VACON

Vacon is a global manufacturer of variable frequency drives (VFDs), headquartered in Vaasa, Finland. Founded in 1993, the company is officially registered as Vacon PLC. It focuses on power electronics, motor control, and renewable energy. Its sophisticated drives are essential for mining, marine propulsion, water treatment, and heavy industrial automation worldwide. Originally founded by a group of engineers, the firm was acquired by the Danfoss Group in late 2014 and fully integrated.