Baldor Electric Company

Baldor Electric Company: A Legacy of Industrial Excellence

Founded in 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, by Edwin C. Ballman and Emil Doerr, Baldor Electric Company built its reputation on producing high-quality industrial electric motors and mechanical power transmission products. As a US-based company, Baldor became the global leader in NEMA motors and a US leader in mounted bearings and enclosed gearing. Today, as part of the ABB Group following its 2011 acquisition, the Baldor-Reliance brand continues to represent innovation and reliability in industrial motion control.

Throughout its century-long history, Baldor distinguished itself through engineering excellence and customer focus. In 1976, Baldor became the first motor manufacturer to place efficiency ratings on the nameplates of all their products, demonstrating the company's commitment to transparency and energy efficiency long before it became an industry standard. This dedication to quality helped Baldor serve thousands of industrial customers across diverse sectors including chemical processing, food and beverage, oil and gas, mining, and water treatment.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio

Baldor's product lineup spans a remarkable range of applications and industries. The company manufactures industrial electric motors ranging from fractional to thousands of horsepower, both in NEMA and IEC configurations. Beyond motors, Baldor is renowned for its Dodge-branded mechanical power transmission components, which have been trusted in demanding applications since 1878. These include precision-engineered bearings designed for harsh industrial environments, along with enclosed gearing, couplings, pulleys, and power transmission assemblies.

These reliable and durable mechanical products, many of which have become the industry standard, are designed to perform successfully in the most rugged environments and with the lowest total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the product. Whether you're maintaining agricultural equipment, industrial conveyors, or manufacturing machinery, Baldor's components are engineered to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.

Innovation and Modern Solutions

As part of ABB, Baldor products now benefit from advanced digital monitoring and Industry 4.0 technologies. The integration has brought ABB Ability digital solutions to Baldor's traditional product strengths, enabling predictive maintenance and remote monitoring capabilities that help facilities prevent failures before they occur. This combination of proven mechanical reliability with cutting-edge digital intelligence represents the future of industrial power transmission.

From mounted bearing units with patented sealing technology to energy-efficient motor designs that reduce operational costs, Baldor continues to set benchmarks for performance and durability in industrial applications worldwide.