The Switch - Giulio Martorelli

Building the future on tradition


The ongoing economic crisis has been driving heavy industrial players to look for new technologies that lower the cost of operations. Over the years, The Switch has made a strong name for itself in renewable energy generation thanks to its advanced technology. Now, the company aims at bringing the same advantages of reliability and efficient energy use to industrial applications.

A little-known fact is that The Switch has actually been delivering solutions for heavy industrial applications since before it was even officially established in 2006.

Today, the technology offered by The Switch falls into two categories: permanent magnet (PM) motors and induction high-speed motors based on solid rotor (SRM) technology. Both use The Switch frequency converter for full speed control, eliminating the need for a mechanical gearbox in many cases. And both are increasingly becoming recognized as an ideal answer to the growing pressure in various industries to lower the cost of operations, maintenance and energy consumption.

With a range of products between 100 kW – 1.5 MW and references up to 8 MW with 12,000 rpm, The Switch induction high-speed motors based on solid rotor technology and multi-megawatt PM motors offer unrivaled superiorities for a variety of applications.

PM motors are great for hoisting, winches or propulsion, which need a great deal of power and torque. PM motors offer unmatched power density, high energy efficiency, design flexibility and operational reliability in the field of mining, minerals, cement, propulsion, hoisting and winches.

High-speed motors are an excellent option for oil & gas, chemicals, pulp & paper, and energy because they help optimize the entire turbo system both electrically and mechanically, offering weight and space savings.

A few industrial references from The Switch include:

  • Runtech Systems pump for paper machine vacuum system saves up to 500 kW of energy per machine as well as space and water
  • Fläkt Woods Group ComVel-i compressor features a composite flywheel integrated with a high-speed motor for low energy consumption, minimum noise and compact size
  • FIMA Maschinenbau GmbH high-speed blowers reduce energy consumption in the petrochemical industry
  • MAN Turbo high-power gas compressor. No other supplier could match the demanding specifications for the unique technology used in the gas storage solution that even survives subsea application with aggressive gases straight out of the well

For any industrial challenge, we’re ready to put our technology to work to lower your cost of operation. Let’s work on partnering!

Giulio Martorelli
Business Development Manager/Key Account Manager