Avid Controls

What Avid Controls does

Avid Controls Inc. is a privately held, certified woman-owned power electronics manufacturer founded in July 2005 and headquartered in Waller, Texas. The company designs, manufactures, remanufactures and services medium-voltage Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) products, with its core MV3000 platform and AE3000 AVID Extreme modules (inverters, rectifiers and drives) built under an exclusive, perpetual worldwide Technology License Agreement with GE Power Conversion signed in 2017. The product architecture is modular, allowing up to six DELTA inverter modules to be paralleled for multi-megawatt output, with active energy management that delivers near-sinusoidal supply current and minimal harmonics. Common Drive Controllers (CDC) integrate built-in CAN and optional dual Ethernet communications across the platform.

The company addresses four enterprise verticals: offshore drilling (top drives, draw works, mud pumps, cement pumps), marine propulsion (bow, azimuth and tunnel thrusters; deck machinery), dredging (new builds and legacy AC drive retrofits), and renewable energy (2.3MW, 3.0MW and 3.6MW wind turbine converters plus upgrade kits). Reported scale includes 90,000+ DELTAs installed worldwide and over 10,000 wind turbine converters in service. Avid Controls holds ISO 9001:2015, DNV Type Approval, ETL-UL508C, CE and UKCA certifications, qualifying its products for regulated marine, offshore and EU markets.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of new VFD products, spare parts, remanufactured modules via a core exchange program, AEI upgrade kits for wind turbines, and factory training services delivered from the Waller facility. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by global shipping, immediate spare parts dispatch, on-site training, and post-sale customer feedback surveys aligned to ISO 9001:2015 continuous improvement. The company positions itself as the lead supplier of MV3000-based electronic equipment worldwide.

Name

Avid Controls

Legal name

Avid Controls Inc.

Website

https://avidcontrolsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Avid Controls Inc. is a Texas-based, certified woman-owned manufacturer of medium-voltage Variable Frequency Drives (MV3000 and AE3000) built under an exclusive GE Power Conversion license, serving enterprise customers in offshore drilling, marine propulsion, dredging and wind energy with new modules, spare parts, remanufactured units and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Variable Frequency Drives

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) (IMAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Variable Frequency Drives
• Power Electronics Manufacturing
• Industrial Drive Systems
• Marine Propulsion Equipment
• Wind Turbine Converters

Headquarters

HQ city

Waller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New VFD Products and Modules: Sales of new MV3000 and AE3000 variable frequency drive products including DELTA inverter modules, rectifiers, and drives in various power ratings.
2. Spare Parts: Supply of spare parts including fan assemblies, controllers, power supplies with most items available for immediate dispatch.
3. Remanufactured Product: Core exchange DELTA modules and SMPS that are completely stripped down, cleaned and key components replaced. Remanufactured products carry the same warranty as new units. Customers turn in their core for recycling.
4. Training Services: Factory training from Waller, Texas facility for MV3000/AE3000 VFD products covering overview, basic topology, maintenance/repair and operation. Customized to customer needs for field service, engineering, sales/marketing and maintenance technicians.
5. Upgrade Kits and Accessories: AEI upgrade kits for wind turbines including power units, plumbing, cables and accessories for converter upgrades.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Avid Controls manufactures Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) products, power electronic modules, drive spares, and upgrade kits under an exclusive worldwide Technology License Agreement with GE Power Conversion for the MV3000 product line. The portfolio centers on modular DELTA inverter modules, rectifiers, AE3000 AVID Extreme drives and inverters, AEI upgrade kits for wind turbine converters, remanufactured core-exchange modules, spare parts, and factory training services. Customers are enterprise operators in offshore drilling, marine propulsion, dredging, and renewable energy sectors.

Product overview

Avid Controls is a certified woman-owned business that manufactures Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) products and power electronics under GE Technology license for the drilling, dredging, marine, and renewable energy sectors. The product portfolio centers on the MV3000 modular drive system, which combines the core DELTA inverter platform with AE3000 AVID Extreme modules (inverters, rectifiers, and drives) to provide power solutions from hundreds of kW to multi-MW range. The system architecture uses a modular approach where customers can configure single or parallel DELTA modules as Active Front End (AFE) or Diode Front End (DFE) solutions. Beyond new products, Avid offers remanufactured modules (core exchange), AEI upgrade kits for wind turbine retrofits, spare parts, and technical training services. The MV3000 supports applications including Top Drives, Draw Works, Mud Pumps, marine propulsion thrusters, and wind/ solar converters for 2.3, 3.0, and 3.6 MW turbines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MV3000: Variable Frequency Drive product line manufactured under GE Technology license, extensively used in offshore drilling, marine propulsion, wind and solar converters, and dredging applications worldwide.
• AE3000 - AVID Extreme Inverters
• AE3000 - AVID Extreme Rectifiers
• AE3000 - AVID Extreme Drives
• Remanufactured Product
• AEI Upgrade Kit

Products and services

• MV3000 Drive System Modular Variable Frequency Drive system manufactured under GE Technology license, offering configurations from single DELTA modules to multi-parallel Active Front End (AFE) and Diode Front End (DFE) solutions in the megawatt power range, comprising DELTA inverter modules, rectifier modules, and a Common Drive Controller (CDC). It is sold to enterprise operators in offshore drilling, marine propulsion, dredging, and wind/solar applications.
• AE3000 AVID Extreme Inverter Modules High-reliability liquid and air cooled inverter modules with nominal ratings from 550A to 1250A at 690Vac and 1400A at 600Vac, using sintered solder-free SKiiP-4 IGBT technology with ruggedized IGBT die, fully digital gate driver, and sealed housing for protection from condensation. Models include AEI550A, AEI900L, AEI1000L, AEI1250L, and AEI1400L; intended for use with MV3000 AC drives in harsh-environment industrial applications.
• AE3000 AVID Extreme Rectifier Modules High-reliability liquid and air cooled rectifier modules for MV3000 DELTA drive systems, available in 1800A and 3500A ratings with metal oxide varistors for surge protection and thermostat/thermistor temperature sensing for over-temperature protection. Used by enterprise industrial operators to provide rectified DC input to MV3000-based drive systems.
• AE3000 AVID Extreme Drive Modules Liquid-cooled multi-motor output drive modules including models AE221A6A, AE221A4A, AE221K4A1, AE221K6A1, AE662A4A, and AE662A6A, intended for MV3000 AC drive systems serving industrial multi-motor drive applications.
• AEI Upgrade Kit for Wind Turbines Comprehensive upgrade kits for Siemens 2.3MW (Type 27 and Type 28) and 3.6MW wind turbine converters that replace legacy DELTA modules with sealed SKiiP-4 based AEI modules; each kit includes AEI modules, APU and CPT power units, plumbing, and cables to enable conversion and remote diagnostic monitoring to smartphone or PC, targeting wind farm operators seeking extended turbine lifetime and improved reliability.
• Remanufactured Modules (Core Exchange) Environmentally conscious core exchange remanufacturing service for DELTA modules and Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS); cores are completely stripped down, cleaned, and have key components replaced, with remanufactured products fully tested and carrying the same warranty as new units. Customers turn in their cores for recycling; targeted at enterprise operators needing like-new spares faster and more cost-effectively.
• MV3000/AE3000 Training Services Certified instructor-led factory training on the MV3000 and AE3000 VFD systems, covering overview, basic topology, maintenance/repair, and operation, and customized for field service engineers, sales/marketing personnel, and maintenance technicians; delivered at Avid Controls' Waller, Texas facility and aimed at enterprise customers and channel partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended turbine lifetime with vastly improved reliability through AEI upgrade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GE Power ConversioncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017In 2017, Avid Controls signed an exclusive, worldwide Technology License Agreement with GE Power Conversion to build the MV3000 Product Line. The license grants irrevocable, perpetual, exclusive, transferrable, unrestricted and world-wide license to use, develop, manufacture, remanufacture, recondition, repair or sell products. This combines the tried and tested pedigree of an established product with the innovation and drive of Avid Controls.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Danfoss: Danfoss' VLT Drives portfolio (now Danfoss Drives) covers low- and medium-voltage drives used in marine, offshore and renewable applications, with comparable modular drive architectures and global service networks.
• Siemens (Innomotics): Siemens' Innomotics business is the largest global manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage VFDs (Sinamics platform) and is the direct successor to the GE Power Conversion MV3000 lineage that Avid licenses. Highly comparable product portfolio, customer base and power ratings.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider's Altivar Process and ATV6000 medium-voltage VFDs serve the same industrial process and infrastructure markets as Avid, including oil & gas, marine and water/wastewater dredging applications.
• TMEIC: TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems) is a leading manufacturer of medium-voltage VFDs (TMdrive family) used in oil & gas, metals, marine and renewable power — directly comparable in rating class and customer profile to Avid's MV3000.
• Yaskawa: Yaskawa's MV1000 and D1000 industrial drive lines compete with Avid in medium-voltage motor control for pumps, fans, compressors and thrusters in similar heavy-industrial end markets.
• WEG: WEG manufactures VFDs (CFW series) and large motors used in oil & gas, mining and marine applications; serves the same heavy-industrial customer base with a comparable vertical integration strategy.
• Ingeteam: Ingeteam manufactures power converters and VFDs for wind turbines, marine and grid-tied applications — directly comparable to Avid's wind converter AEI upgrade kits and marine thruster drives.
• ABB: ABB's ACS series of industrial VFDs and Megadrive systems compete directly with Avid's MV3000/AE3000 line in oil & gas, metals, marine and renewables. Overlapping medium-voltage drive architecture, parallel modular designs and global service footprint.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell's PowerFlex family of drives covers low- and medium-voltage VFD applications in oil & gas upstream, marine and renewable energy, with comparable modular drive architectures and aftermarket services.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton's Power Quality and Electrical Americas businesses include medium-voltage drives and switchgear used in oil & gas and marine; broader portfolio than Avid but overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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