Evansville, Indiana, USA and Stuttgart, Germany – January 5, 2026 – FLANDERS Electric Motor Service LLC and EKU Power Drives GmbH are pleased to announce an exclusive strategic partnership brining EKU’s market-leading idle management solutions to the mining industry. This collaboration will accelerate the mining industry’s transition to decarbonization, while reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency.
EKU Power Drives is recognized globally as a leader in Idle Management technology for large diesel engines, with a proven track record of over 1,000 successful installations worldwide. EKU’s advanced powertrain optimization systems leverage cutting-edge automation, sophisticated control algorithms, and innovative hardware to maximize fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and extend engine life. The company’s relentless focus on innovation, reliability, and operational performance has positioned it as the preferred choice for mining operations seeking to enhance sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
FLANDERS is a global leader in electrification, drive systems, and mining automation, delivering high-performance, retrofittable OEM-agnostic solutions, that enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and productivity across the industry. With a long-standing legacy of innovation in power systems, motor technology, and intelligent control solutions, FLANDERS is at the forefront of helping mining companies modernize their existing fleets, reduce Total Cost of Ownership, and reduce carbon emissions.
Through this collaboration, FLANDERS integrates EKU’s technology into its broader portfolio of electrification, automation, and drive solutions, ensuring mining operators benefit from seamless implementation, expert support, and optimized fleet performance. This partnership enables FLANDERS to offer a comprehensive approach to mine fleet modernization, leveraging EKU’s state-of-the-art solutions with FLANDERS’ deep industry expertise and global service network.
“This partnership is a milestone in the mining industry’s journey toward decarbonization,” said FLANDERS Technology Solutions Global President, Wayne Chmiel. “Mining companies are looking for practical, high-impact solutions that don’t require complete fleet replacement. By combining FLANDERS’ expertise in electrification and OEM-agnostic automation, with EKU’s proven idle management technology, we are providing a scalable, cost-effective pathway to a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future.”
“With FLANDERS’ mining expertise, retrofittable OEM-agnostic solutions, and robust global service network, we are confident that our idle management technology will reach more owners and operators looking to lower their costs and carbon footprint, and improve fleet performance,” said Manuel Klein, Managing Director at EKU Power Drives. “Together, we are enabling smarter, more sustainable, mining operations.”
Advancing Decarbonization in Mining
- Best-in-class idle management & electrification solutions to reduce costs, emissions and fuel consumption.
- Retrofittable OEM-agnostic technology solutions for seamless integration and automation capabilities optimizing fleet efficiency.
- Comprehensive global sales, support, and service network for easy technology adoption.
- A shared commitment to decarbonization, sustainability, and operational excellence in mining
Together, FLANDERS and EKU are advancing the next generation of mining technologies, focused on reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and driving long-term value for mining operations worldwide.
To learn more about FLANDERS’ idle management solutions, please contact your local FLANDERS service center, or visit flandersinc.com.
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Flanders Electric Motors Service, LLC
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+1-812-867-7421
EKU Power Drives GmbH
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+49 711 21723260
