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  • Auto China 2018 Kicks Off in Beijing

    April 25 marked the beginning of Auto China 2018, held in Beijing under the slogan “Steering To A New Era.” During the first two press-exclusive days, Dr. Kazuya Hayafune, the deputy executive general manager and chief engineer of Nidec's Automotive business unit, was present to answer questions from the press about Nidec’s newly announced fully integrated traction motor system.

  • Nidec to Acquire Whirlpool Corporation’s Compressor Business

    Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company” or “Nidec”) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to acquire the compressor business (“Embraco”) of Whirlpool Corporation (“Whirlpool”) (the “Transaction”). For this purpose, Nidec entered into a stock purchase agreement on April 24, 2018 (Japan time).

  • Nidec Develops Fully Integrated Traction Motor System (E-Axle)

    Today, Nidec, a Kyoto-based leading global manufacturer of electric motors, announced the successful development of a new fully integrated automotive traction motor system (e-axle) comprising an electric motor, reduction gear box and inverter. This new system is the latest and most advanced iteration of the company's e-axle developed to respond to the growing demand for automobile electrification.

  • Nidec Industrial Solutions to Supply Shore-to-Ship Power to the Docks of Genoa Port

    Nidec Corporation today announced that one of its Italian subsidiaries has signed a contract worth 8 million euros to design and construct a system for the port of Genoa that will enable docked vessels to plug in to the national grid and access all the energy they need to be fully operative without having to switch on their on-board engines, reducing ship emissions and noise pollution.

  • Nidec to Showcase Latest Automotive Technologies at Auto China 2018

    Kyoto, Japan: Today, Nidec Corporation announced that its automotive division will exhibit at Auto China 2018 to be held in Beijing, China in April - May this year. Nidec's electric motors are already used in tens of millions of automobiles across the world and Auto China 2018 provides an excellent opportunity for the company to showcase its latest technologies.

  • Nidec Center for Industrial Science Starts Operations

    After a year of construction, the first section of the new Nidec Center for Industrial Science in Seika-cho, Kyoto prefecture has been completed. The new facility will bring together companies, research institutions and universities from all around the world and serve as a global hub for research and development of technology aimed at making manufacturing more efficient.

  • Nidec Appoints New President and Chief Operating Officer

    Nidec Corporation (TSE: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of new president effective June 20, 2018 upon shareholder approval at the Regular General Meeting of Shareholders and a subsequent meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on the same day.

  • Looking Back at Nidec's Appearance at CES 2018

    Join Nidec on a video tour of our booth at CES 2018 and learn more about the recent industry trends and what the world's number one comprehensive motor manufacturer has in store for the future!

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