SSD DC Drives

The SSD Drives Story

SSD Drives (formerly Eurotherm Drives) is an industry leading manufacturer of AC, DC and Servo drives and motors. We are renowned for our wide range of reliable, innovative, state of the art products, applications experience, and global support.

Established in 1974, SSD were originally called Shackleton System Drives (SSD). SSD changed our name to Eurotherm Drives in 1990. In 2004 we have officially changed our name back to SSD Drives. For 30 years, SSD have supplied drives to the leading OEMs and end users in industry.


SSD Drives products provide coordinated system solutions for industries such as converting and web handling, wire, plastics, paper, textiles, metals, and motion control. SSD Drives is also a leading supplier for complete drive, motor, and control solutions for the ski-lift industry.

A worldwide network of SSD companies and agents ensure you get expert application and service support in over 40 countries. You can install our products wherever you are, with the confidence of full back up and support.

Whether your goal is to upgrade one motor section or automate an entire plant, SSD Drives provides the ideal, one-stop solution.