Vacon - Driven by Drives

Vacon Drives UK Ltd, based in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is a major supplier of AC Frequency Converters to all industry sectors in the UK & Ireland.

Part of the fastest growing drive company in the world, Vacon plc, we have been present in the UK market since 1999, and pride ourselves on the quality of service and support we bring to all our customers.

Vacon supplies low voltage AC Frequency Converters in the range of 0.25kW to 5MW in both liquid cooled and air cooled ranges.

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Latest news

26.6.2009 17:00:00

Vacon opens office in Canada

The Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon is establishing a firmer foothold in North America by setting up a subsidiary in Canada. The official opening of the office, located in Stratford, Ontario, will be celebrated on June 26. The inaugural speech will be given by Mr. Risto Piipponen, Finland's Ambassador to Canada.

24.6.2009 9:00:00

Vacon to deliver two 4.6-MW AC drives for main propulsion units

The AC drives manufacturer Vacon will deliver via its global system integrator partner Imtech Marine and Offshore two 4.6-MW diesel-electric main propulsion drives to a Belgian high-tech fall pipe rockdumping vessel. This is the largest single order to date for Vacon's office in Belgium.

22.4.2009 11:15:00

Assignment of Vacon's own shares - share bonus scheme 2008-2010

Vacon's Board of Directors has confirmed that the bonus in the share bonus scheme for 2008 is 45% of the maximum amount.