Wellington’s ECR2 motor reaches 3 million milestone

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31 August 2021

Media Release
For immediate release
Three million small steps to a better planet


Since the launch of Wellington’s ECR
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2 motor in late 2016, it has constantly exceeded our customers’
expectations. As a result of their continued adoption, the Company is delighted to announce that the three
millionth ECR 2 has rolled off the production line.

Customers embrace the ECR 2 as a quieter, more energy-efficient airflow solution. The currently deployed
ECR 2s have cumulative energy savings of an impressive 2.2GWh over an equivalent number of shaded
pole motors. And since Wellington began, the Company’s energy-efficient technology has saved over
18.6TWh of energy, equivalent to powering the global energy requirements of the world for about 6.5 hours*.

Greg Balla, Wellington’s CEO, commented, “To reach the three million milestone on our ECR 2 is a fantastic
achievement. I am immensely proud of our team, who are determined to positively impact the planet by
creating innovative solutions that help our customers save energy and use their resources effectively. The
success of the high tech ECR 2 motor is a credit to both our team at Wellington and our innovative
customers.”

ECR 2 motors are globally adopted by beverage cooler manufacturers, food and beverage brands,
supermarket chains and medical refrigeration manufacturers, all looking for an innovative, efficient and
reliable motor to quietly power their refrigeration fleets. As the ECR 2 accepts variable input voltage, it works
anywhere on the planet. This has reduced one OEM manufacture’s motor warehousing stock requirements
by a ratio of 57:1. In addition, they are proven to be up to 99.97% reliable in the field, and their variable
voltage capability means that the motor works anywhere in the world. The ECR 2 motor is capable of
handling a wide range of commercial refrigeration applications. Its impressive range of advantages and
features include:

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4.5dBA quieter than other motors on the market, without compromising efficiency;
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multi-voltage capability, meaning customers can use one product in any country;

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IP67 environmental protection, meaning it is tested waterproof to one metre, essential in wet
refrigeration applications;
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an over-temperature capability, which allows airflow to continue in the most extreme environmental
conditions;
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high power factor (up to 0.95), essential for larger supermarkets to ensure the lowest possible power
consumption and thus utility bills;
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ATEX compliant, so suitable for use with flammable refrigerants such as hydrocarbon;
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can be supplied using materials compatible with the US and European food contact regulations,
giving increased flexibility in foodservice applications.

For more information on ECR 2 motors, please visit: https://www.wdtl.com/refrigeration-motors
*Comparative statistics sourced via
https://yearbook.enerdata.net/electricity/world-electricity-production-
statistics.html


About Wellington Drive Technologies

Wellington is a leading provider of IoT solutions, cloud-based fleet management platforms, energy-efficient
electronic motors and connected refrigeration control solutions. It serves some of the world’s leading food
and beverage brands and refrigerator manufacturers and offers proximity-based marketing for Smart Cities
to the Australian market. Wellington’s services and products improve sales, decrease costs and reduce
energy consumption. Headquartered in Auckland with a global reach, Wellington is listed on the New
Zealand stock exchange under the ticker symbol NZ: WDT

For further information, visit www.wdtl.com


Contact

Greg Balla Howard Milliner
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +64 21 938 601 Phone: +64 27 587 0455