Wellington’s innovative ECR2 motor hits one million mark

Wellington Drive Technologies ("Wellington") is pleased to announce that its world-leading ECR2 motor has surpassed expectations, reaching one million units manufactured and sold in less than two years. The ECR2, a refrigeration fan motor, was launched to market at the end of 2016 as a quieter, more energy-efficient air flow solution. Since then, the ECR2 has been adopted by beverage cooler manufacturers, food and beverage brands, supermarket chains and medical refrigeration manufacturers globally looking for a smart, efficient and reliable motor to power their refrigeration fleet. Wellington CEO, Greg Allen commented "This an amazing achievement, in just two years ECR2 has become our biggest selling product. Thanks to our talented Wellington team and also our partner East West Manufacturing, all of whom, from design to distribution, made this product a success. This milestone reminds us how innovation and technology, focused on our customers, underpins our continued success." In its 2018 Half Year Results Wellington reported that the company's revenue growth was being driven by IoT and ECR2 motor product sales. This achievement demonstrates that the company's new product strategy is working well and helping customers across many new markets. Tony Nowell, Wellington's Chairman commented, "Thank you to our customers and shareholders who have continued to support us and helped back ECR2. New products are the fuel to our continued growth and performance improvement. Historically Wellington was reliant on the bottle cooler EC motor market, but its strategic shift to also focus on new markets like supermarket display and food service is now being realised with products like the ECR2." For further information visit www.wdtl.com Contact: Greg Allen Chief Executive Officer Phone +1-778-238-6494 Steve Hodgson Senior Vice President, Commercial Phone +64 21 843-029 End CA:00327516 For:WDT Type:GENERAL Time:2018-11-28 09:36:05