Brand Introduction: Manufacturer Baldor Electric Company 

For the past 100 years, Baldor has shown total commitment to building high-quality electric motors that meet the needs of different users. The company has grown to be one of the biggest manufacturers of NEMA motors.

Baldor Electric was founded in 1920 by Edwin Ballman and Emil Doerr. The name of the brand was derived from a combination of their names. In 1967, the company's headquarters was moved from St. Louis, Missouri to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Like most companies, its growth has also been due to various acquisitions. In 2007, Baldor acquired Dodge and Reliance Electric brands from Rockwell Automation.

In 2011, Baldor was eventually acquired by ABB Ltd of Switzerland in a cash deal that was estimated to be US$4.2 billion. However, the company continued to operate as Baldor Electric ad a member of ABB Group. However, in March 2018, Baldor Electric Company was dissolved and it officially became an ABB brand. This applied to all the products and locations.

Product offerings and industries

ABB offers four main product lines including:

· AC Motors: Under this product line, the company supplies different products such as direct drive motors, explosion proof, general purpose, brake motors, custom AC motors, variable speed AC, ABB NEMA motors,

· Servo motors: This product line encompasses AC brushless servo HDS motors, servo gearboxes, BSM B-Series motors, stainless steel AC brushless motors

· Large AC Motors: Under this product line, ABB provides large induction motors and as well as large synchronous motors

· DC Motors: Under this product category, ABB provides integral HP and RPM III, permanent magnet/fractional magnet, and feedback devices.

· Grinders

· Buffers

· Polishing lathes

· Belt sanders

Beyond the standard products, the manufacturer also provides customized solutions for each product category. Clients need to give details information about what they want through the company’s dedicated customer support and they are guaranteed to get exactly what they want, whether it is products or services.

Where are these products used? From the product offering that ABB offers, you can easily tell that they have a wide range of applications in different industries. Some of the industries that rely on ABB products include:

· HVAC

· Chemical, oil and gas

· Food and beverage

· Cement mining and minerals

· Pulp and paper manufacturing

· Water and wastewater treatment

These are just among many other industries that need AC motors, DC motors, and other accessories that the manufacturer provides.

Maximum customer supported

As a global manufacturer of electric motors, Baldor is fully committed to delivering quality customer care and support. Given the technical nature of the products that the brand provides, it only makes sense to ensure that customers get the best help that they need before and even after purchasing the products. The good news is the brand has done quite a significant job in ensuring that it is achieved.

Baldor has several sales and distribution offices around the world. Customers can physically walk into these offices and get the necessary help that they need regarding the products and services that the brand provides. These offices also enhance access to the company’s products. You can easily buy a Baldor AC motor near you.

Another way in which Baldor provides customer support is by availing different types of resources that customers need when handling products. Through the company's download center, customers can access different resources such as catalogs, brochures, manuals, white paper, and product documentation. Baldor has also published tutorials and webinar series that customers can rely on to get what they need from the company. With a large pool of experienced engineers and technicians, customers can be sure of getting maximum technical support from the brand.

Quality products and services

Baldor designs and manufactures premium-quality electric motors that meet market standards. This is why the company is ISO 9001:2003 certified. The company’s internal systems and resources have made it possible to deliver quality products and services.

Baldor is equipped with modern manufacturing equipment that enhances its capacity to produce quality products in large volumes. The equipment is controlled by professional and experienced engineers who monitor and regulate all the production activities. Experienced management promotes a positive work culture within the company. This has a positive impact on the productivity of the organization.

Research and development has always been at the core of Baldor’s steady growth. The company has a dedicated research unit that is always coming up with new ideas. It plays a role in ensuring that the brand develops new innovative solutions that meet the market needs. It also has testing and assurance teams that verify the quality of products before they are finally released to the market.

Other than quality, Baldor Electric Company is always committed to providing safe and sustainable solutions. Other than producing energy-efficient electric motors, it also focuses on other aspects of sustainability.

Baldor Electric Company is now ABB

In 2018, ABB fully integrated the Baldor Electric Company name into its ABB brand. This was part of ABB’s strategy to expand its product portfolio and increase its global reach. At that time, ABB was busy harmonizing different brands that ran under its name so that all of them could operate under a single brand name. Before the integration, Baldor had operated under ABB for more than seven years. Once the integration is done, Baldor products will be sold under the ABB brand name.

Even after the integration, ABB remained committed to continue manufacturing product brands of Baldor Electric Company such as AC and DC motors, both small and large motors. Also, it retained Baldor’s manufacturing plant which is in Arkansas.

Other than having access to the products and manufacturing facility, ABB was also kept to retain Baldor’s customer base. It continued providing global support, thanks to its access to immense resources and digital technology that was used for managing its global activities. Having been in the industry for more than 130 years, nothing seemed impossible with ABB even after the integration.

Meanwhile, we at ICRFQ have partnered with ABB to distribute products and solutions made by Baldor Electric Company. Being an authorized distributor, we stock quality and original products from the manufacturer. Contact us to place orders and we will deliver.