
Maxon Motor buys Parvalux
The drive specialist Maxon Motor is acquiring the UK-based motor manufacturer Parvalux Electric Motors, thereby continuing its growth strategy. Parvalux produces and develops brushed DC motors, AC motors and gearboxes.
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The drive specialist Maxon Motor is acquiring the UK-based motor manufacturer Parvalux Electric Motors, thereby continuing its growth strategy. Parvalux produces and develops brushed DC motors, AC motors and gearboxes.

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