Torin Drive North America
Torin Drive North America, a Memphis-based Hyperion Solutions subsidiary, manufactures elevator traction drive systems — geared, gearless, and machine-roomless machines — and components for new construction and modernization projects across North America, selling via direct sales engineering, distributors, and the Hyperion Brands network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersMemphis, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Torin Drive North America does
Torin Drive North America manufactures elevator traction drive systems and components, headquartered at 4949 E. Raines Rd, Memphis, TN under the Hyperion Solutions conglomerate. The product portfolio spans three core machine families: TGD Series geared machines (overhead and basement configurations, 1,500-12,000 lbs capacity, 50-500 fpm), TGL and TMGL Series gearless machines (heavy-duty 3,500-8,000 lbs at speeds up to 1,400 fpm plus mini gearless variants), and TPM/TSM/TMSM Series machine-roomless (MRL) pancake and barrel machines for space-constrained installations. The line is complemented by a full components catalog including sheaves, wire ropes, overspeed governors, safety gears, roller guides, light curtains, oil buffers, oil coolers, compensation chains, wedge sockets, door gibs, isolation pads, guide rails, and rope lubricators, several sourced from the affiliated ZZIPCO sub-brand.
The company sells primarily through B2B direct sales engineers who process project survey forms and issue custom quotes, supplemented by a distributor channel and the multi-brand Hyperion Brands network (Capital Electric, EECO, EMI Porta, Goodgate, McIntosh Industries, Texacone, Titan Machine, Vator Accessories, ZZIPCO, LiftNet). Revenue streams include one-time equipment sales for new construction and modernization, spare parts sales, and professional on-site services covering machine building, testing, disassembly for transport, and reassembly. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year project contracts for custom builds and unit pricing on the Stock Machine Systems rapid-delivery line (as little as two-week delivery). Primary customer segments are building owners/property managers, elevator maintenance companies, elevator manufacturers/OEMs, and distributors, with consultants as a secondary segment.
The company documents 250+ completed job references across commercial real estate (Encore Las Vegas, 233 Broadway, Memphis Pyramid, 50 United Nations Plaza, 333 North Michigan, ICE Condo), healthcare (Foothills Hospital), education (UCLA, University of Tennessee), hospitality (Courtyard Marriott), and government (FAA O'Hare Control Tower) across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic. The firm operates as part of the eight-brand Hyperion elevator equipment ecosystem, providing cross-portfolio reach that independent elevator drive manufacturers lack.
Torin Drive North America firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Torin Drive North America
- Legal name
- Torin Drive North America
- Website
- https://torindrivena.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Torin Drive North America, a Memphis-based Hyperion Solutions subsidiary, manufactures elevator traction drive systems — geared, gearless, and machine-roomless machines — and components for new construction and modernization projects across North America, selling via direct sales engineering, distributors, and the Hyperion Brands network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Torin Drive North America industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Elevator Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Traction/Machine-Room-Less (MRL) Elevator Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Testing, Commissioning & Energization Services (T&C) (IMAFAHAK)
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Where Torin Drive North America is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Memphis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Torin Drive North America business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Elevator Machine Sales: Sale of traction elevator machines including geared (TGD), gearless (TGL, TMGL), and machine roomless (MRL) systems for modernization and new construction projects.
- Elevator Components: Sale of elevator components and spare parts including sheaves, ropes, governors, safety gears, and other accessories.
- On-Site Services: Technical services including on-site machine building, testing, disassembly for transport, and reassembly for installation during modernization projects.
- Stock Machine Systems: Pre-configured standard machine systems available for rapid delivery (as little as 2 weeks) including bedplate, deflector, and guarding.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Stock Machine Systems - Pre-configured standard units |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote - Project-specific configurations |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
Torin Drive North America product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Torin Drive North America manufactures and sells traction elevator drive machines and components for both new construction and modernization projects. The product portfolio includes geared machines (TGD Series), gearless machines (TGL and TMGL Series), and machine roomless systems (TPM, TSM/TMSM Series), complemented by a comprehensive range of elevator components such as sheaves, ropes, governors, safety gears, roller guides, light curtains, oil buffers, and door gibs. The company also provides on-site technical services including machine building, testing, disassembly for transport, and reassembly for installation.
Product overview
Torin Drive North America is a manufacturer of elevator traction machines and components, operating as part of the Hyperion Solutions group. The product portfolio centers on three main machine categories: TGD Series geared machines (for overhead and basement installations with capacities from 1500-12000 lbs), TGL and TMGL Series gearless machines (for heavy-duty and mini applications with capacities up to 8000 lbs), and TPM/TSM Series machine roomless (MRL) machines (pancake and barrel types for space-constrained installations). These core products are complemented by a comprehensive range of elevator components including sheaves, ropes, governors, safety gears, roller guides, light curtains, oil buffers, and door gibs supplied through Hyperion sub-brands like ZZIPCO. The company also offers modernization services for upgrading aging elevator systems and maintains stock machine systems available for rapid delivery. The portfolio spans from entry-level geared machines to high-capacity gearless systems, serving both new construction and retrofit applications across North America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TGD Series Overhead Geared Machines
Quantifiable outcome
- Stock systems available in as little as 2 weeks
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Torin Drive North America
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Torin Drive North America technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Torin Drive North America partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Capital ElectriccorePart of Hyperion Brands family. Capital Electric Motor is a related company within the Hyperion network serving the elevator industry.
- EECOcoreElevator Equipment Company (EECO) is part of the Hyperion Brands network, providing elevator equipment solutions.
- EMI PortacoreEMI Porta is a related company within the Hyperion Brands family serving the elevator industry.
- McIntosh IndustriescoreMcIntosh Industries is part of the Hyperion Brands network providing elevator industry solutions.
- TexaconecoreTexacone is a related company within the Hyperion Brands family serving the elevator industry.
- Titan MachinecoreTitan Machine is part of the Hyperion Brands network providing elevator equipment solutions.
- Vator AccessoriescoreVator Accessories is a related company within Hyperion Brands providing elevator component solutions.
- ZZIPCOcoreZZIPCO is part of the Hyperion Brands network providing elevator components including wedge sockets and governors.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Torin Drive North America competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- TK Elevator: Global elevator OEM (formerly thyssenkrupp Elevator) with strong North American service footprint. One of the legacy OEMs Torin machines are designed to replace; competes on full-scope modernization packages including machine replacement.
- KONE: Finnish elevator and escalator major with strong North American presence and a focus on MRL and eco-efficient modernization. Directly overlaps Torin's MRL and gearless product lines on new construction and high-end retrofits.
- Schindler: Swiss-headquartered global elevator and escalator company with significant US operations. Competes on new installation, modernization, and service; relevant to Torin as both a competitor for new projects and a target whose installed base is a replacement opportunity.
- Hyundai Elevator: Korean elevator OEM with growing international presence in commercial and high-rise segments. A relevant incumbent competitor for medium-to-high capacity elevator machines and modernization work in North America.
- Mitsubishi Electric: Japanese conglomerate with a global elevator/escalator business that sells machines and modernization packages in North America. Overlaps Torin on high-capacity gearless and MRL drives for premium commercial and high-rise projects.
- Otis Worldwide: World's largest elevator and escalator manufacturer and service provider. Competes with Torin across new construction and modernization, but at much greater scale with proprietary service contracts and an installed base Torin explicitly targets as a replacement vendor.
Emerging players
- Canny Elevator: Chinese elevator OEM and component manufacturer with growing international distribution. A relevant emerging player because it competes in the same mid-range gearless and MRL drive categories Torin addresses, often on price.
Others
- Imperial Electric: US manufacturer of custom electric motors including elevator traction motors. Adjacent supplier / potential partner or competitor in the elevator machine subsystem space, with overlap in modernization motor replacement programs.
Direct peers
- Hollister-Whitney: US-based independent manufacturer of elevator machines, safety components, and modernization equipment. Closely comparable to Torin as a North American specialist competing against the big-four OEMs in the geared and gearless modernization niche.
- Torin Drive International: China-based parent entity of Torin Drive North America and a direct manufacturer of geared, gearless, and MRL elevator machines. Closest direct peer as the same product family and engineering base serving global modernization and new construction markets.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Torin Drive North America leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Torin Drive North America funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Torin Drive North America M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Torin Drive North America
What does Torin Drive North America do?
Torin Drive North America manufactures and sells traction elevator drive machines and components for both new construction and modernization projects. The product portfolio includes geared machines (TGD Series), gearless machines (TGL and TMGL Series), and machine roomless systems (TPM, TSM/TMSM Series), complemented by a comprehensive range of elevator components such as sheaves, ropes, governors, safety gears, roller guides, light curtains, oil buffers, and door gibs. The company also provides on-site technical services including machine building, testing, disassembly for transport, and reassembly for installation.
Is Torin Drive North America a public or private company?
Torin Drive North America is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Torin Drive North America founded?
Torin Drive North America was founded in 2007. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Torin Drive North America based?
Torin Drive North America is headquartered in Memphis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Torin Drive North America make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Elevator Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are elevator Components, on-Site Services and stock Machine Systems.
Who are Torin Drive North America's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are TK Elevator, KONE, Schindler, Hyundai Elevator, Mitsubishi Electric and Otis Worldwide. Canny Elevator is listed as an emerging player. Imperial Electric is listed as an others. Direct peers are Hollister-Whitney and Torin Drive International.
Does Torin Drive North America have an API?
No public API is recorded for Torin Drive North America.
What industry is Torin Drive North America in?
Torin Drive North America's product category is Elevator Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAIAL, Traction/Machine-Room-Less (MRL) Elevator Service & Maintenance, with a secondary code of IMAFAHAK, Testing, Commissioning & Energization Services (T&C). Its NAICS code is 333921 and its SIC code is 3530.