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Energy storage systems have today a great focus and attention from the market. As the pressure to bring decarbonization and significantly increase the percentage of renewables integrations onto the grid, utilities and IPP rush to bring the best technologies available today and predict the winning technologies in the future. Venture capitals, business angels, investors in general speed to invest in companies that may bring disruption. And it seems to be enough space for all. There is a massive contribution from all sectors, not just renewables. We move toward a massive electrification of things “Lets call it EoT per complementarity of IoT”and an increasing need to bring power and capacity to mobility and mobile devices. This means that we have seen a huge evolution in all scales of storage, and this also means energy storage systems. Albeit today storage is often confused with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), we have many other ways to store energy, being the most popular mechanical, thermal, chemical, each with its pros and cons. The advantage of the growth in today’s current storage outlook, with BESS, is its modularity, the capability to provide all kind of grid services being extremely flexible and the powerful combination with wind and especially solar “As the inverter units may be shared. It is a significant advantage to combine the two systems, and the scale may be utility or even small domestic. As main disadvantages today.” The degradation, regulation and still limited supplier and knowledge bases.
Top Electric Rotating Machine Manufacturer in Europe 2025
When grids falter, factories pause, cities dim and daily life grinds to a halt. The infrastructure that keeps power flowing is the lifeline of modern society. Rising demand, climate pressures and the accelerating growth of renewable energy, data centres and electrification have placed unprecedented strain on transmission and distribution networks. Meeting these challenges requires enhanced capacity along with reliable, efficient and sustainable solutions. For nearly 150 years, Ganz Electric has answered that call. The Hungarian manufacturer is among Europe’s most trusted names in transformers, rotating electrical equipment and digital energy technologies. Its motto, ‘Tradition for innovation,’ reflects heritage and ambition, honouring its role in the invention and industrialisation of transformer technology while applying today’s advanced design, engineering and digital tools. What distinguishes Ganz is its bespoke approach to every project. Each transformer, motor or generator is designed around a customer’s specific operating realities, whether for a utility grid, an industrial plant or a high-voltage testing facility. Around 15 percent of its workforce dedicates time to engineering and design, ensuring each solution combines technical rigour with practical economics. “Since our recent reorganisation, we have restored the strength of our historic brand and advanced its international position. Today, Ganz is again recognised as one of the most respected names in the global transmission and distribution sector,” says Gergely Gál, CEO. Engineers create and validate electrical and mechanical designs with customers before procurement begins, in parallel with detailed production planning. Strict quality control is in place for incoming materials and manufacturing processes, while completed units undergo comprehensive factory performance tests before delivery. Ganz often oversees delivery, onsite assembly and testing, ensuring commissioning proceeds without delay. Typical timelines span six to twelve months for rotating machines and fourteen to eighteen months for transformers. Beyond manufacturing, Ganz’s service division provides planned, corrective, preventive and condition-based maintenance across the entire equipment lifespan. Refurbishment programmes often extend operational life by ten to fifteen years, which is vital given today’s extended lead times on new units. The Hungarian facility includes a dedicated testing laboratory, strengthening equipment reliability and providing diagnostic services for third-party assets..
Low Voltage Electrical Switchgear in Europe
Craig & Derricott (C&D) is a century-old pillar in the UK’s electrical switchgear industry. Unlike many competitors who trade products, C&D takes pride in being a sales and engineering powerhouse uniquely equipped to design, manufacture, and customise switchgear solutions to meet specific needs. “The biggest challenge in manufacturing switchgear is lead times, but we work to minimise them with our agile approach,” says Kevin Miller, managing director at Craig & Derricott Ltd. Kevin oversees daily operations with the support of a strong management team and emphasises the firm’s ability to respond swiftly to unusual or specific requests. Within a few hours of receiving a request, the company gains a clear understanding of the design and manufacturing requirements, including the necessary components. Depending on the product, production often begins within 48 hours. As a small-scale organisation with 90 staff members, C&D benefits from having fewer departmental layers, enabling quick decision-making and allowing for the immediate design and production of switchgear to meet client demands. The entire team operates from the same building, ensuring constant communication and making it easy to address urgent or unusual requirements quickly. This streamlined communication and responsiveness are among the company’s core strengths. This agility is supported by its parent company, Addtech, a large Swedish multinational business group. Addtech’s unique business model allows C&D to operate independently without micromanagement, enhancing its operational efficiency and setting C&D apart from larger manufacturing firms. While many manufacturers rely heavily on automated production, C&D adopts a unique approach that prioritises agility, leading to the design of handmade isolation switchgear equipment. Hand-built switchgear supports the company’s extensive production requirements, enhancing responsiveness and flexibility in operations. The switchgear is exquisitely designed with a spacious enclosure to streamline the installation process by avoiding intricate wiring manoeuvres and an inbuilt template to locate mounting holes on the wall.
Cable Assemblies Company in Europe
Meeting specifications on paper is easy. True quality is revealed when those specifications perform flawlessly in the real world. That’s the difference ElectronAix makes when it comes to manufacturing and distributing cable assemblies, flat flex cables and connectors for the industrial, sensor, automotive and medical sectors, where demands are as diverse as they are complex. “Cables are the silent enablers of seamless communication and operational stability under challenging conditions. We make sure the connections run smoothly to keep entire systems running reliably,” says Peter Stremmer, Managing Director. ElectronAix achieves this by transforming every high-stakes challenge into an opportunity for innovation. Combining deep industry knowledge with custom engineering, it delivers cable solutions that do more than just meet specifications. Take a client who was struggling with cable failures in a tight 5.5mm pipe. Standard assemblies, designed with a straight wire exit, required wires to be bent at a 90° angle after production—creating excessive mechanical stress and frequent cable failures. Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all solution, ElectronAix designed a customised assembly with a built-in 90° cable exit and a maximum diameter of 5.2mm, ideally suited to the application. The new design simplified the customer’s assembly process, reduced operational risks and improved durability. Successes like this showcase ElectronAix’s expertise in automation and miniaturisation. Advanced techniques like automated crimping and soldering enable the crimping of connectors with pitches as small as 0.8 mm and wire gauges as fine as AWG 32, to deliver precision and reliability in every application. At the same time, its mastery of miniaturisation allows for micro-coaxial cable assemblies that support high data rates and frequencies. By achieving pitches as small as 0.25 mm and wire gauges as fine as AWG 50, ElectronAix’s soldering processes tackles even the most intricate design challenges. Its technical strength ensures that clients overcome their current obstacles and are equipped to meet future technological demands with confidence. A Supply Chain that Never Misses a Beat Custom design and manufacturing are just one part of the equation at ElectronAix. Supply chain and inventory management are equally critical in ensuring that every solution reaches clients on time. Planning plays a pivotal role in this game. From the earliest design phase, existing assemblies are available for initial tests, assessments and prototyping, allowing clients to refine their designs with real-world components. Even before production begins, ElectronAix secures critical parts—such as connectors and raw cables—so they are ready for processing while final adjustments are made. Long-standing partnerships in Taiwan, Vietnam and Thailand help in enhancing the supply chain agility, where efficiency with uncompromising quality is perfectly balanced. Through a cooperation partner in Taipei, Taiwan, ElectronAix finds the optimal balance between automated processing and the required quality standards (ISO, UL, IATF, VDA, AS9100), tailoring solutions to meet each client’s needs. This global synergy allows ElectronAix to deliver custom, high-quality cable solutions with responsiveness and reliability, which prevents supply chain disruptions and keeps projects moving forward.
CXO INSIGHTS
The Growing Digital Vulnerabilities of the Power Generation Sector
Julian Kaufmann, Executive Vice President, CAMS
Driving Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Greener Future
Jason Colbenson, Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Dairyland Power Cooperative
Navigating the 3 Main Challenges in Implementing Industry 4.0 in the Automotive Industry
Cidclay Goncalves, Corporate Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager, Daimler Truck
Ushering a New Era of Renewable Energy
Tryggvi Þór Herbertsson, Chairman of Qair Iceland H2 and the Head of Hydrogen Strategy and Partnership, QAIR Group
Reshaping the Future of Mobility with Automotive Technology
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IN FOCUS
Implications of Electric Rotating Machine Manufacturing in Europe
Electric rotating machine manufacturers in Europe enable electrification, sustainability, and efficiency, supporting industrial growth, renewable integration, and digital transformation.
European Machine Manufacturing: A Powerhouse of Innovation
European electric rotating machine manufacturers are combining engineering precision, sustainability, and global integration to meet diverse industrial demands while strengthening their role in international supply chains.
EDITORIAL
Engineering the Future of Reliable Power Infrastructure
Industrial operations are evolving rapidly and the motion systems driving production lines, infrastructure, and power networks must advance just as quickly. Across Europe, this shift is gaining momentum as organizations focus on greater efficiency, higher productivity and continuous uptime, all while pursuing ambitious sustainability goals. To support these priorities, the technology behind motors, generators, and related equipment is undergoing a significant upgrade. Enhanced materials and improved engineering are increasing performance and durability, while efficiency-driven designs help cut energy consumption and reduce operating costs. In industries where even a short disruption can halt output, these advances are fundamental to maintaining dependable operations. Equally transformative is the rise of intelligence within machinery. Digital monitoring tools, real-time analytics, and remote diagnostics enable maintenance teams to predict issues rather than react to them. By turning equipment into data-rich assets, companies can improve safety, extend lifecycle performance, and make smarter decisions about when and how assets are used. These technological gains are closely aligned with Europe’s environmental and industrial objectives. As factories automate, transport systems electrify, and energy grids integrate more renewable sources, motion technology must remain adaptable, supporting new demands while reducing carbon footprint. Manufacturers who combine engineering excellence with future-ready innovation are helping customers progress seamlessly into cleaner and more automated operations. The result is a more resilient and intelligent industrial ecosystem that balances productivity with environmental responsibility. Leading brands are not only supplying equipment; they are shaping the standards for the next era of industrial motion through reliability, smart capabilities and deep customer alignment. Electrical Business Review Europe celebrates the visionary brands driving progress and shaping a smarter, greener industrial era through innovation and unwavering commitment to quality.
