The Switch - a Yaskawa Company
The Switch, a Yaskawa company, is a specialist in advanced drive train technology. The company has an installed base of over 13 GW of megawatt-class permanent magnet machine and power converter packages. The main focus areas are wind, marine and special industrial solutions. Starting in 2006, The Switch reported net sales of EUR 72.2 million in 2016. The company employs approximately 200 persons. The Switch is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Power Distribution
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Employees:
- 101-1000
- Turnover:
- 10,000,000 - 100,000,000 €
About us
The Switch works to advance the world with electrical drive train technology for renewable and industrial applications. Our main focus is wind, marine and special industrial applications. We are your core power-generating components partner that adds value by collaborating and networking to lower the cost of new energy for the market.
What we do
We create agile partnerships that enable you to better compete and profit. This approach allows you to serve your market’s ever-changing needs by switching to permanent performance with new technology, scalable production and engineering capacity, and flexible business models.
Why this matters
What makes us different is that we guarantee great results through genuine collaboration. Our innovative ideas make an impact on profitable power generation and energy use. And our ultimate goal is to lower the cost of energy and operations.
Vision and Values
Vision
We’re all about making the big switch to convert energy sustainably, contain energy effectively and consume energy responsibly.
Values
We are the forerunners of new energy. We are all individuals with our own special experience, knowledge and expertise. Together we are The Switch. Our values serve as a compass for our actions and describe how we behave in the world.
Leading minds
The Switch is a strong community of individuals who represent forerunners in new energy. We are experts at harnessing state-of-the-art technology, transforming energy and contributing to its efficient use.
The Switch stands for professionals building a masterpiece from scratch to create a lasting legacy for the future. We’re professional, highly specialized and have an outstanding reputation from our cumulative experience and know-how. We work to discover solutions not thought achievable before. At The Switch, all leading minds are equal minds.
Dynamically different
At The Switch, we are eager to be on the move, to stand out from the crowd, to take a fresh stance on what we believe to be the best approach to new energy.
The Switch moves faster and is more dynamic and agile than other players in the industry. We are curious, full of energy and determination. We don’t take slow for an answer. We continuously strive to discover and achieve something new and exciting. We actively challenge conventional models and networking is the resource that enables us to innovate with partners in a connected world.
Exploring challenges
The Switch has a common passion to make a difference and we plan to stay that way. We’ve got an unshakable belief in the future.
We’re proud of our jobs – our professions at The Switch – and of being a preferred supplier by our customers. Connectedness with each other gives us a sense of working in a professional family. And like all families, we support and inspire one another. Together, we boldly go where no man, or engineer, has gone before.
Care for environment
We are constantly mindful of the fragile balance between ecology and productivity. And this challenges us to put more effort into all we do.
We have a keen sense of higher purpose; to work towards something that needs a lot of faith and long-term belief. Giving back to the environment in an authentic way means giving back to others, also within our everyday environment at the workplace, for a truly renewable future based on new energy.
Seriously relaxed
We take our work seriously, our professions and the outcomes for our customers. We know what we’re doing. We have an active and precise approach to work, and an easy-going and respectful approach towards each other. And we take pride in knowing that we can keep everything under control and have fun while getting things done.
The Switch is a relaxed, nice place to be. It’s a company filled with the spirit of respect for all. Having fun gives us staying power, extends our reach and adds more power to our ideas. Being seriously relaxed creates our attitude of calm confidence.