Danfoss Editron, LAVLE and Ockerman Automation Consulting agree memorandum of understanding

Danfoss Editron has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American firms LAVLE and Ockerman Automation Consulting. The agreement will see both companies become non-exclusive partners for value added reselling of Danfoss Editron's products in the USA, Canada and Mexico, with Danfoss Editron providing technical training and support to LAVLE and Ockerman in return.

Danfoss Editron designs, manufactures and delivers the world's most sophisticated electric drivetrain system for the marine, off-highway, renewables and transportation sectors. The company's unique EDITRON system is suitable for both hybrid and fully-electric systems and has been designed from the ground up to ensure maximum efficiency at real-world load speeds.

LAVLE is a joint venture company that combines advanced energy storage technologies from Japanese battery technology company 3DOM with the best-in-class marine engineering, design and systems integration services of Ockerman Automation Consulting. The company provides products and services to the maritime, renewable energy and defence markets.

Ockerman Automation Consulting is an electrical consulting group that specializes in the design and application of shipboard control systems. The company designs systems which balance levels of technology with human considerations and application life cycle.

Kimmo Rauma, Vice President of Danfoss Editron, said of the MOU:

"Agreeing to this MOU with LAVLE and Ockerman Automation Consulting, two highly experienced and innovative companies, will enhance our marine service offering even further. As well as giving us a stronger foothold in the North American market, it will allow us to share our electrification knowledge and potentially develop more progressive hybrid and fully-electric propulsion systems for our customers around the world."

Dr Jason Nye, LAVLE CEO, commented:

"LAVLE is excited to be working with Danfoss Editron to deliver advanced electric propulsion solutions for the marine market. This MOU represents a unique opportunity to work together and leverage the superior engineering and advanced generator products from Danfoss Editron with LAVLE's advanced energy storage and drivetrain solutions. Working together, we have the potential to make cost effective, high-performance, hybrid and battery electric propulsion a reality for every segment of the marine market."

John Ockerman, CEO of Ockerman Automation Consulting, added:

"Danfoss Editron is a respected and innovative manufacturer of electric drivetrain components. Its suite of products is among the most advanced and reliable in the world and we look forward to working together closely and exploring new opportunities in the fast-growing North American market."