Over the past five decades, TECO has established a reputation across Australia and New Zealand as a dependable provider of heavy-duty electric motors and variable speed drives, specifically designed to meet regional demands and environmental conditions. The heart of this capability is the unique TECO ModShop—a network of locally based, certified workshops offering precision motor modification and bespoke manufacturing, specifically tailored to your operating needs.
TECO Engineering Manager Luciano Milioli sums it up succinctly: “In our TECO ModShop, we have five ISO 9001‑accredited and IECEx‑certified workshops across ANZ that handle Safe area and Ex‑e, Ex‑nA, Ex‑t motors, including safety‑critical modifications for Ex‑d and Ex‑de types, right here on the ground. No offshore wait. Just engineered certainty.”
Operationally, this means that motors leave the TECO ModShop already configured for high‑stress environments. This includes forced-vent kits for VSD heat management, encoders for positional accuracy, rugged two-pack paint systems, corrosion-resistant stainless steel components, heaters to prevent moisture attack, and brake-motor integration for complete safety and control.
These are function‑driven modifications, tailored to the reality of your application.
“We consider the customer advantage,” Luciano says, “You outline the operational constraints—hazard classification, thermal load, environmental exposure—and what you receive is a motor that is easy to install, performs reliably, and meets critical certification expectations, the first time – every time”.
He also added, “They’re engineered to match arduous site demands, modular and locally engineered.”
Backing this up is substantial regional infrastructure. With over AU$30 million in stock spread across Australia and New Zealand, availability moves from abstract to assured.
The addition of our Christchurch branch in Rolleston significantly enhances regional support by complementing services already available in Auckland and across Australia. Now, South Island clients benefit from the on-site TECO ModShop capability, which provides immediate access to spares and stock, along with responsive technical expertise—substantially lowering operational friction just where and when it’s needed.
Luciano sums it up: “With the Christchurch branch, TECO ModShop capability is on your doorstep—projects keep moving, without impacting on critical lead times.”
So, in essence, the TECO ModShop delivers motors engineered to unique specifications, certified and deliverable within your operational window. That equates to precision, compliance and availability—not just buzz, but business-enabling fact.
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The TECO Mod Shop is your embedded engineering partner, adapting to your needs with full confidence and adherence to meet local engineering demands.
TECO ModShop delivers engineered solutions—built to spec, locally certified, and delivered when you need it.
