Since the early 1980s, Nord Drivesystems, a supplier of gear units, electric motors, and control products, has produced its own electronics at their Aurich facility in northwest Lower Saxony, Germany. Over time, the production plant and product portfolio have been continuously expanded, increasing current staff to 180 with an additional 40 planned, as well as increasing manufacturing capacity to 400,000 units.
The Aurich site produces control cabinet variable frequency drives, decentralized VFDs, motor starters, and electronic drive technology up to 215 horsepower (160 kilowatts). The NORDAC line of electronic control products is continually expanding to include greater performance, functionality and energy efficiency. Recent advancements include the decentralized NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs, developed for the special requirements of horizontal conveyor technology, and the NORDAC PRO SK 500P cabinet control drives, offering 5 frame sizes with a power range of up to 30 horsepower (22 kilowatts).