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Crompton is no longer Small

01 May, 2005

Crompton is no longer Small

Tyco Electronics is changing the name of its small motors brand from Crompton Small Motors to Crompton Electric Motors. Tyco acquired the Doncaster-based business from Invensys in 2002.

"The name change reflects our business more accurately," explains Brian Holdsworth, the brand`s product team director. "The aim is to remove any of the ambiguity associated with the term `small motors`, and to support our drive into Europe, where the translation of `small` can be confusing."

Crompton Electric Motors has been increasing its market share in Europe, especially in Germany, over the past two years. It produces AC motors in diameters from 70-156mm and power ratings from 45W-2.2kW.

The company uses the Crompton name under licence from Brook Motors, which holds the trademark.