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EDC (north east) Ltd, ABB's Authorized value provider for drives in England's north east will be making an announcement in the New Year.  The company's MD, Nick Brown, didn't expand on the statement but commented:"The plan, to be unveiled in the next few weeks, heralds an enhancement and consolidation of... [Details]

All divisions of EDC (Scotland, north east and air compressors) came together this week to prepare a special Christmas box for a local food bank. Food banks can't continue without the support and donations of local communities, and what better time to give back and consider others than at Christmas.... [Details]

How fortunate to be an ABB AVP! Especially when ABB has just been announced as being one of the companies changing the world. Believing it's possible to "run the world without consuming the earth", ABB's e-mobility car and electrical vehicle charging has been acknowledged as "making a significant, positive social... [Details]

It's been estimated that the world now produces 17% more food per person than 30 years ago*. In part, this increase has been facilitated by the growing popularity of variable speed drives in the production process. Canning, drying, freezing, mixing, pumping and conveying have all been made more efficient, faster... [Details]

Peter Myatt, ABB's UK Channel Manager for drives (pictured centre with EDC's MD, Nick Brown) spoke recently about the importance of using ABB Authorized value providers for your inverter requirements. His advice to companies was succinct:"Beware of companies who suggest they can support some of your most important assets: your... [Details]

The combination of ABB & their Authorized value providers for drives. When you’re looking for the perfect fit for your business, ABB, the global market leader, and their appointed drive distributors (AVPs) excel in working hand in glove to bring you the best in drive products - and the best... [Details]

Why was the air compressor sweating? Because he had been running all night! Our sister company, EDC air compressors, is a fun place to work - which is good news if you're a compressor engineer with a flair for sales. Currently we're looking for a Technical Business Development Engineer, based in... [Details]

A Scottish NHS health board is on target to save 100,000k in the first year since installing ABB drives & motors on their air handling systems.The age of the machinery, the cost of the maintenance & the energy costs involved in running the older plant were becoming onerous. EDC mounted... [Details]

EDC would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member of staff - Feyodor Larin, a new addition to our internal technical sales team. Feyodor has extensive experience in the water industry and also with pumps, motors & inverters. Previously an engineering supervisor submariner with the Royal Navy,... [Details]

Five things you (probably) didn’t know about a variable speed drive: Most users buy a variable speed drive (VSD) to start/ stop a motor and make it go faster/ slower. Very few know about the other functionality within their drive. Neil Keenan, service manager for ABB authorised value provider, EDC... [Details]