What Teco-Westinghouse Motors does

TECO-Westinghouse Motors (Canada) Inc. (TWMI) is the wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Taiwan-based TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd., handling Canadian and broader North American marketing, sales, distribution, and service for TECO and TECO-Westinghouse branded industrial electric motors manufactured in Taiwan, China, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The company traces its lineage to Westinghouse Electric's motor business (1888 DC motor, 1894 first commercial AC motor) and was formed through a 1987 joint venture with TECO before becoming a 100% TECO-owned enterprise in April 1995. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, TWMI operates Canadian offices in Calgary, Vancouver, Cambridge (Ontario), and Lachine (Quebec), plus a Round Rock, Texas office, and runs over 100 service locations nationwide for large motor repairs.

The product portfolio spans three primary categories: electric motors (Low Voltage 0.25-500 HP, Medium/High Voltage up to 4000V, DC, Synchronous, and Wound Rotor, with sub-brands including Optim, MAX-HT, MAX-PM, Global XHP, Crown, World, and SG series); motor controls and automation (Low and Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, Soft Starters, dV/dT/Harmonic/Sine Wave Filters, Custom Panels, and Startup and Commissioning); and power transmission products acquired via parent TECO's purchase of Italy's Motovario S.p.A., including Worm, Helical, Helical Bevel, Shaft Mounted, and PBH Series gear reducers. A green energy line covers EV chargers, Heat Recovery Systems, Micro-grid Systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. Differentiated offerings include the newly launched Hairpin Motor Technology (June 2025) and MAX-PM permanent magnet motors (May 2023).

TWMI operates a hybrid go-to-market combining enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers across petrochemical, electric utility, pulp and paper, water/wastewater, HVAC, marine, mining and metals verticals; inside sales operations for mid-market accounts; and a broad Canadian distributor network. International expansion is pursued through distribution partners such as Kanoo Energy, which extends service into Aramco and Bahrain's oil and gas sectors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires distributor login, consistent with a channel-mediated B2B industrial sales model in which hardware, engineering services, and aftermarket motor repair are bundled.

Name

Teco-Westinghouse Motors

Legal name

TECO-Westinghouse Motors (Canada) Inc.

Website

https://tecowestinghouse.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TECO-Westinghouse Motors (Canada) Inc. is the wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Taiwan-based TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd., selling and servicing industrial electric motors, motor controls, gear reducers, and green energy solutions for petrochemical, utility, mining, marine, and HVAC customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motors

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial electric motors
• Motor controls
• Variable frequency drives
• Power transmission gear reducers
• Green energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Motors: Design, manufacturing, and sale of electric motors including Low Voltage, Medium/High Voltage, DC, Synchronous, Wound Rotor motors and Large Motor Services.
2. Motor Controls: Sale of Variable Frequency Drives, Soft Starters, Reactors & Filters, Medium Voltage Drives, Custom Panels, and Startup & Commissioning services.
3. Gear Reducers: Power transmission products including Worm Gear Reducers, Helical Gear Reducers, and related products following Motovario acquisition.
4. Professional Services: Engineering services and large motor repairs.
5. Green Energy Solutions: Micro-grid Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Heat Recovery Systems, and EV Charging Stations supporting renewable energy turn-key solutions.
6. Parts & Accessories: Sale of motor parts and accessories through overstock inventory.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TECO-Westinghouse Motors (Canada) Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial electric motors and motor controls for enterprise customers across heavy-industrial verticals. Its portfolio spans low voltage through medium/high voltage AC motors, DC motors, synchronous motors, wound rotor motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, reactors/filters, custom panels, gear reducers (via the Motovario acquisition), and emerging green-energy offerings (EV chargers, Heat Recovery Systems, micro-grid systems, and BESS). Supporting services include large motor repair, machine health management, and startup & commissioning.

Product overview

TECO-Westinghouse Motors (Canada) Inc. is a world leader in the design and production of electric motors and controls. The company's product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Electric Motors including Low Voltage Motors, Medium/High Voltage Motors, DC Motors, Synchronous Motors, and Wound Rotor Motors, with sub-brands such as Optim Series, MAX-HT, MAX-PM Permanent Magnet Motors, Global Series, Crown Series, and World Series; (2) Controls and Automation including Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Soft Starters, Reactors & Filters (dV/dT filters, harmonic filters, sine wave filters from MTE), Custom Panels, and Startup & Commissioning Services; and (3) Power Transmission through the Motovario acquisition featuring Worm Gear Reducers (VSF Series), Helical Gear Reducers (H Series), Helical Bevel Gear Reducers (B Series), Shaft Mounted Gear Reducers, and Parallel Helical & Bevel Helical Gear Reducers (PBH Series). The company also offers Green Energy Solutions including EV Chargers, Heat Recovery Systems (HRS), Micro-grid Systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) incorporating solar and wind energy. Supporting services include Large Motor Service and Machine Health Management for predictive maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Voltage Motors Electric motors operating at low voltage levels, available in TEFC, ODP, TEXP, and WPI enclosures across 0.25-500 HP, designed for general and severe-duty industrial applications.
• Medium/High Voltage Motors Electric motors for medium and high voltage applications, including the Global XHP series with voltage ratings up to 4000V for heavy industrial use.
• DC Motors Direct current motors for industrial applications requiring precise speed control and high starting torque.
• Synchronous Motors Synchronous motors operating at constant speed regardless of load variations, for applications needing precise speed synchronization.
• Wound Rotor Motors Wound rotor induction motors with external resistance in the rotor circuit for enhanced starting torque and speed control.
• Low Voltage Drives (VFD) Variable frequency drives for low voltage applications including E510, F510, and L510 series for motor speed and energy control.
• Medium Voltage Drives Variable frequency drives for medium voltage applications, including the SP2000 series with power ratings up to 550 HP.
• Soft Starters Motor starting solutions including VMX and VMX2 series for reduced starting current and mechanical stress.
• Worm Gear Reducers - VSF Series Worm gear reducers for power transmission applications, sourced via TECO's acquisition of Motovario S.p.A.
• Helical Gear Reducers - H Series Helical gear reducers for efficient power transmission in industrial applications, available via Motovario S.p.A. acquisition.
• Helical Bevel Gear Reducers - B Series Helical bevel gear reducers for right-angle power transmission applications, available via Motovario S.p.A. acquisition.
• Shaft Mounted Gear Reducers Shaft mounted gear reducers for direct mounting on driven equipment, available via Motovario S.p.A. acquisition.
• Parallel Helical & Bevel Helical Gear Reducers - PBH Series Parallel helical and bevel helical gear reducers for high-efficiency power transmission, available via Motovario S.p.A. acquisition.
• EV Chargers Electric Vehicle charging stations manufactured in partnership to support EV markets throughout North America.
• Heat Recovery System (HRS) Heat recovery system that provides oil and gas customers access to green energy output from their operations.
• Micro-grid Systems Integrated micro-grid solutions combining multiple renewable energy sources for localized power generation and distribution.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Energy storage solutions incorporating solar and wind energy alongside existing and advancing energy resources.
• Large Motor Service Repair, refurbishment, and maintenance services for large industrial motors, delivered across an extensive network of service facilities in Canada.
• Startup & Commissioning Services Professional startup and commissioning services for industrial motors and control systems.
• Electric Motor Replacement Services High-efficiency electric motor replacement services delivered via strategic distribution partners for enterprise oil and gas and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fourth time recognition in S&P Global 2024 Sustainability Yearbook
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and emerging.

• Kanoo EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 March 2026Kanoo Energy and TECO Motors have signed a strategic distribution agreement to expand electric motor replacement services to Aramco and Bahrain. The partnership aims to provide high-efficiency electric motors and related solutions to Bahrain's oil and gas and industrial sectors, supporting the country's industrial transformation and sustainability goals.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station PartnersemergingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership in manufacturing Electric Vehicle (E.V.) charging stations to support E.V. markets throughout North America. This follows the launch of Heat Recovery System (HRS) in 2020 which provides oil and gas customers access to Green Energy output.
• Motovario S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith the recent TECO acquisition of Motovario S.p.A, TWMI has extended its product offering from motors and drives to power transmission systems. Founded in 1965, Italy-based Motovario produces mainly gear reducers and other power transmission products including Worm Gear Reducers, Helical Gear Reducers, and Helical Bevel Gear Reducers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leroy-Somer (Nidec): Leroy-Somer (now part of Nidec) is a French manufacturer of industrial AC/DC motors, gear motors, and variable-speed drives with a comparable product matrix to TWMI, particularly in the European and global oil & gas/utility markets.
• SEW-Eurodrive: SEW-Eurodrive manufactures gear motors, gear reducers, motor controls, and drive electronics — directly comparable to TWMI's combined Motovario gear-reducer line plus VFD/soft-starter portfolio, serving similar industrial OEM and end-user accounts.
• Yaskawa Electric: Yaskawa is a global leader in AC drives (VFDs), motion control, and industrial motors, and is also referenced in TWMI's Canadian distributor network; the two compete closely in motor controls and automation segments across North America.
• Baldor Electric (ABB): Baldor (now an ABB brand) manufactures NEMA-frame industrial electric motors, gear reducers, and drives competing head-to-head with TWMI in petrochemical, mining, and OEM channels across North America; product range and customer segments are tightly aligned.
• Marathon Motors (Regal Rexnord): Marathon Motors, part of Regal Rexnord's Industrial Powertrain Solutions, produces a broad portfolio of NEMA and IEC low/medium voltage motors for industrial markets — overlapping directly with TWMI's Optim, Global, and Crown Series offerings.
• WEG Industries: Brazil-based WEG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial electric motors, generators, drives, and gear reducers with a strong North American sales and distribution footprint — directly comparable to TECO-Westinghouse across motor SKUs, VFDs, and vertical coverage (oil & gas, mining, water/wastewater).

Broad incumbents

• Nidec Corporation: Nidec is a global motor manufacturer (including through Leroy-Somer and Kato Engineering) covering industrial, appliance, and automotive motors; competes with TWMI in LV/MV industrial motors and increasingly in EV-related propulsion and HVAC motors.
• Regal Rexnord: Regal Rexnord's Industrial Powertrain Solutions segment bundles Marathon motors, gearing, bearings, and couplings — directly overlapping with TWMI's motor-plus-Motovario gear reducer strategy, while operating at much larger scale.
• ABB Motors and Drives: ABB offers a much broader portfolio (motors, drives, robotics, electrification, motion) but its motors and drives division competes directly with TWMI in MV/LV motors, VFDs, and large industrial accounts globally.
• Siemens (Smart Infrastructure / Motion Control): Siemens is a diversified industrial conglomerate whose SIMOTION/SINAMICS drives and motor portfolios compete with TWMI in petrochemical, utility, and mining applications; broader portfolio spans automation, energy, and digital industries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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