Electric Motor Technologies

What Electric Motor Technologies does

Electric Motor Technologies (EMT), founded in May 1999 in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Andy Butz and Dwaine York, is an industrial electric motor repair, service, and distribution company serving the Ohio tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). EMT operates three facilities: a 40,000-square-foot main headquarters in Cincinnati with a 40-ton crane, a Norwood location acquired in 2018 from Wheatley Electric Service Company for single-phase motor work, and a 10,000-square-foot Middletown shop covering the Dayton area. The company runs a two-shift operation (3:00 AM - 10:30 PM) supporting a fast-turnaround service model.

EMT's core technology consists of mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repair capabilities: a proprietary 26-point inspection process (megger testing, rotor/stator testing, bearing measurements, final verification), dedicated climate-controlled servo motor repair lab with custom test fixtures, UL-certified explosion proof motor repair (described as the country's top UL shop), and field service equipment including VibrAlign/Ludeca laser alignment, Comtest vibration analysis, SKS infrared thermography, and Dynabal/IRD dynamic balancing. Specialized repair categories cover DC, synchronous, servo, explosion proof, hoist, traction, hermetic, wound rotor, and pump motors. The company is also the exclusive North American distributor for Oemer Motors and an authorized distributor for 15+ other major motor manufacturers.

The business operates four revenue streams: motor repair services, new motor and drive sales (including over $100,000 of motor inventory plus access to $50M in Worldwide Electric inventory), 24/7 on-site field service, and parts sales. Distribution is direct via field sales (led by co-founder Andy Butz), inside sales, and walk-up counter service at Norwood, with free pickup and delivery within a 200-mile radius. Customer segments include industrial manufacturers (auto, food, paper, chemicals, steel, textiles, woodworking), commercial facilities (HVAC, building services), and residential customers. Pricing is quote-based, with free motor inspections as the customer acquisition entry point. EMT was acquired by Industrial Service Solutions in 2024.

Name

Electric Motor Technologies

Legal name

Electric Motor Technologies

Website

https://electricmotortech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Electric Motor Technologies is a Cincinnati-based industrial electric motor repair, service, and distribution company serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers across the Ohio tri-state area via three facilities, two-shift operations, and exclusive North American distribution of Oemer Motors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motor Repair and Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Starter, Alternator & Motor/Generator Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Electric motor repair
• Industrial motor service
• Servo motor repair
• Explosion proof motors
• Industrial field service

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Motor Repair Services: In-house repair on all sizes of industrial motors including servo motors, DC motors, synchronous motors, explosion proof motors, hoist motors, wound rotor motors, pump motors, and specialty motors. Repairs include free inspection and 26-point evaluation process.
2. New Motor Sales: Sales of new industrial, commercial, and residential motors from multiple manufacturers including Baldor, WEG, Marathon, Siemens, and exclusive North American distribution of Oemer Motors. Carries over $100,000 of new motor inventory.
3. 24/7 Field Service: On-site emergency and scheduled motor maintenance including laser alignment, balancing, vibration analysis, startup service, and infrared thermography.
4. Parts Sales: Sales of motor parts including blower wheels, fan blades, capacitors, belts, mounting/adapter kits, pulleys, couplings, seals, and inverter drives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Electric Motor Technologies provides in-house industrial electric motor repair across all sizes and types (DC, AC, synchronous, servo, explosion proof, hoist, pump, wound rotor, traction, and specialty motors), backed by a 26-point inspection protocol and a climate-controlled servo motor repair lab. The company also sells new motors, drives, parts, and motor components from over 15 manufacturers, and operates 24/7 on-site field service for emergency repairs, predictive maintenance (laser alignment, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, balancing), and motor start-up assistance across the Ohio tri-state region.

Product overview

Electric Motor Technologies provides industrial electric motor services through a unified portfolio combining repair, sales, and field service operations. The core offering consists of expert motor repair services (covering DC, explosion proof, hoist, servo, synchronous, traction, wound rotor, and pump motors) and new motor/drive sales from multiple manufacturer brands. Supporting services include 24/7 field service with laser alignment, balancing, vibration analysis, and infrared thermography capabilities. A dedicated servo motor repair center operates via servomotorrepair.com. The company serves as exclusive North American distributor for Oemer Motors. All operations are supported by a 26-point inspection protocol and three regional facilities in Cincinnati, Norwood, and Middletown, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expert Motor Repair Services In-house repair on all sizes of industrial motors including three-phase, single-phase, DC, synchronous, servo, and specialty motors, performed across three facilities with two-shift (3:00 AM to 10:30 PM) operations to deliver fast turnaround for industrial customers.
• New Motor and Drive Sales
• 24/7 Field Service Emergency and scheduled motor maintenance delivered on-site 24/7/365, including laser alignment, balancing, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, startup service, and predictive maintenance by self-contained field technicians with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Servo Motor Repair Specialized servo motor repair performed in a dedicated, climate-controlled servo repair lab by factory-trained technicians using custom-made test fixtures for Yaskawa and other servo motor brands, with repairs often completed in as little as 24 hours.
• Motor Parts Supply Supply of motor parts and accessories including blower wheels, fan blades, capacitors, belts, mounting/adapter kits, pulleys, couplings, seals, and inverter drives for repair and replacement applications.
• Oemer Motors Exclusive Distribution Exclusive North American distribution of Oemer Motors, an Italian manufacturer of electric motors with over 65 years of experience, including preferred Oemer Motor parts supply and factory-authorized repair services for these products.
• Explosion Proof Motor Repair and Recertification UL-certified repair and recertification of explosion proof motors designed to contain internal explosions without igniting surrounding flammable gases, performed at a shop confirmed as the country's top UL shop for explosion proof motor work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Some motors can be turned around in as little as 24 hours
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship and core.

• YaskawamajorTechnology or Integration · 13 April 2024EMT now offers Yaskawa servo motor repair service, becoming the first motor repair shop in the Tri-State to provide expert Yaskawa servo motor repair with custom test fixtures and specially trained technicians.
• Industrial Service Solutions (ISS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EMT was acquired by Industrial Service Solutions in 2024, adding to the range and variety of services offered in the tri-state area. ISS is the parent company providing access to Process Equipment Services, Rotating Equipment Services, and Industrial Inspection Services.
• Wheatley Electric Service CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2018EMT acquired Wheatley Electric Service Company, gaining single-phase motor repair capabilities and expanding into commercial and residential HVAC, swimming pool, and hot tub motor services. The acquisition included Wheatley's Norwood facility and all employees.
• Oemer MotorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT is the exclusive North American Distributor for Oemer Motors, an Italian manufacturer with over 65 years of experience building exceptional reputation for product innovation and performance. EMT is also the preferred Oemer Motor parts supplier and factory-authorized repair center.
• WEG MotorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT is the Cincinnati distributor for WEG electric motors. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest in the world, producing more than 21 million units annually.
• Baldor Motors and DrivesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Baldor Motors and Drives. Baldor is known for quality products with short lead times and immediate online ability to check stock availability.
• Benshaw Soft Starts and DrivesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Benshaw Soft Starts and Drives. Benshaw is a world leader in design, development, and manufacture of mission-critical motor controls and drives since 1983.
• Brook Crompton MotorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Brook Crompton Motors, a leading manufacturer for the global industrial market with brands including Brook Motors, Crompton Parkinson, and Newman Electric.
• Elektrim MotorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Elektrim Motors, known as the unstoppable 'blue' motor, designed and manufactured for over 40 years up to 6300 HP including Medium Voltage motors.
• Fuji ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Fuji Electric high-performance inverters offering precision control for AC drive/VFD applications with energy efficiency benefits.
• Lafert MotorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Lafert Motors, a leading European motor company focused on industrial automation, energy savings, and renewables with customized and specially engineered motors.
• Leeson ElectricmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Leeson Electric, a pioneer in energy efficient motors with 80-year tradition, now part of Regal Beloit, serving material handling, pumps, fans, and industrial applications.
• Lincoln MotorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Lincoln Motors, designing and manufacturing high-quality electric motors since 1895, now part of Regal Beloit with large frame motors up to 700 HP.
• Marathon MotorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Marathon Motors, Wisconsin-based manufacturer for over 100 years with wide range of products serving commercial businesses, industry, and OEMs including Ford, General Motors, Dow, and U.S. Steel.
• Nord GearmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Nord Drive Systems products including gear reducers, electric motors, AC Vector drives, servo controllers, and distributed drive technology with innovative UNICASE design.
• Regal Power Transmission SolutionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Regal Power Transmission Solutions products including bearings, couplings, gearing, and drive components under brands including Browning, Jaure, Kop-Flex, McGill, Morse, Rollway, Sealmaster, and System Plast.
• SiemensmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Siemens low-voltage motor products covering performance range from 0.09 to 4000 kW with explosion protection and IEC/NEMA standards.
• U.S. MotorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT is the Tri-State source for U.S. Motors, one of the oldest and most respected brands since 1908, serving water treatment, mining, power generation, agriculture, HVAC, and commercial applications from 1/30 HP to 4000 HP.
• Worldwide Electric CorpmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMT distributes Worldwide Electric motors from Rochester NY for industrial, commercial, and agricultural applications with access to $50 million worth of readily available inventory for emergencies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Motion Control: Siemens is a broad incumbent and EMT distribution partner for low-voltage motors (0.09 to 4000 kW). Competes broadly in industrial motor manufacturing while also supplying EMT's distribution business.
• ABB Motors: ABB is a broad incumbent and major industrial motor manufacturer (including Baldor-Reliance in the U.S.) that competes with EMT's motor sales business and shapes the broader motor repair service ecosystem.
• WEG Electric: WEG is a broad incumbent — one of the largest industrial electric motor manufacturers globally, producing over 21 million units annually. EMT is a Cincinnati distributor for WEG, making WEG a key supplier-partner and adjacent incumbent.

Others

• Stork Technical Services: Stork (a Fluor company) is an industrial services peer operating in rotating equipment repair, field services, and industrial maintenance — adjacent to EMT's motor repair business as a larger industrial MRO service provider.

Emerging players

• Yaskawa America: Yaskawa is an emerging player in the servo motor segment and a technology/integration partner of EMT, which became the first Tri-State shop to offer Yaskawa servo motor repair. Comparability is high in servo repair economics though Yaskawa itself is a manufacturer.

Direct peers

• HECO Industrial: HECO is a direct peer providing electric motor repair, motor sales, and predictive maintenance services (vibration analysis, alignment, balancing) — directly comparable to EMT's core service portfolio and field service capabilities.
• K-B Electric Motor Service: K-B Electric is a direct peer offering industrial motor repair, rewinding, and new motor sales across regional U.S. markets with comparable in-shop and on-site service models.
• IPS (Industrial Parts & Services): IPS is a direct peer offering industrial electric motor and rotating equipment repair, rewinding, and field services across multiple U.S. locations, with comparable product mix in AC/DC/servo motor repair and motor distribution.
• Precision Electric: Precision Electric is a direct peer — also a motor repair shop operating under the Industrial Service Solutions (ISS) parent company, providing industrial electric motor repair, sales, and field service in overlapping U.S. markets. Sister-company relationship within ISS makes it the closest comparable.
• AAA Electric Motor Sales & Service: AAA Electric Motor is a direct peer operating motor repair shops, new motor sales, and field service with similar multi-brand distribution relationships and 24/7 emergency offerings in regional U.S. markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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