The Best Electric Motor Manufacturers in the United States
Electric motors are critical electromechanical components that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy of rotation to drive machinery and equipment. Manufacturers offer various types of electric motors, the selection of which is determined by the application’s speed and torque requirements, as well as the availability of the input power used to operate the motor. AC motors and DC motors are the two types of electric motors. The most common types of AC motors are synchronous motors and asynchronous motors, also known as induction motors. Brushless DC motors, permanent magnet DC motors, series wound, and shunt wound are all types of DC motors. At the end of this article, there are links to websites where you can learn more about the various types of electric motors, how they work, and where they can be used.
This article will summarize the top electric motor manufacturers and suppliers in the United States and around the world, based on Thomanet.com user session data and market research analysis reports.
According to Thomasnet.com, the top electric motor suppliers in the United States. Data from a User Session
Based on Thomasnet.com user session data from 2020, Table 1 summarizes the top electric motor suppliers in the United States. The table displays the company name, city/state location, and business type. Following the table are brief summaries for each company. Companies are listed in descending order based on the number of user sessions.
Table 1: Top Electric Motor Suppliers in the United States Based on Thomasnet.com User Session Data
| Company Name | City/State Location | Company Type |
| BDI | Cleveland, OH | Distributor |
| CS Unitec, Inc. | Norwalk, CT | Manufacturer |
| Ryan Herco Flow Solutions (HQ) | Burbank, CA | Distributor |
| Jamieson Equipment Co., Inc. | Buford, GA | Distributor |
| Green Rubber-Kennedy AG, LP | Salinas, CA | Distributor |
| OTP Industrial Solutions | Columbus, OH | Distributor |
| B & D Technologies | Macon, GA | Distributor |
| Bearing Service Co. of PA | Pittsburgh, PA | Custom Manufacturer |
| Pelonis Technologies, Inc. | Exton, PA | Manufacturer |
| Gainesville Industrial Electric Co. | Gainesville, GA | Distributor |
BDI is a distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical power transmission & motion control, linear motion, pneumatic and hydraulic fluid power, industrial, safety, and material handling products based in Cleveland, OH. Automotive, primary metal, food processing, public utilities, pulp and paper, mining, and material handling are among the industries served by the company.
CS Unitec, Inc. is a Norwalk, CT-based manufacturer that provides pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, and safety tools for extremely demanding applications in the construction, petrochemical, mining, marine, and other industries. They also provide drive motors from OEMs.
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions (HQ), based in Burbank, CA, is a flow control product distributor with a network of 30 service centers across the United States and Singapore.
Jamieson Equipment Co., Inc. is a distributor of dry bulk material handling products that serves industries such as agriculture, chemicals, food, paint, plastics, textiles, coal, lime, mining, powder, pulp, paper, glass, and steel. They are based in Buford, Georgia.
Green Rubber-Kennedy AG, LP is a distributor of products to industries such as farming, food processing, baking, manufacturing, mining, shipping, and others. Pumps, motors, valves and accessories, safety equipment, hoses and fittings, custom conveyor belting, and urethane parts are among their product offerings.
OTP Industrial Solutions is one of the country’s largest industrial distributors and service providers, providing expert solutions for industrial motion control, factory automation, fluid power, pumping systems, spray finishing, and power transmission. Their motors are supplied by major OEMs such as Leeson, US Motors, and Baldor. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
B & D Technologies, based in Macon, GA, offers a diverse range of industrial products to customers in a variety of industries, including pulp and paper, primary metals, rubber and plastics, textiles, lumber and forest products, irrigation, and mining and aggregates. Professionals in industries such as automotive, aerospace, military, chemical, food and beverage, marine, water and wastewater, cement, chemical, power generation, and pharmaceuticals seek out their products.
Bearing Service Company of Pennsylvania is a distributor and manufacturer of standard and special ball and roller bearings, as well as engineering and application services for spherical and tapered roller bearings. They also represent major manufacturers of industrial bearings, power transmission equipment, and fluid sealing products, such as motors and motor drives. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pelonis Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of cooling, heating, and motor products for industrial and commercial applications based in Exton, Pennsylvania. Their motor product lines include brushed and unbrushed DC micromotors, as well as brushed and unbrushed AC motors.
Gainesville Industrial Electric Co. is Georgia’s largest stocking distributor of motor products, carrying a full line of Marathon Electric Motors and GE Electric Motors. Gainesville, Georgia is the location of the company.
Top Global Electric Motor Producers
According to Technavio.com, Table 2 summarizes the top global electric motor manufacturers. Where available, the table includes the company name, headquarters location, and estimated annual revenue in US dollars. Following the table are brief summaries for each company. The businesses are listed alphabetically. Annual revenues reported in foreign currencies were converted to US dollars using October 28, 2020 foreign exchange rates.
Table 2: Top Global Electric Motor Manufacturers
| Company Name | Headquarters Location | Estimated Annual Revenue |
| ABB | Zürich, Switzerland | $28.6 billion [1] |
| Allied Motion Technologies | Amherst, NY | $371.1 million [2] |
| AMETEK | Berwyn, PA | $5.2 billion [3] |
| Danaher Motion | Washington, D.C. | $17.9 billion [4] |
| Dumore Corporation | Mauston, WI | Privately held |
| Faulhaber Group | Schönaich, Germany | Privately held |
| Franklin Electric | Fort Wayne, IN | $1.3 billion [5] |
| General Electric (GE) | Boston, MA | $95.2 billion [6] |
| Hitachi | Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan | $84.0 billion [7] |
| Johnson Electric | Hong Kong | $3.1 billion [8] |
| Lincoln Electric | Cleveland, OH | $3.0 billion [9] |
| Maxon Motor | Sachseln, Switzerland | $624 million [10] |
| Nidec Motor | Kyoto, Japan | $14.7 billion [11] |
| Piela Electric | Preston, CT | Privately held |
| Regal Beloit Corporation | Beloit, WI | $3.2 billion [12] |
| Rockwell Automation | Milwaukee, WI | $6.7 billion [13] |
| Siemens | Munich, Germany | $26 billion [14] |
| TECO Westinghouse | Round Rock, Texas | Privately held |
| Toshiba | Minato City, Tokyo, Japan | $32.4 billion [15] |
| WEG | Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil | $2.3 billion [16] |
Company Synopses
ABB, based in Zürich, Switzerland, is a global manufacturer specializing in electrification, industrial automation, motion, robotics, and discrete automation. High voltage induction motors, IEC low voltage motors, NEMA low voltage AC motors, and motors for use in explosive environments are among their electric motor products.
Allied Motion Technologies is a global company that designs, manufactures, and sells precision and specialty motion control components and systems for use in a variety of industries, with specific focus on the Vehicle, Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, and Industrial markets. The company’s headquarters are in Amherst, New York.
AMETEK, headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer and service provider with products and services in aerospace and defense, engineered materials, heavy vehicle & OEM products, industrial products, materials analysis & imaging, medical, motors & motion control, oil & gas, process instruments, and measurement, communications, and testing.
Danaher Motion, based in Washington, DC, creates, manufactures, and sells professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services. Life Sciences, Diagnostics, and Environmental & Applied Solutions are the company’s three business segments.
Dumore Corporation is a custom fractional horsepower OEM electric motor, gear motor, and custom electromechanical motor assembly manufacturer for a wide range of OEM applications, including unique and demanding environments. Permanent magnet DC motors, series wound universal motors, right angle worm drive permanent magnet DC gear motors, parallel shaft permanent magnet DC gear motors, and planetary permanent magnet DC gear motors are among their product offerings.
The Faulhaber Group is a global manufacturer of miniature and micro drive technologies such as DC motors, brushless DC motors, linear DC servomotors, stepper motors, and piezo motors. Schönaich, Germany, is the company’s headquarters.
Franklin Electric, headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of water and fuel movement and management products and systems. Pumps, motors, drives, and controls are available for use in a wide range of residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
General Electric (GE) is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in the United States with a diverse product portfolio ranging from avionics to healthcare and medical technologies to consumer goods. Units dedicated to advancing technological development in additive manufacturing, digital transformation, healthcare, power generation, and renewable energy are among their businesses. The company’s headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts.
Hitachi is a global manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan, with more than 50 operations in the United States. The Industrial and Infrastructure Systems Division manufactures industrial motors with horsepower ratings greater than 500 hp.
Johnson Electric is a global leader in motion products, control systems, and flexible interconnects, serving industries as diverse as automotive, building automation and security, business machines, defense & aerospace, food & beverage, home technologies, HVAC, industrial equipment, medical devices, personal care, power equipment, and power tools. The company is based in Hong Kong.
Lincoln Electric is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma, and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, as well as a market leader in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, has 59 manufacturing facilities in 18 countries and a global network of distributors and sales offices in over 160 countries.
Maxon Motor is a global manufacturer of motor products and drive systems headquartered in Sachseln, Switzerland. Brushed and brushless DC motors, mechatronic drive systems, compact drives, gear motors, and sensors and controls are among their product offerings.
Nidec Motor, based in Kyoto, Japan, is a global manufacturer of motor products for robotics, IoT, automotive, home appliances, medical & healthcare, and commercial & professional products.
Piela Electric is a US-based manufacturer of motors ranging in horsepower from fractional to over 300 HP, as well as units for applications such as industrial, home fans, oil burners, and pool motors. Preston, Connecticut is the company’s headquarters.
Regal Beloit Corporation is a world-class manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation, and power transmission products. Commercial and Industrial Systems, Climate Solutions, and Power Transmission Solutions are the company’s three business segments. Regal’s headquarters are in Beloit, Wisconsin, and the company has manufacturing, sales, and service operations in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
Rockwell Automation, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in industrial automation. Their motors product line includes general-purpose motors in a variety of enclosures, such as TENV, TEFC, ODP, and DPG, with power ranges ranging from fractional to 400 Hp. They also provide vector control variable speed motors designed specifically for inverter and vector duty applications, as well as harsh environment motors designed to withstand challenges such as water and food processing applications.
Siemens is a global manufacturer that focuses on digitalization, electrification, and automation for the process and manufacturing industries. It is a market leader in power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure, and distributed energy systems. SIMOGEAR gear motors deliver performance ranging from 1/8 to 75 HP (0.09 to 55 kW), with a gear unit torque of up to 8.000 Nm. SIMOGEAR is compatible with most gear motor configurations for new or retrofit applications, offering helical, parallel shaft, helical bevel, and worm geared units. The company’s headquarters are located in Munich, Germany.
TECO Westinghouse, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, is a global leader in the production of electric motors ranging from fractional to 100,000 horsepower. Their motors and generators are used in a variety of industries around the world, including petroleum, chemical, pulp and paper, mining, marine propulsion, steel, electric utilities, and others. Their product lines include stock motors as well as custom motors, drives and controls, and gear products.
Toshiba America operates in the United States and offers a diverse range of products in industries such as business, industrial, power&energy, retail, and semiconductors. The company provides motor and drive products for the oil and gas industry, including low and medium-voltage motors for applications such as drill rigs and oil well pumps. The headquarters of the company are in Minato City, Tokyo, Japan.
WEG is a global manufacturer headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, that provides industrial electrical technology solutions globally. WEG is one of the world’s largest electric motor manufacturers, producing more than 21 million units per year. WEG’s product line is diverse and integrated, including motors, drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, generators, and custom solutions.
Summary
Based on data from Thomasnet.com and Technavio.com, this article summarized the top electric motor manufacturers and suppliers in the United States and around the world. For more information on other topics, consult our additional guides or visit the Thomas Supplier Discovery Platform, where you can find potential suppliers for over 70,000 different product and service categories, including over 800 electric motor suppliers.
