Yaskawa Electric, by means of its subsidiary Yaskawa America, has acquired Variadores, a long-standing companion in Colombia.
The acquisition formalizes a relationship between the 2 corporations that dates again to 1991, throughout which Variadores has distributed Yaskawa drive applied sciences throughout a variety of commercial sectors.
Strengthening presence in Latin America
Variadores, headquartered in Bogotá with extra operations in MedellĂn, Cali, and Barranquilla, will proceed to function with its present administration crew and workforce following the acquisition.
The corporate has established a robust place in Colombia’s variable velocity drive market, supplying low- and medium-voltage drive methods throughout industrial, municipal, and industrial purposes, together with oil and fuel.
Based in 1987, Variadores employs 148 employees and offers providers together with system design, integration, monitoring, and upkeep.
From long-term companion to built-in enterprise
Yaskawa says the acquisition displays the shut alignment between the 2 corporations’ working fashions and market strategy.
Mike Knapek, president and CEO of Yaskawa America, says: “I’ve been instantly concerned with this partnership for the final 25 years of this 35-year partnership. Not often have we had a companion that was extra lockstep with our customer-centric philosophy of offering the very best high quality options backed with the perfect automation information and customer support.
“For a few years, it has been like we had been already one firm, and now we’re formalizing that angle and spirit right into a authorized enterprise entity with the Yaskawa title.”
Regional development technique
The acquisition is anticipated to help Yaskawa’s growth in Latin America, with Colombia seen as a strategic marketplace for industrial development.
David Giraldo, managing director of Variadores, says: “Colombia stands out as a dynamic rising market with sturdy industrial potential and regional connectivity. Along with Yaskawa, we see the chance to additional strengthen Colombia’s position as a key platform for development throughout Latin America.”
Broader automation portfolio
Based in 1915, Yaskawa Electrical Company operates globally throughout drives, movement management, and robotics, and in addition has a presence within the photovoltaic inverter market.
The combination of Variadores is anticipated to strengthen Yaskawa’s regional capabilities in drive methods and industrial automation providers.
