The year 2022 marks a significant milestone for FLANDERS, as the company celebrates 75 years in business. Exceptional tenure, leadership, daily commitment to safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and company values are essential to the FLANDERS’ success story.
Looking back
FLANDERS started as pioneers in the industry, and that spirit prevails today. The company has been fixing, engineering, and making industrial motors since the 1940s, and are consistently expanding and upgrading its business across industry and products today.
FLANDERS created ARDVARC autonomous drill technology that has been adopted as an industry leader, and the company continues to push boundaries through out-of-the-box problem-solving.
FLANDERS has fixed and engineered motors and technology for mining and infrastructure industries all over the United States and abroad. From Evansville to Africa to Australia – the company has become known for its ability to tackle the most significant challenges and develop solutions.
Strong at 75
At 75 years old, the company’s experience is storied, and its track record is solid. Some of those highlights include:
Up to 30 per cent productivity gains with ARDVARC Autonomous Drill Solution, when compared to manual drilling
30 per cent higher speeds for haul trucks with FLANDERS controls and upgrades to FLANDERS AC traction motors and drives
12 per cent efficiency gains for draglines with DC to AC dragline retrofits using FLANDERS controls and excavators-duty motors and drives
24 per cent productivity gains for shovels with adaptive controls and superior FLANDERS motors
850+ employees across the globe and growing all the time
Today, FLANDERS is standing on the solid foundation our history provides. But it refuses to rest. It’s not in the company’s DNA.
FLANDERS is growing like never before, expanding its scope of solutions and services, employing new technology, and continually raising the bar for safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
Looking ahead
“FLANDERS turns 75 this year. Our 75th anniversary is a celebration of FLANDERS legacy, its long journey, who we are today, and our exciting future ahead. It is a significant milestone that few companies accomplish, making us proud,” FLANDERS chief executive officer John Oliver said.
“FLANDERS today has evolved into a global partner of choice, transforming vision into value. The future of our business is highly positive, and we see our future expansion and growth in new products and regions, constantly diversifying and making sustainable contributions to our customers.
“Reflecting on our journey, we would like to acknowledge and express thanks to our many valued customers for their trust, support, and continued commitment to us.
“To our employees, old and new, thank you for your valuable hard work each day. Your efforts enable us to meet targets and achieve our goals, and with your determination, we will go from strength to strength.”
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