Recent News
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Blog Post
May 14, 2019
Things to Consider When Selecting a Systems Integrator
Are you asking enough of the right questions when choosing a systems integrator to modify your critical systems? Simply asking whether someone is familiar with…
Blog Post
May 03, 2019
EDC Supports Local Charities Through Golf Tournament
Electronic Drives and Controls is a sponsor of the first annual golf tournament held by American Legion Post 86 in Newton, NJ. The company…
Blog Post
Apr 23, 2019
Need an Expert on Control Techniques, Emerson or Nidec Drives and Motors? EDC is Your Go-to-Resource!
EDC believes in investing in continuing professional development; keeping employees educated with the latest VFD and automation technology advances of the more than 40 brands…
Blog Post
Mar 18, 2019
EDC Systems Spotlight: Shawn Leichliter
Meet Shawn Leichliter, EDC Systems group’s dedicated engineering manager. Shawn has been an integral part of the EDC team for a decade and a half;…
Blog Post
Mar 13, 2019
Controls System Upgrade Reduces Waste, Saving Thousands of Dollars in Revenue for Potato Chip Manufacturer
In this blog post we are sharing how a manufacturer of premium potato chips resolved an unacceptable amount of food waste in the manufacturing process.…
Case Studies
Mar 13, 2019
Controls System Upgrade Reduces Waste, Saving Thousands of Dollars in Revenue for Potato Chip Manufacturer
In this case study, we are sharing how a manufacturer of premium potato chips resolved an unacceptable amount of food waste in the manufacturing process.…
Blog Post
Mar 11, 2019
An Annealing Upgrade Cuts Waste and Improves Quality for Wire Manufacturer
A high-end wire and cable manufacturer in Connecticut had several older Syncro wire drawing lines with continuous-resistance annealing. Some of the lines had a fixed…
Blog Post
Jan 04, 2019
EDC Repairs “Unfixable” Elevator VFD, Saving Customer 90%
For facility managers, an elevator being down is always an annoying issue to deal with. But when that elevator is one of just two…
Blog Post
Dec 14, 2018
Popularity Soars for Annual EDC Wall Calendar, 38th Edition Coming Soon
Dane Radford, son of an EDC employee, was recently at the bus transfer station in Secaucus, NJ, and on the wall in the back of…
Blog Post
Nov 02, 2018
EDC Welcomes Tom Frangieh and Anthony Fasolo
Our team is growing! We would like to introduce a couple of new faces you will be seeing on the Systems Team at Electronic Drives…
Press Release
Oct 23, 2018
Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
Electronic Drives and Controls thanks loyal employees, customers and partners in celebration of a half century of providing innovative control system integration solutions and field…
Blog Post
Aug 29, 2018
Spare Equipment Needs Maintenance Too
Failure to maintain spare equipment can cost you money and downtime, as well as being a safety issue. Blog post by Scott Sullivan, electrical engineer…
Blog Post
Aug 09, 2018
A NYC Building with No A/C in the Middle of a Summertime Heat Wave!
On June 13th 2018 EDC received a worried call from Jack Resnick + Sons’ Chief Engineer Scott Stefanski, with a problem on the company’s property,…
Blog Post
Jul 26, 2018
Behind the Scenes of EDC Emergency Services with Service Manager, Gregg Martin and Service Coordinator, Sal Zannino
Ever have a damaged VFD, PLC, or HVAC affect your business’ operations? Ever experience costly downtime due to equipment failure? Ever have this happen on…
Blog Post
Jul 11, 2018
When the Problem Isn’t the Motor, It Doesn’t Mean It’s the Drive
Blog post by Scott Sullivan, electrical engineer at Electronic Drives and Controls who specializes in on-site field service of AC drives. Recently, I was called…
Blog Post
Jun 26, 2018
Film Coating Line Downtime Resolved with EDC’s Successful Drives & Controls Upgrade Using Rockwell Automation Products
Manufacturers across the country are faced with the challenges of costly downtime related toaging equipment with obsolete drives and control systems. At some point, trying…
Case Studies
Jun 26, 2018
Film Coating Line Downtime Resolved with EDC’s Successful Drives & Controls Upgrade using Rockwell Automation Products
ORAFOL Americas Inc. is a global manufacturer of graphics films, reflective solutions, and adhesive tape products for a variety of industries. The company’s Avon, CT…
Blog Post
May 09, 2018
Traverse Spool Winder Mechanical and Control System Upgrade Results in 40% Productivity Gain
A customer who is a premier manufacturer in the metals industry came to us hoping to increase productivity and decrease downtime. The company markets strips…
Press Release
May 03, 2018
Electronic Drives and Controls to Share Building HVAC Automation Expertise in May 8 Presentation at BuildingsNY 2018 Conference
Engineering Consultant Bob Pusateri of Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. will share best practices for installation and maintenance of energy-efficient variable frequency drives (VFD) to…
Blog Post
Mar 22, 2018
Top 4 Reasons to Implement a Control System Preventive Maintenance Program
What is Preventive Maintenance? Preventive Maintenance (PM) is a program designed to maintain optimal function of your control systems (Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLCs, etc.)…
Press Release
Feb 28, 2018
Electronic Drives and Controls Named First U.S. Siemens Solution Partner Certified for Drives & Motion
Parsippany, NJ – February 28, 2018 – Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control system integrator and field service company for industrial automation and…
Blog Post
Feb 27, 2018
BOMA NY Members Wowed by One World Trade Center
Last month, the Building Owners Management Association (BOMA) of New York hosted their first off-site Brunch N’ Learn at One World Trade Center, highlighting the…
