SSD Drives division of Parker Hannifin Corporation is an industry leading manufacturer of AC, DC and Servo drives and motors. They are renowned for a wide range of reliable, innovative, state of the art products, applications experience, and global support. For over 30 years, SSD has supplied drives to the leading OEMs and end users in industry. Established in 1974 as Shackleton System Drives (SSD), the company was part of Eurotherm for a number of years and became established as a world class manufacturer of AC and DC drives. In 2000, Parvex joined forces with SSD, further expanding their product offering to include servo drives and motors. In 2005, SSD Drives was acquired by Parker Hannifin Corporation, as a result of their desire to capture market share in the rapidly growing industrial automation sector. With annual sales exceeding $10 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs more than 57,000 people in 43 countries around the world. Now they offer a complete line of the world’s most advanced AC, DC, and servo drives and motors. These products bring the right mix of features and functionality that were developed from over three decades of worldwide industry experience. SSD Drives products provide coordinated system solutions for industries such as converting and web handling, wire, plastics, paper, textiles, metals, HVAC, ski lifts, and test stands. SSD Drives is also involved with the emerging markets of alternative energy, including electric and hybrid vehicles, wind power, wave power, and solar power generation. The LINK fiber-optic, real-time network provides unmatched integrated system control. It enables drives, touchscreen operator stations, I/O modules, PLCs, and supervisory computers to work seamlessly over a single fiber-optic connection. Whether your goal is to upgrade one motor section or automate an entire plant, SSD Drives provides the ideal, one-stop solution. Systems To complement their complete range of AC and DC drive products, Parker SSD Drives offers a world-class drive system design service. With over three decades of industry experience in converting, wire and cable, metals, paper, plastics and many more, they have built a considerable reputation for excellence of system design and manufacture. In addition, a network of contracted system integrators can provide system construction, startup, and support services on a local level. A highly experienced team of applications engineers provides design services for custom drive systems used in a wide variety of industries. It produces simple to complex, turnkey drive systems with integrated PLCs and SCADA control. A standardized, functional design approach makes it possible to construct, test, and document complex systems quickly and economically, yet to a high quality standard. Their UL, CSA and CE certified panel shop builds systems that meet stringent local and world demands and the witness testing program ensures trouble-free installations. Service To support installations worldwide, field service and start-up assistance is available through domestic and international teams of service engineers. The Parker SSD Drives network of certified service houses ensures that customers can get on-site support anywhere and anytime they need it. An experienced staff of product specialists provides an around-the-clock product support service to help customers solve problems whenever they occur. Support Parker Hannifin’s worldwide sales offices and distribution network assure local support all over the globe. They assure their customers have products available locally to support their manufacturing operations. Training Parker SSD Drives provides factory, on-site, and other customized training for all of its products. This training allows their customers to learn from the experts on selecting, applying, calibrating, and troubleshooting their products. Classes include a mixture of lecture and hands-on instruction.