About producer
The history of the Vacon Group dates back to 1993 when a group of thirteen key employees at the Vaasa Factories of ABB Industry Oy decided to found a company of their own, Vaasa Control Oy. They specialized in variable speed AC drives - devices that steplessly adjust the rotation speed of the most common electric motor, the squirrel cage motor.
Vacon’s first variable speed AC drives generation, the Vacon CX, was launched in 1995, and it became a hit product. The launch of Vacon’s second generation of drives, the Vacon NX, was started in October 2000. The first member of Vacon's new micro drive product range, the Vacon 10 for OEM customers, was launched in June 2007.
From the outset, Vacon has given a high priority in creating the widest possible distribution network. Vacon supplies variable speed AC drives under its own label and those of its customers in about 100 countries in all main market areas. More than 90% of the turnover comes from export.
During the eventful fourteen years, the group of thirteen people has grown into Vacon Group employing more than 860 people. Some things have, however, remained unchanged: 100% focus on variable speed AC drives and a passion for excellence. The company slogan – Driven by Drives - says it all. |
