At its annual Sales and Marketing Summit in St. Louis, Nidec/U.S. MOTORS® honored three top salespeople for their exceptional dedication, expertise and results.

Dean Johnson was awarded the HVAC Aftermarket Salesperson of the Year Award, Rick Peugh was awarded the Strategic OEM Salesperson of the Year Award and Jim Logan was awarded the Territory OEM Salesperson of the Year Award.

 The awards were presented at the meeting, which was held in June. The individuals were recognized for their outstanding sales performance, expert knowledge and unwavering commitment to customer service.

 The U.S. MOTORS brand is an industry leader in electric motors featuring advanced technology, from variable speed electronically commutated motors to market-leading NEMA Premium® efficient motors.

 More information on U.S. MOTORS products can be found at www.usmotors.com

 About Nidec Corporation, Nidec Motor Corporation and U.S. MOTORS

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 comprises approximately 340 companies employing more than 110,000 people all over the world.

Nidec Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors (ACIM) is a business unit of Nidec that manufactures a full line of high efficiency motors used in applications ranging from air conditioning condensers, HVAC blower motors, rooftop cooling towers, commercial refrigeration, and appliances, to agriculture, water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, to pool and spa. The division also makes motors, controls, and switches for automotive and commercial markets. Product brands include U.S. MOTORS®, RESCUE®, NIDEC® and EMBRACO®.

 The U.S. MOTORS brand encompasses a complete line of general and special purpose commercial and industrial motors from 1/30 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.