Powys-based variable frequency drives (VFD) manufacturer Invertek Drives has reached a significant milestone with the production of its two millionth drive.
The one off ‘golden drive’ was produced at the company’s 55,000 sq ft global assembly centre at Welshpool.
The milestone comes after Invertek announced record sales during 2020 and the first quarter of 2021. It follows significant continued year-on-year growth since the company was established 23 years ago.
The two millionth drive is part of an order placed by Hiflex Automatiseringstechniek BV who are Invertek’s sales partner in the Netherlands.
The business, which employs nearly 250, was acquired in a £100m deal by Japanese firm Sumitomo Heavy Industries in 2019. Around 80% of its VFDs are exported
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Shaun Dean, chief executive of Invertek Drives and senior vice president of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, said: “We’ve reached a significant milestone in our history. Nearly two million Optidrives are now operating around the world.”
“They are all creating energy and process efficiencies in motor control across a range of industries from manufacturing to marine, agriculture to water, and cranes to food and beverage,”
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“VFDs are playing a major part in helping reduce carbon emissions globally through efficient motor control. We’re very proud of how our inverter technology is helping contribute to that.”
Mr Dean said more investment was being made in manufacturing at its 海角视频 facility to increase production levels as well as in research and development to create ever more efficient VFD products.
He added: “We’re undertaking a recruitment drive in all areas of our business. This is not only supporting our growth but ensuring we are at the cutting-edge in VFD technology.”
The two millionth drive was assembled by one of Intertek’s longest-serving manufacturing technicians. Janet Evans has worked with the company for 18 years.
She said: I felt very privileged to have assembled the two millionth drive. I’ve seen the company grow and develop over the years. It’s amazing to think so many of the drives I’ve assembled are being used all over the world."
Invertek Drives was established in 1998.