The Switch now a Yaskawa company

Yaskawa, a world leader in motion control and robotics, acquired The Switch to support both companies’ strategic objectives and strengthen their international presence.

The Switch establishes service presence in North America trough agreement with Magnetech

Effective April 1, 2009, The Switch entered an agreement with Magnetech Industrial Services, Inc. (MIS) for the servicing of wind turbines in North America. Magnetech is a leader in the repair, remanufacture and maintenance of commercial and industrial electro-mechanical equipment.

Wind turbines are among some of the many types of heavy equipment in which Magnetech is specialized, providing comprehensive up-tower and in-shop services for wind turbine equipment.