Nidec Leroy-Somer in the news

A contained electrical fire at the Angoulême production site caused no injuries or operational downtime.

A minor electrical fire at Leroy Somer in Angoul\u00eame mobilized thirty firefighters but caused no damage or operational disruption.

Nidec Power introduced a certified refurbished generator program in EMEA to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and reliable alternatives for Leroy-Somer alternators.

Nidec Power introduced a certified refurbished generator program for Leroy-Somer alternators to reduce costs, downtime, and environmental impact with ready-to-ship units and full service support.

Nidec is investing heavily in its French factories, including Charente, to expand production and workforce focused on electric motors and alternators for sustainable energy solutions.

Nidec is investing 97 million euros to modernize its French factories, including the historic Leroy-Somer plant in Angoulême, to boost electric motor and energy storage production amid Europe's energy transition.

The electric motor rewinding service market is growing steadily due to industrial automation and aging infrastructure, with key players like Leroy-Somer involved.

Leroy-Somer struggles with small motor losses due to Chinese competition but invests in innovation and new markets to sustain its French production and future growth.

Leroy-Somer struggles with low-margin small motor production amid Chinese competition but invests in innovation and new markets like datacenters and electric aircraft to sustain its French manufacturing.

Nidec acquired Leroy-Somer, with its CEO presenting growth and investment plans focused on electric motor technologies and market expansion.

Nidec is cautious about large investments in France due to regulatory instability, high electricity costs, and competition, despite recent factory expansions and job creation.

Nidec-Leroy Somer is investing millions and hiring staff to expand its alternator production amid growth in that market segment.

Laurent Babaud, with extensive experience in motors and drives, has been named President of Nidec Drives to lead growth and innovation.

Laurent Babaud, with extensive experience in motors and drives, is appointed president of Nidec Drives to lead its strategic growth and innovation.

Nidec-Leroy Somer organized a toy collection among employees to support local charity Eider in distributing toys to children in need during Christmas.

Nidec acquired Leroy-Somer, a leading industrial electric motors and alternators company, from Emerson for $1.2 billion.

The Marcellin-Leroy stadium in Angoulême remains closed and unsold due to safety issues, high asking price by owner Nidec, and conflicting interests over its future use.

Nidec (Moteurs Leroy Somer) and NICO International partnered to expand industrial and power generation services in the Middle East, enhancing their market presence in the UAE.

A precise gas station replacement at Nidec Leroy-Somer's site in Gond-Pontouvre was successfully done without service interruption, a first for GRDF.

Nidec Leroy-Somer introduced the Commander C300 PM drive for sensorless permanent magnet motors, optimized for pumping and HVAC applications with advanced safety, communication, and energy-saving features.