Wellington Drive Technologies Signs Commercial Agreement with Imbera for Supply of IoT Hardware and Data Services
October 26, 2020 at 04:42 pm
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Wellington Drive Technologies (Wellington) announced that it has signed an agreement with Imbera Cooling (Imbera) for the supply of custom connected hardware and data services to support Imbera's current and future requirements. Wellington will be the exclusive supplier of connected controllers, software and data services to Imbera. Wellington will provide versions of its cloud connected hardware bundled with the associated IoT application software (apps) and data services that have been customised to meet Imbera requirements. Wellington and Imbera will collaborate on products and services to support a range of Imbera customers with connected refrigeration solutions. The agreement includes the following key terms: a contract term of three years, renewable based on competitive assurances; providing technology solutions including software apps and platform customisation; ability to sell IoT products outside of the partnership and for Imbera to continue selected internal projects, and adherence to existing Wellington and Imbera customer agreements; Wellington to make available new product developments and provide support services to a defined level based on sales volumes. Initial sales of the custom controller and bundled data services are expected to start in the first half of 2021, subject to the completion of a customised connected controller product launch (planned for fourth quarter 2020) and the commencement of Imbera customer agreements. The financial effects of the Imbera agreement will not emerge until 2021, and are then expected to be materially positive, notwithstanding the continued uncertainty on overall customer demand as a result of COVID related restrictions.
AoFrio Limited develops Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and manufactures, markets and sells energy-saving, electronically commutated (EC) motors, connected controllers and fans for worldwide use. The Companyâs segments include Motors and IoT. The Company and its subsidiaries manufacture and sell a range of energy-efficient motors and IoT hardware for the food and beverage market. Its IoT Solutions include IoT Solutions for commercial refrigeration, Cellular Enabled Solutions, SCS Refrigeration Controller and Monitor. Its Consumer Engagement: Marketing Solutions include Consumer Engagement, iPX Smart Solutions, and Contactless Devices. Its refrigeration fan motors and accessories solutions include Wellington ECR Motors, fan motor accessories and motor customization and programming. It serves industries, including soft drinks, beer and alcoholic beverages, dairy and ice cream, foodservice, supermarket and convenience and refrigeration OEM partnerships.