Parvalux critical to its on-going success . “ Last year , we launched our first controller and a twopole , bi-directional , highly efficient brushed permanent magnet DC motor , designed for applications in markets such as agriculture , medical , industrial , and building automation .
“ We achieved this through our product development life cycle . This has been designed specifically for our customers ’ needs and starts from feasibility through to product maturity . It is a detailed approach , appropriate for our customers ’ rigorous standards ,” shares Doug . A key focus for the business this year is to develop several new roadmap products , increase its portfolio and allow it to grow into new markets , while improving market share in existing applications .
Sustainable production site
Doug then goes on to discuss projects that demonstrate the business ’ capabilities . “ In response to record demand for Parvalux drive products and a long-held desire to improve production efficiency and sustainability , we began construction of a multi-million-pound headquarters and production facility last year , which is an investment from our parent company , maxon , in Parvalux ’ s future .” The new building will provide some 14,000 square meters of factory space , on an 8.75-acre brownfield site , previously occupied by Siemens and Barclays . It is anticipated that the new HQ and production facility will be fully operational by summer this year .
Sustainability is also key to what Parvalux does as an electric motor manufacturer , and its new headquarters has been designed to be carbon neutral , with one of the largest photovoltaic arrays fitted to a single building in the local area and potentially the South of England . This 1500 PV array will generate the electricity required to heat and light the whole building . “ Our team comprises of more than 200 people over three sites . This new facility will bring us together into a single location , and facilitate decades of future expansion , whilst enabling us to remain at net-zero emissions .”
The final aspect that Parvalux is dedicated to is contributing to the development of the future skilled workforce , with apprenticeship roles in which individuals can learn new skills , and train to excel in their chosen field . “ Parvalux is a great place to start a career journey in a growing industry . Some of our employees have been with us for over four decades and have a wealth of knowledge that can be handed over to the next generation of engineers and professionals .
“ We have a great track record of progressing level two apprentices into all areas of the business from quality engineers to finance managers , and production engineers to team leaders . We have a high success rate of developing apprentices
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