Parvalux
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd, is the UK’s leading manufacturer of fractional horsepower AC & DC geared motors and drive solutions.
Now celebrating over 75 years in business Parvalux first moved to the Bournemouth & Poole area in 1961, expanding to three production sites locally. A Swiss motor manufacture, maxon, acquired Parvalux in 2018, and has invested heavily in the business. 2023 sees the opening of a 14,000m2 state of the art factory and offices which will facilitate decades of future expansion, showing commitment to the local area.
The new Parvalux house will achieve a net zero carbon rating, with over 1500 solar panels providing 100% of the power required to operate the building and its offices.
Russell Tanner, Parvalux’s Head of New Factory Development, said: “Sustainability is key to what we do as an electric motor manufacturer and our new headquarters has been designed to be carbon neutral with one of the largest photovoltaic (PV) arrays fitted to a single building in the local area and potentially the South of England.
“This new facility will bring our team of over 200 people together into a single location and facilitate decades of future expansion whilst enabling us to remain at net zero emissions.
Parvalux works in partnership with its supply chain to be able to deliver on its customer promises, and in supporting the development of the new factory, and recognises the value of local procurement.
Russell said “we work on a local first approach, seeking suppliers from the local area, as building relationships and supporting the local and British economy is important to us.”
As a manufacturer Parvalux champions STEM careers in the local area, engaging with schools through our Parvalux Sparks initiatives, with colleges and universities, and we recognise the importance of the local skill base.
Russell continued “We are proud to be an active member of the community, inspiring careers as a local employer in the BCP area for decades to come.”