Nidec ASI
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Power Generation Electrical equipment |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Viale Sarca, 336, I - 20126 Milano, Italy |
Key people | Dominique Llonch (CEO) |
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Number of employees | 1300 (2015) |
| Website | Official website |
Nidec Industrial Solutions is a multinational enterprise headquartered in Milan, Italy, specializing in the design and manufacturing of rotating electrical machines, Power electronics, and industrial Automation. Established in 2012 following Nidec Corporation's acquisition of Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali, the company operates within the electrical engineering sector. Its core competencies include producing electric motors and generators, power electronic components, as well as control and automation systems tailored for industrial usage. Nidec Corporation, a Japanese multinational publicly traded on the Template:TYO, NYSE: NJ, and included in the TOPIX 100 and Nikkei 225 indices, acquired Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali (ASI), originally a branch of the Ansaldo Group privatized in 2000. The company's clientele spans industries such as petrochemicals, energy production, steel manufacturing, marine applications, and industrial automation.
Tracing its heritage back to its former identity as Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali and its previous affiliation with Finmeccanica, Nidec Industrial Solutions shares historical ties with the Italian firm Ansaldo, which was founded in 1853 in Sampierdarena (a district of Genoa). This entity later became part of the Finmeccanica group through a merger in 1993.
History
- 1853: Gio Ansaldo & Co. is established in Genoa, gradually expanding operations across transport, energy, and industrial sectors.
- 1899: The inauguration of Ansaldo’s electrical manufacturing facility in Genoa lays the foundation for what becomes Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali.
- 1950: Ansaldo transitions into a partially State-owned enterprise.
- 1989-1995: The industrial division experiences significant growth through acquisitions including Hill Graham Controls (UK), Ross Hill Controls (US), and Loire Automation.
- 2000: Privatization of Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali (ASI) occurs; it partners with Robicon (USA) forming ASIRobicon and adopts this name.
- 2005: The partnership with Robicon concludes; ASIRobicon becomes an independent entity under Lynn Tilton’s ownership.
- 2006: ASIRobicon SpA reverts its name to Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SpA.
- 2012: Nidec Corporation acquires Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SpA, renaming it Nidec ASI SpA.
- 2013: Following Nidec’s acquisition of Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali S.p.A., the company is rebranded as Nidec ASI S.p.A.; Giovanni Barra initially serves as Chief Operating Officer before his appointment as CEO in 2014.
- 2017-2018: Nidec completes acquisition of Leroy Somer motors and generators along with Control Techniques drives and solutions from Emerson. These assets are integrated into Nidec ASI under the unified brand Nidec Industrial Solutions. Dominique Llonch assumes roles as President of Nidec Industrial Solutions and CEO of Nidec ASI S.p.A.
Markets
Nidec ASI serves a variety of sectors, including:
- Oil and Gas,
- Steel production,
- Energy generation,
- Marine applications,
- Heavy industries such as material handling, rubber processing, mining, cement manufacturing, and cable system solutions.
Products
Nidec Industrial Solutions provides a comprehensive range of electrical equipment encompassing medium voltage motors and generators, as well as low and medium voltage drives. The company also produces power electronics for power supply and power quality management, alongside developing proprietary platform-based control and automation systems.
Skills and Major Projects
- Energy – Nuclear fusion initiative for the Japan Atomic Energy Agency
- Energy – Development of a smart microgrid in Ollegue, Chile
- Marine – Modernization of the military vessel Amerigo Vespucci
- Marine – Electrical systems for the ship Liuto, ZEB project
- Power Supply – Ship-to-shore power installation at the Port of Livorno
- Metals – Equipment supply for Yichang Cold Rolling Mill
Geographical Presence
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Nidec ASI maintains subsidiaries across France, Germany, Romania, Russia, China, Japan, and the United States.
History of Production Facilities
- Monfalcone - Specializing in electrical rotating machines: Originally established within the Trieste shipyard as Officine Elettromeccaniche Triestine (OET), the plant relocated to its current location in 1960. This facility handles the manufacturing of large-scale rotating machinery.
- Milan - Power electronics manufacturing: Founded in 1899 as part of the Electrotechnical Group Ansaldo, this site focuses on producing medium voltage converters, excitation systems, and power quality equipment. The founding pamphlet proclaimed electricity as "the main industry of the future."
- Montebello - Production of low voltage drives and industrial automation: This plant specializes in low voltage inverters and electrical panels for automation and renewable energy sectors. It also features a working prototype of a micro smart grid integrated with solar panels and energy storage.
- Genoa - Automation system production: As the historic heart of Nidec ASI SpA, this location concentrates on designing and implementing automation solutions for steel plants along with power quality and power supply systems.
- Ohio - Manufacturer of Avtron Encoders
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