# Nidec Global Appliance North America

> Nidec Global Appliance North America Inc. is Nidec Corporation’s U.S. appliance-compressor subsidiary and North American sales organization, supplying motors, compressor systems, and related appliance/HVACR solutions under the Nidec Global Appliance and Embraco portfolios.

Company page on Leadbay: https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/nidec.com · loaded 2026-10-30

## At a glance

- Website: https://nidec.com
- Team based in: Duluth (Leadbay's record; Sources disagree: Japan (a company database))
- Registered: California (no. 2009695) (register)
- Registry: California Secretary of State 2009695
- Founded: 1973 (nidec.com and 1 more)
- Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
- Employees: 11993 (employees and founders, investors not counted; nidec.com and 1 more)
- Backed by: Nidec Corporation, Whirlpool Corporation
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- Address: 1610 SATELLITE BOULEVARD, SUITE B
DULUTH, GA 30097

## What it sells, to whom

- Nidec Global Appliance North America Inc. is Nidec Corporation’s U.S. appliance-compressor subsidiary and North American sales organization, supplying motors, compressor systems, and related appliance/HVACR solutions under the Nidec Global Appliance and Embraco portfolios. ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/corporate/news/2019/news0702-01/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))

## Products and services

- AC motors ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- Brushless DC motors ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- Motor modules and appliance controls/components ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- Compressors for residential and commercial refrigeration ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- Fixed- and variable-speed compressor solutions ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- Condensing units, refrigeration circuits, inverters, capacitors, and related service parts ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- Motor solutions for washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- HVACR aftermarket solutions, including Embraco and U.S. MOTORS offerings ([nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))

## Customers and markets

- **Customers**: Major appliance manufacturers/OEMs worldwide, Commercial and residential appliance manufacturers, HVACR wholesalers, distributors, and aftermarket equipment channels ([acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/en/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands))
- **Markets**: North America, with the listed legal entity and sales offices in Atlanta/Suwanee and St. Louis, plus manufacturing operations in Mexico. ([acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/01/27/AHR-2026), [nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/04/10/DCW-2026))
- **Markets**: Residential appliances: refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers. ([acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/01/27/AHR-2026), [nidec.com](https://www.nidec.com/en/worldwide_new/sales/nidec_global_appliance_north_america_embraco_north_america/), [acim.nidec.com](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/04/10/DCW-2026))

## Team

- Valter Taranzano, First Senior VP of Nidec Corporation, CEO & President of Nidec Appliance Automotive Division
- Cristian Cargnelutti, Vice President Sourcing and Procurement

Backed by: Nidec Corporation, Whirlpool Corporation

## Where to find more

- [This page in Markdown, for agents](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/nidec.com.md)

## Decision makers

- [Valter Taranzano](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/valter-taranzano--nidec.com.md), First Senior VP of Nidec Corporation, CEO & President of Nidec Appliance Automotive Division
- [Cristian Cargnelutti](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/cristian-cargnelutti--nidec.com.md), Vice President Sourcing and Procurement

Work emails and direct phones come with a Leadbay account: https://wow.leadbay.ai/?register=true

Where it comes from: 9 sites read (linkedin.com, nidec.com, journal.nidec.com, acim.nidec.com, embraco.com, mynewsdesk.com, refindustry.com, einpresswire.com, …).

## Best angle

2026-03-01 · News: Post ipo equity (1 source)

## Signals: what happened

- 2026-03-01 · News: Post ipo equity (1 source: [A company database](https://nidec.com/en-Global))
- 2019-07-01 · News: Nidec Completes Acquisition of Embraco, Whirlpool Corporation’s Compressor Business (1 source: [einpresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/489567752/nidec-completes-acquisition-of-embraco-whirlpool-corporation-s-compressor-business))

## Working on now

- Expanding energy-efficient refrigeration, HVAC and appliance-motor solutions for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
- Targeting data-center cooling and infrastructure with pumps, fans, drives, high-efficiency motors and a cooling-distribution-unit solution.
- Continuing digital product-development transformation through PTC Windchill integrated with SAP; the case study reports 48% faster time to market and 900 Windchill users.

From: [US Motors | AHR 2026](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/01/27/AHR-2026), [US Motors | Nidec Features Energy-Saving Cooling Solutions at Data Center World](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/04/10/DCW-2026), [Nidec Global Appliance Full PLM Implementation Process  | PTC](https://www.ptc.com/en/case-studies/nidec-appliance), [About Nidec Global Appliance](https://www.embraco.com/en/about-nidec)

## Summary

Nidec Global Appliance North America Inc. is a subsidiary of the Nidec Corporation, serving as a key division that manufactures and sells motors, compressors, and electronic components for home and commercial appliances, as well as HVAC systems. It provides products such as refrigeration compressors, motors for washing machines and dishwashers, and cooling solutions for medical and food service applications to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The division was formed as part of Nidec’s strategic expansion into the appliance industry, highlighted by the 2019 acquisition of Embraco from Whirlpool. It is led by President Ricardo Bristotti. Its customers include major global appliance manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. While it operates within the highly competitive motor and refrigeration technology market, it distinguishes itself through R&D investment and a focus on energy efficiency and low-noise technology. In recent news, the company expanded its HVAC portfolio by acquiring scroll compressor manufacturer Xecom and is currently constructing a new factory in India to support Embraco production.

[1]: https://www.embraco.com/en/documents/download/x7rYO "External version| Nidec GA - Company Profile 2025"
[2]: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/nidec/pressreleases/nidec-affiliated-brand-embraco-expands-its-scroll-compressors-portfolio-and-enters-the-hvac-market-3397082 "Nidec affiliated brand Embraco expands its scroll compressors portfolio and enters the HVAC market | Nidec"
[3]: https://www.nidec.com/en/corporate/news/2019/news0702-01/ "Nidec Completes Acquisition of Embraco, Whirlpool Corporation’s Compressor Business | NIDEC CORPORATION"
[4]: https://www.embraco.com/en/news-and-media/nidec-global-appliance-announces-its-institutional-positioning-after-embraco-acquisition.html "Embraco"
[5]: https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Nidec-Expands-Aftermarket-HVACR-Solutions-through-Embraco-and-US-MOTORS-brands "Nidec Motors | Nidec Expands Aftermarket HVACR Solutions through Embraco and  U.S. MOTORS brands"
[6]: https://linkedin.com/company/nidec-global-appliance "Nidec Global Appliance"
[7]: https://refindustry.com/insights/nidec-embraco-transforming-the-market-with-solutions-beyond-technology/ "Nidec/Embraco: Transforming the Market with Solutions Beyond Technology - Refindustry"
[8]: https://acim.nidec.com/en-US/motors/Industry-Applications/Home-Appliance "Nidec Motors | Home Appliance"

## Sources

- [Nidec Global Appliance North America Inc.'s website](https://nidec.com)
- [Company record, via Exa](https://nidec.com/en-Global)
- [US Motors | AHR 2026](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/01/27/AHR-2026)
- [US Motors | Nidec Features Energy-Saving Cooling Solutions at Data Center World](https://acim.nidec.com/motors/usmotors/News-And-Media/Press-Releases/Archive/2026/04/10/DCW-2026)
- [Nidec Global Appliance Full PLM Implementation Process  | PTC](https://www.ptc.com/en/case-studies/nidec-appliance)
- [About Nidec Global Appliance](https://www.embraco.com/en/about-nidec)