2016

The global electric motor market was valued at $99.85 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $141.7 billion by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5 percent from 2015 to 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research.

NEMA Announces Motor Efficiency Regulation Webinars

DOE recently amended Section 431 of the federal energy code covering the efficiency of electric motors

November 20, 2015

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Motor & Generator Section will host a second series of webinars in December related to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) motor regulation, which will take effect on June 1, 2016.

Jan. 1, 2015: SNTech Seeks Strategic Sale Through Chapter 11

The Company Intends for the Chapter 11 Filing to Enable It to Seek an Acquirer

January 1, 2015

SNTech Inc., a developer of high-efficiency, “smart” electric motors for commercial and residential applications, announced that it filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. The company intends for the filing to enable it to seek an acquirer.

Retrofitting PSC Motors with ECMs

Replacing PSC Motors with ECMs Can Boost Bottom Line, Improve Customer Comfort

Jen Anesi

December 8, 2014

While not all contractors consistently offer ECMs, those who do often report increased profits as well as improved customer comfort and satisfaction.

Sept. 10, 2014: QM Power Receives DOE Funding to Develop Its HVAC and Refrigeration Technology

Awards Will Help in Advancing Energy-Saving Technology

September 10, 2014

QM Power Inc. announced that it has received two competitive funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite commercialization of its Q-Sync™ motor solution into the commercial refrigeration market and extend it into HVAC applications with Carrier.

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