Nidec, a manufacturer of compressors and electric motors and drives used in numerous industries, has announced the promotion of Tim Schamel to President of Nidec Commercial & Industrial. The company has also named Tim Albers as Chief Technology Officer.

The moves come as part of Nidec’s organizational strengthening strategy and with the goal of ensuring greater alignment across all areas of Nidec’s Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) business unit.

ACIM is one of Nidec’s largest business units in terms of sales, with approximately 18,000 employees and more than 30 manufacturing sites in 25 countries. ACIM offers a product portfolio that includes compressors, condensing units, and motors for home and commercial appliances, as well as motors and electronic drives for commercial, residential, industrial, and utilities applications.

Tim Schamel previously served as President of Nidec/U.S. MOTORS®. He joined the company in 2016 as Vice President and General Manager of HVAC/R and Appliance Motors. His long career in the industry includes roles at Parker Sporlan and Emerson.

“This appointment marks a key milestone in consolidating our structure and reaffirms our commitment to efficiency, integration, and sustainable operational development,” said Katia Drusian, ACIM CEO & President.

Tim Albers, as Chief Technology Officer for ​​Nidec Commercial & Industrial, brings a wealth of engineering and industry experience to his new role.  He previously served as Senior Director of Product Management for 15 years, and prior to that worked for Emerson in marketing and project management.

About Nidec

Nidec Corporation is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer. Based in Kyoto, Japan, Nidec Corporation offers motors ranging from micro-size to super large, as well as application products and services in IT, automation, home appliances, automobiles, commercial and industrial systems, environmental, energy, and many other businesses. Nidec is comprised of approximately 340 companies employing more than 110,000 people all over the world. Nidec.com

About Nidec ACIM

Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) is a Business Unit of the Appliance and Automotive Division (AAD) composed of two Platforms: Global Appliance (GA) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I). ACIM is one of the largest Business Units in terms of sales inside Nidec Group, with approximately 18,000 employees and more than 30 manufacturing sites in 25 countries. ACIM offers a product portfolio such as compressors, condensing units, and motors for home and commercial appliances, as well as motors and electronic drives for commercial, residential, industrial, and utilities applications. This comprehensive set of solutions is characterized by high standards of quality and energy efficiency that delivers innovation at the service of sustainability.

The U.S. MOTORS® brand of Nidec Motor Corporation encompasses a complete line of general and special purpose commercial and industrial motors from 1/3 horsepower through 4000 horsepower for a wide variety of applications. Since 1908, the U.S. MOTORS brand has stood for exceptional product reliability and performance. It is one of the oldest and most trusted brands in the motor industry and is recognized worldwide as the mark of leadership and technological innovation.  USMotors.com