About TECO-Westinghouse
About TECO-Westinghouse
TECO-Westinghouse traces its roots to George Westinghouse's introduction of the DC motor line in 1888 and Westinghouse Electric's launch of the world's first commercial AC motor in 1894. The Westinghouse Heavy Industrial Motor Division was formed in 1975 in Round Rock, Texas, building on that long industrial motor heritage.
In 1988, Westinghouse Motor Company was established as a joint venture between Westinghouse Electric and TECO Electric and Machinery Co., Ltd. TECO's role shifted from investor and supplier to full owner in 1995 when it acquired all of Westinghouse Electric Corporation's shares in the venture, and the company was renamed TECO-Westinghouse in 1997 to promote the TECO name across the North American market.
With over a century of combined motor design experience, TECO-Westinghouse supplies three-phase general purpose motors, stainless steel washdown duty motors, permanent magnet motors, crusher and severe duty motors, explosion-proof motors, and medium voltage motors used to drive pumps, fans, compressors, rolling mills, grinders, and crushers. The company also operates a Controls Division, established in 1999, for variable frequency drives and motor soft-start products, and ChatMRO indexes this full catalog so buyers can search by motor type, horsepower, or duty rating.
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Frequently asked questions
How did TECO-Westinghouse get its name?
TECO-Westinghouse traces back to a 1988 joint venture between Westinghouse Electric and TECO Electric and Machinery Co., Ltd. TECO acquired full ownership in 1995 and renamed the company TECO-Westinghouse in 1997 to build the TECO brand in North America.
What types of motors does TECO-Westinghouse manufacture?
TECO-Westinghouse manufactures three-phase general purpose motors, stainless steel washdown duty motors, permanent magnet motors, crusher and severe duty motors, explosion-proof motors, and medium voltage motors. These motors drive equipment like pumps, fans, compressors, rolling mills, grinders, and crushers.
Does TECO-Westinghouse offer variable frequency drives?
Yes, TECO-Westinghouse started a Controls Division in 1999 to assemble and distribute low voltage variable frequency drive products and motor soft-start controls. This complements its core AC and DC motor and generator lines.
How much motor design experience does TECO-Westinghouse have?
The company's heritage dates back to Westinghouse's 1888 DC motor line and 1894 commercial AC motor, giving TECO-Westinghouse over a century of combined motor design and application experience. This long history informs its current severe duty and industrial motor designs.
What industries rely on TECO-Westinghouse motors?
TECO-Westinghouse motors are used across heavy industrial applications including mining, water and wastewater, oil and gas, and general manufacturing. Severe duty and explosion-proof variants are specifically engineered for harsh or hazardous operating environments.