Two Nidec businesses have taken home top honours at the 2026 Ellies Awards. Nidec Drives was named Best Supplier of Drives and Canton Elevator was named Best Supplier of Hydraulic Systems.

Nidec Drives has expanded its Commander S AC drive range with a new frame size up to 11 kW (15 hp), offering compact design, easy commissioning, reliable performance and lower total cost of ownership.

Boost your machine design with compact EnDat 3 servo solutions featuring single‑cable technology, smart diagnostics, and fast plug‑and‑play commissioning.

Nidec, a global leader in electric motors, drives, and controls powering critical industries worldwide, today announced the appointment of Michael Briggs as Chairman of the Motion & Energy Business Unit and Chief Executive Officer of the Appliance & Automotive Division, effective April 1, 2026.

Nidec Netherlands is revolutionizing Benelux industries with its compact, plug-and-play DFS frequency converter, delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable high-power solutions for sectors like refrigeration, maritime, and manufacturing.

Discover how Nidec Drives Africa modernized a 4 km offshore ship loader at Dalrymple Bay, delivering safety, energy efficiency, and scalable automation.

Discover Connect V3 from Nidec Drives — a powerful PC-based commissioning tool designed to simplify drive setup with auto-discovery, guided configuration, real-time tuning, and seamless PLC integration. Experience faster, smarter motion control with Human-Centred Design.

"The best drive is only as good as the support behind it" Industrial Automation India explore how Nidec Drives is delivering performance, intelligence, and sustainability to India’s fast-evolving industrial landscape.

In recognition of its recent work to unify its constituent brands and harmonise under a refreshed Nidec visual identity, Transform magazine awarded Nidec both Gold and Diamond Awards for Best Brand Architecture at the Transform Awards Europe. 

Nidec Drives is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurent Babaud as President.