The Switch has received an order from WE Tech to deliver its PM shaft generators to two 18,600 dwt chemical tankers currently under construction for Ektank AB.
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The Switch improves sales and profitability significantly
The Switch has seen a sharp jump in growth over last year. The company increased its net sales by 80% from EUR 40 million to more than EUR 72 million.
Yaskawa invests in energy storage company, Teraloop
Yaskawa has completed a strategic investment in Helsinki-based Teraloop, a startup grid- and utility-scale kinetic energy storage company.
The Switch Norway in Disruptive Sustainability hall
The Switch Norway is among 7 key players in the Norwegian NCE Maritime CleanTech cluster to sign up for Nor-Shipping’s ground-breaking Disruptive Sustainability exhibition hall.
Making a splash in Tampa
A shiny new Power Drive was presented at this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Tampa, Florida and served well as a magnet to bring people to The Switch stand.
Informing the world about our mind for marine
The Switch participated in an international press tour in Helsinki, which brought a delegation of 14 journalists from 7 countries to learn about Finland’s marine cluster.
The Switch powers marine growth
The Switch is targeting growth of 200% within the marine segment in the next five years. Added efficiency and environmental credentials are there to ensure this.
The Switch featured in Maritime Reporter
The most recent issue of Maritime Reporter features a conversation with Mika Koli. Read about The Switch being behind one of this year’s “Great Ships of 2016” and Mika’s insights on the company and its future in maritime.
SPS visitors learn about The Switch turbo drive package
The Switch participated at SPS IPC Drives 2016, one of the largest international exhibitions for electric automation technology, which has been held for over the past 20 years.
Yaskawa announces ambitious expansion plan
The company plans to expand its production capacities and open a new robot manufacturing plant and a new European robotics development center in Slovenia.
WE Tech expands into Australia
WE Tech and The Switch have been chosen to deliver their PMG solution to Australian Toll Shipping’s two RORO vessels.
1,000th power drive milestone achieved
The Switch has closed the deal to purchase Wärtsilä’s marine power drives business for megawatt-class applications.