IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
As we celebrate a quarter of a century in business, there has never been a better excuse to appreciate just how far we have come. In this commemorative article we look back at how IDS started, our notable achievements and celebrate the people that have made it all possible. 1924 – Blaise’s grandfather, Arthur Ford set up a business to connect Nottinghamshire villages to the new grid. He met a man called Wilson who had the…
As a part of our 25th Workversary celebrations, Inverter Drive Systems (IDS) are hosting a pair of Technology, Sustainability and Innovation Days on the 3rd and 4th of July at the ABB Motion Coalville engineering facility. These events promise to showcase the strides IDS has made in the industry over the last 25 years, showcasing the sustainability and technological advancements and how our own innovative use of ABB technology has been successfully applied throughout various…
Fostering Community and Team Spirit At Inverter Drive Systems (IDS), we believe in the power of community and the significant role sports play in fostering teamwork, discipline and a healthy competitive spirit. That’s why we are thrilled to be sponsoring the Keyworth U7 Reds, a vibrant and promising young football team based in Nottinghamshire. The Keyworth U7 Reds are making their debut in the YEL East Midlands Saturday League this season and the enthusiasm and…
At IDS, we believe in taking actionable steps towards combating climate change and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future. It’s with great pride that we share our latest news in this ongoing journey – a modest contribution to the reforestation and marine life regeneration efforts spearheaded by JustOne Tree. Planting Hope, One Tree at a Time Our recent donation to JustOne Tree has facilitated the planting of an additional 170 trees, bringing the total…
Inverter Drive Systems Ltd (IDS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matt Handley as its new General Manager. With a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years in variable speed drive technology, Matt brings a rich knowledge base and a fresh perspective to the company. His time served as an electrical engineer, coupled with his impressive career history in a variety of senior roles for industry key players, makes him the ideal candidate to…
Inverter Drive Systems joins the Energy Efficiency Movement. At IDS, everything we do is centred around energy saving, whether that is for our customers or ourselves. For more than 20 years we have been analysing, surveying and highlighting viable energy saving potentials for customers in almost every industry. Often by creating new and innovative uses of inverter technology. Internally we have long since reduced our own carbon footprint to minimal levels and additionally we have…
Earlier this year we joined JUST ONE Tree and made a commitment to plant 10 tress for every Electric Motor Energy Survey we conduct. We have always been passionate about reducing energy consumption and lowering CO2 emissions. This is reflected in our continuous work internally to reduce our own consumption and over 20 years working with customers to increase their efficiency. It was a natural progression to see what work we could aid on the…
Some exciting news from the team at IDS we have joined JUST ONE Tree! As a team we have always been interested in reducing energy consumption and thereby lowering the carbon footprint of the industries we work with, it is one of the main benefits of inverter technology after all! Now with the UK Government’s drive for Net Zero, it seemed like a great time to join with this amazing venture. IDS Join JUST ONE…
Due to the global chip shortage, we are advising that some variable speed drives may have longer than usual lead times. Here at IDS, we are working hard with our in-house stock, hire drives and alternative inverter models to mitigate the repercussions this variable speed drive shortage might have for our customers. Variable Speed Drive Stock As a part of our commitment as an ABB VP, here at IDS we carry a stock of over…
Congratulations to Wayne Draper, IDS Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality Manager, for all his hard work, in our recent Achilles audit. IDS scored 100% in every category. Amazing work Wayne and the wider IDS team! How We Are Audited by Achilles There are 4 areas in which we were assessed: Health and Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental and Quality. The results of the annual audit are published on the Achilles website, where many our clients…
