The 3 Major Payoffs of Variable Speed Drives

Energy consumption may not have been on the radar of engineers or industrial companies in the past, but new pressures from customers, stakeholders, and environmental legislation puts it at the forefront. With an estimated 65% of global industrial energy used by electrical motors, one of the ways a company can meet these demands is by improving their efficiency. Learn how the installation of variable speed drives can reduce energy consumption, reduce CO2 emissions and increase…

Albany Business Review

Troy Industrial Solutions is preparing to pursue new opportunities producing metal prototypes. Two months after investing more than $150,000 to install its first computerized lathe machine, general manager David Barcomb says the investment has positioned the company to pursue new business and diversify the company’s revenue stream. “We’ve seen some immediate paybacks,” Barcomb said. “Production is much faster and more accurate.” Barcomb said the computerized lathe makes Troy Industrial Solutions more competitive in the marketplace. It takes away…

Troy Industrial Solutions working to expand client base, revenue

The Business Review: Troy Industrial Solutions is expanding its client base to meet David Barcomb’s goal of $20 million revenue. Barcomb, Troy’s general manager, said the company is south of $18 million. “We’re trying to expand on our 3,000-client database,” Barcomb said. “We’re also trying to grow the business within our existing customer base.” The company, which employs 68 people at its Watervliet, NY headquarters, repairs electric motors that run industrial machines. Clients include Finch Paper, Passonno Paints, General…