Switching on frequently 03/2019: Megatrends

This fall has been very busy finalizing new developments and bringing new products to the market. As the general market growth is slowing down, we have been grateful that our business has continued to proceed quite well.

Jonne Härkänen, Model Factory Manager

Working at Yaskawa Environmental Energy has been motivating, as my natural skillset has been noticed and well utilized. As a social people person, I have been given opportunities to showcase my managerial skills first as Team Leader and now as the Model Factory Manager in Lappeenranta. Even though I thoroughly enjoyed my starting position as…

Data privacy policy

The Switch is committed to protecting your privacy and your personal information. Therefore, we process your personal data in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. We encourage you to read this privacy policy. This privacy policy informs you of our privacy practices and the way your personal information is collected and how that information is…

BEMAC Corporation in partnership with Mitsui & Co to acquire 100% of The Switch group

Press release BEMAC Corporation (Headquarters: Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture; President: Masato Oda; hereinafter referred to as “BEMAC”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire shares in The Switch Engineering Oy and its group companies (Headquarters: Vaasa, Finland; hereinafter referred to as “The Switch”), a manufacturer of permanent magnet machines (PMM), DC distribution…

Rocking the boat at Electric & Hybrid marine expo 2023

This year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition and Conference in Amsterdam from June 20–22 was well attended by shipowners, design houses, system integrators, OEMs and component suppliers. Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch had its large stand in a prominent central position that was easy for visitors to spot right from the entrance. A constant…

A closer look at The Switch PM machine

In our first SWITCH IT UP webinar, we take a closer look as Michiel Bosch presents The Switch permanent magnet machine. This specially designed machine for shaft generators and propulsion offers vessels unprecedented benefits, including high power density, better reliability and lower operational costs. Presenters Michiel BoschCustomer Project EngineerYaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch For…