NORD meets the growing demand Drive Electronics With a site extension in Aurich threefold. The drive specialist is with 18% increase in sales continues to grow in 2021 and looks to the future with confidence. In addition to further investments planned for the future, the new Administration building to be completed in 2022. You can find this and other news below:

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Nord is once again expanding its location in Aurich

06.04.2022 | The continuous growing demand for electronic components makes an expansion of the location of Nord Electronic Drive Systems in Aurich, Lower Saxony, once again necessary. As a result, the specialist for drive systems intends to triple the production capacity of the subsidiary.

Nord Electronic Drive Systems has been producing electronic components in the East Frisian town of Aurich since the early 1980s frequency converter. "In particular, the demand for customer-specific configured devices has increased massively in recent years," explains the site manager Gerhard Harms. The company therefore decided to significantly enlarge the plant in Aurich.

The area for the assembly of customer projects should be on 3000 m² to be expanded over two floors. In the final expansion stage, production capacity is to increase from 140.000 to over 400.000 units. A first increase in capacity by 50% will be implemented in the second quarter of 2022.

The entire expansion requires a financial outlay of around 3,2 million euros. "This investment not only takes into account the growing importance of electronic components for Nord," emphasizes Gerhard Harms. "It is also a clear commitment by the company to the Aurich site."

North Annual Report 2021

North high-efficiency portfolio03.02.2022 | The drive specialist Getriebebau Nord continues its growth and success on the basis of innovative new products and the largest investments in the company's history. In 2021, the north German family company increased its sales compared to the previous year increased by about 18 percent and thus further expanded its market position. 

Last year, Getriebebau Nord GmbH + Co. KG invested in logistics and locations. In Germany the company has a new high-bay warehouse put into operation and can now deliver even faster and more reliably. A new engine plant has been built in Poland and a plant extension has been implemented. In addition, the drive specialist has expanded production capacity in the USA.

The go-ahead for a new production plant in China has also been given. The new administration building at the headquarters should be completed this year. The investments made in 2021 within one year were the largest in the company's history.

In 2021 the company has a turnover of 870 million euros achieved and has a workforce of 4700 employees. As a result, the number of employees has increased significantly. The positive economic development was possible, among other things, due to forward-looking investments, global presence and broad diversification across many sectors and regions.

Last year, Nord Drivesystems presented four products that set new standards in the industry. Among them was the patented geared motor Duodrive as a combination of highly efficient IE5 + synchronous motor with single-stage spur gear. The new decentralized frequency converter Nordac ON and the additional sizes of the IE5+ synchronous motor and the Nordac PRO SK 500P control cabinet converter ensure significant increases in performance with high energy efficiency.


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“In 2022 we want to continue growing as a company and are constantly developing new products in cooperation with our customers. We make great efforts to ensure that the global supply chains work and do everything we can to serve our existing and future customers in the best possible way." Gernot Zarp, Managing Director Sales at Nord Drivesystems. Further investments in products and infrastructure are planned for the current year 2022. Among other things, the portfolio of industrial gearboxes is to be significantly expanded.

Topping-out ceremony for the new administration building at the headquarters



20.08.2021/12/2021 | On August XNUMX, XNUMX it was that time again: Nord Drivesystems celebrated the topping-out ceremony for another expansion of the dynamically growing company. With the current one New building project administration 4 the currently cramped office situation at the location will relax in the long term. Around 1000 employees currently work at the headquarters. The full-service provider only moved into administration building 2015 with an area of ​​3 m² in 3448. A short time later, however, it became clear that further capacity expansion would be necessary. Today the new building is taking concrete shape with 5430 m² on four floors.


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CEO commented on further company growth Ullrich kitchen master As usual optimistic in his speech: "Let's see how long the newly created space will last this time." Ullrich Küchenmeister emphasized the importance of the construction project and praised the good work of the building management department and the executing companies:

"A big thank you to everyone involved in this project, which the Otto Wulf company is carrying out for us as general contractor. Such a result is only possible if all trades work hand in hand, trustingly and do their best.” The new Administration 4 is scheduled for completion in May 2022.

New small parts warehouse shortens delivery times

04.08.2021 | The new automated small parts warehouse from Nord handles up to 900 storage and retrieval processes per hour. It has a Usable area of ​​6600 m² and extends over 44 levels. The intelligent warehouse was developed by Knapp AG from Austria: 44 shuttles transport the 60 x 40 cm product carriers, which weigh 50 kg. 

In addition to the automatic small parts warehouse, there is also a narrow aisle warehouse with 4400 pallet spaces in the new halls. The incoming goods and shipping area as well as parts packaging are also located here.

At the inauguration of the AKL thanked Ullrich kitchen master to all those involved for their great commitment, which made the scheduled completion possible in the first place:

"Even the corona pandemic and a small weather-related flood could not change anything." Employees from a wide variety of departments, from logistics to IT to building management, were involved in the planning of the small parts warehouse.

Because of the corona pandemic, the Inauguration ceremony in a small circle. The managing director Jutta Humbert, Dr. Omar Sadi, Jens Paulsen and Gernot Zarp took part. Carolin von Rönne carried out the first storage: She is part of the 3rd generation of the Nord founding family and has been with the company since autumn 2020.

With the new small parts warehouse, the Assembly times at the Bargteheide location and the company will be able to supply customers and subsidiaries even faster in the future. 

E-shop for spare parts and warehouse parts opened

 

Getriebebau Nord spare parts

 

20.08.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX | In the new Nord e-shop, users can now Spare parts and stock parts like Engines, industrial gear, frequency converter identify and order online. The drive specialist has thus taken an essential step on the way to digital networking. On the E-Shop from Nord Drivesystems, users in Germany, Austria, France, Great Britain, Switzerland and the USA can easily handle more and more processes online.


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In the e-shop of Nord Drive Systems there are products for that Drive Technology like electric motors, Transmission, frequency converter, motor starters, accessories and the right spare parts for the manufacturer's drive solutions around the clock. If the selected parts are in the shopping cart, they can be ordered online using the SSL-secured ordering process. Payment is made by credit card or by invoice. If you order by 12 noon, the parts will be shipped the same day if they are in stock. Express delivery is also possible on request.

This is how you can find your Getriebebau Nord spare part

After registering, click on the orange button Identify the spare part now and receives the serial or order number. Using examples it is clearly shown where this can be found. After entering the serial or order number, the product you are looking for can be selected using parts lists and placed in the shopping cart.

The availability is displayed as well as the price and delivery time. Small parts such as ball bearings, screws, seals etc. are also available as Gears and shafts. Components such as motors, frequency converters or worm gear motors can also be ordered.

Nord Drivesystems website becomes the central online platform

15.05.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX | Getriebebau Nord GmbH + Co. KG, headquartered in Bargteheide, is launching the new e-shop for engines and transmissions, spare parts and accessories, in addition to its online customer portal my north ready. Both online services will grow together in the future. The drive technology specialist will expand its website, including the e-shop, into a central online platform for direct configuration and ordering of its products.

This creates a homogeneous, digital interface for the user. The new Nord e-shop is next Germany also for France, Great Britain, can USA, since the end of May 2021 also for customers in the Switzerland and from September 2021 for Austria unlocked. 

North Annual Report 2019

25.05.2020/2019/XNUMX | Getriebebau Nord GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Bargteheide, achieved solid and targeted growth in the XNUMX financial year. He reflects that 750 million euros increased sales. Investments in locations and logistics provided further impetus. Nord Drivesystems is well positioned in the current corona crisis.

 

Development activities and investments at Nord are continuing as planned. The drive specialist is currently building the office capacity in Suzhou, China, around 2400 m2 out of. In Waukee, USA, among other things, logistics areas, assembly of industrial gears and painting will be expanded.

Production was also started with the completion of a new engine plant in Poland Wiechlice significantly expanded. Motor assembly and stator production are located here on around 10.000 m2 went into operation. In the factory just 40 km away new salt 10.000 m are currently being built2 additional production, assembly and logistics areas.

These should be completed by the end of 2020. In Bargteheide North will build up to around 2021 m by the beginning of 35002 a logistics hall with associated incoming and outgoing goods zones, an automatic small parts warehouse and packing stations.

In 2019, Nord successfully launched numerous innovations for drive technology. Due to market-oriented extensions of the product portfolio, important future topics such as Industry 4.0 and energy efficiency taken up. The range of drive solutions has been expanded even further.

Nord Drivesystems has reason to celebrate: In order to meet the strong demand for high-quality capital goods and drive systems in the rapidly growing Chinese economy, Nord Drivesystems founded its first Chinese branch 15 years ago.

Nord Drivesystems China has been growing successfully for 15 years

North Drivesystems China


12.05.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX | Getriebebau Nord GmbH + Co. KG has reason to celebrate: In order to meet the strong demand for high-quality capital goods and drive systems in the rapidly growing Chinese economy, Nord Drivesystems was founded 15 years ago the first Chinese branch.

The Suzhou location of Nord (China) Power Transmission Co., Ltd. since then has served the Chinese market for engines, transmissions and drive electronics. In 2004, Nord Drivesystems opened its first representative office in China in one of China's most important economic areas in the Yangtze River Delta around Shanghai. The drive specialist has been successfully supplying the Chinese market with high-performance drive technology since 2001 and offers competent advice and fast on-site service.


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Since the beginning of its activities, North China has been growing steadily, expanding into new markets, expanding its factories and increasing production capacities. The company has today 25 sales offices in all major business centers in China as well as production and assembly plants in Suzhou and Tianjin. Another plant is currently being built in Yizheng.

The area in Suzhou includes one Total area of ​​65.000 m² and houses, among other things, a gearbox assembly plant and an engine production facility. In addition, Nord China operates another gearbox assembly plant in Tianjin. Motor technology and frequency converters are also covered by North China.

“In order to be able to supply our customers even better in the future, we are continuously optimizing our production and logistics processes. This includes the increased use of intelligent technologies and completely transparent production with the highest possible delivery reliability and guaranteed deadlines for all customers in China," reports the CEO dr Tao Xuening

Who is Getriebebau Nord?

The Getriebebau Nord GmbH + Co. KG is a medium-sized family company founded in 1965 with its headquarters and technology center in Bargteheide, Germany. Also known as Nord Drivesystems, the full-service provider produces mechanical and electrical Drive Technology Solutions, for the global market in more than 100 branches of industry.

With more than 4700 employees at seven production sites Transmission, electric motors and Drive Electronics for complete drive systems from a single source and custom-made. The drive solutions are distributed in 51 subsidiaries spread over 36 countries and distributed globally through other sales partners in more than 50 countries. 

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