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01/11/2023

GES Group Teams Up With Nidec

GES Group has partnered with Nidec to provide a range of Leroy Somer electric motors and Control Techniques Variable Speed Drives.

The collaboration will foster innovation, growth, and a wider range of solutions to better serve customers throughout the island of Ireland. By using their strengths and expertise, Nidec and GES Group aim to create a powerful synergy that will push the boundaries of what's possible in the industry.

David Moore, CEO, GES Group stated: "We are excited to have established a Centre of Excellence in partnership with Nidec 'Control Techniques' and 'Leroy Somer' combined portfolio. There is a shift in changing digital customer demographics and expectation. It is essential we maintain a competitive edge, embrace the digital green economy transformation, and find ways to leverage technology more effectively overall".

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Kevin Brooks, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager, Nidec (Control Techniques) said: "As NIDEC goes from strength to strength, improving its market share, it is more important than ever that we have a Partner Network that can serve the market in a timely manner and be able to assist the customer with technical expertise and advice. The appointment of GES Group as a NIDEC Partner that has access to both Leroy Somer Motors and Control Techniques Drives presents a distinct advantage to customers who are looking for packages that are both efficient and innovative. We are excited about the addition of GES Group to the Partner Network, complimenting an already buoyant group of Motor and Drive Partners. We welcome and look forwards to working with GES Group going forwards".

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