Product category:
Industrial Drives/Controls
News Release from: ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors)
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 November 2002
Triac drives into HVAC market
ABB has appointed Triac Services as a partner for distribution, supply and installation of variable speed drives for the building services and HVAC market.
ABB has appointed Triac Services as a partner for distribution, supply and installation of variable speed drives for the building services and HVAC market This means that customers in the London area can now benefit from Triac's considerable experience in maintenance, service and repair of drive systems, along with ABB's wide range of drives for the HVAC sector
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Triac will stock ABB drives from 2.2 to 75kW, while larger models are available within 24 hours.
Triac is a major force in distribution, installation and maintenance of equipment to London's HVAC sector.
The company has a specialist team of engineers with over 25 years experience in variable speed drives, controls and systems and wide experience of applications ranging from simple fans and pumps to networking options and integration with BMS systems.
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"We are pleased to be working with a company that has such an intimate knowledge and expertise in the installation and commission of HVAC equipment to particularly the financial and medical industries in the London area", comments Mike Carman, UK Sales Manager, HVAC, at ABB.
"Triac is very focused on variable speed drives in building services and has the desire to grow its business with ABB.
The company can offer customers anything from a simple drive to a complete maintenance package.
The appointment is another step towards strengthening ABB's presence in the HVAC sector".
Triac's comprehensive portfolio of services includes installation and commissioning, planned preventative maintenance surveys, in-house repair and refurbishment, control panel design, layout and assembly, as well as sales of drives, motors, spares, batteries and bearings, and energy surveys.
The company operates a 24/365 service.
"We chose to work with ABB as the company is the best supported manufacturer of drives", says Mark Hepworth, Director at Triac Services.
"We have been working with their equipment for over ten years and our dealings with them have always been good.
In the event of system difficulties, customers need their equipment up and running as soon as possible with minimum downtime.
With the help of ABB, we can get systems up and running very quickly as their technical back up and supply of spares has always been excellent".
"We are happy to have formed a partnership with ABB.
The name is well respected and associated with quality.
It is an advantage for us to be able to say that we are an approved supplier of their equipment", Hepworth concludes.
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