IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
Smarter Performance, Lower Energy, Greater Reliability Pumps are among the largest energy consumers across industrial sites, water treatment works, commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. In many cases, they run for long hours, respond to changing demand, and operate in systems where pressure, flow and level fluctuate continuously. Yet many pumping systems are still controlled using […]
Facilities managers are under increasing pressure to reduce energy costs, improve building performance and maintain reliable systems, often with limited budgets, ageing infrastructure, compliance obligations and competing operational priorities. Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) are one of the most effective tools available to achieve these goals, yet they are often misunderstood or underused in facilities management […]
IDS Open Day – 9th September 2025 Explore Energy-Saving Technology, Drive Innovation & the Hitachi’s Grid Components Roadshow We’re excited to invite you to the IDS Open Day, taking place on Tuesday 9th September 2025, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at IDS, Ilkeston. Building on the huge success of last years’ inaugural open day, this year’s […]
We don’t say it often enough, but a huge thank you to our engineering team, who together, got Tarmac Ballidon Quarry back up and running in just over 4 hours (and that includes an hour for our engineer to get to site). Here’s what happened: 7:30 am We receive a technical support call from Andy […]
Well known sealant manufacturer ARBO® part of CARLISLE® CM Europe, wanted to upgrade their Nurlinger mixers to increase the speed of the mixing process and replace obsolete equipment. Previously the team at ARBO® would need to manually change the speed of the mixers by swapping pullies. This manual process was time consuming and suffered continuous […]
A quarry in the Midlands is set to save an astonishing £88k per annum on their energy costs and will reduce their CO2 by 197 tonnes per year. Midlands Quarry Set To Save £88k per Annum In a recent motor energy survey, our team analysed this Midlands quarry and found 7x pumps that would benefit […]
Allen & Orr Limited are a traditional timber merchant with sites in Chesterfield and Doncaster. Phil Whiteley, Director, got in touch with IDS after reading an article on how inverters can reduce energy consumption and reduce costs on large motor applications. IDS Area Sales Manager, Darryl Renshaw, conducted an initial energy survey to determine just […]
At IDS we are used to supporting Wastewater Companies with inverter technology. We offer: Fleet of 65 hire drives for breakdown cover 24/7 technical advice and breakdown support £400k inverter and spares stock for immediate delivery Servicing Advice on inverter control and selection of new products Inverters for Wastewater Applications Wastewater sites have a range […]
Taking uptime, sustainability and energy efficiency to a new level. Improving data center performance through efficient energy use, increased reliability and advanced maintenance. The world depends increasingly on data, computing power and connectivity, making data centers mission-critical facilities requiring special attention. ABB provides data centers with reliable, flexible and secure operation. Its solutions ensure continuous […]
ABB variable speed drives improve energy efficiency with payback of less than three years at a Severn Trent Water sewage treatment works. Severn Trent Water is saving 15,000 kWh per year after installing two ABB variable speed drives at its Edwinstowe filter bed sewage treatment works in Nottinghamshire. The sewage treatment works includes a stone […]
