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Your Midwest Source for Yaskawa Drives: Local Support, Global Performance
- By Emily Hagel
For facilities across the Midwest, efficiency and reliability aren’t optional—they’re essential. Whether in manufacturing, water and wastewater, HVAC, or food processing, industrial operations depend on motor control solutions that deliver consistent performance while reducing costs. That’s why so many facilities turn to Lakeland Engineering Equipment Company for Yaskawa Drives.
As a trusted Midwest distributor, Lakeland combines the proven performance of Yaskawa with local support, fast delivery, and decades of engineering expertise.
The Yaskawa Difference
Yaskawa is a global leader in variable frequency drives (VFDs), known for innovation, quality, and durability. Their drives are engineered to:
Increase efficiency – Reducing energy consumption across a wide range of applications.
Improve reliability – Built to withstand demanding environments.
Simplify integration – User-friendly setup, programming, and connectivity.
Support sustainability goals – Helping facilities cut energy costs and environmental impact.
From the versatile GA800, to the compact GA500, to the fan-and-pump-focused FP605, Yaskawa offers drives tailored to nearly any application.

Why Facilities Choose Lakeland as Their Distributor
While Yaskawa sets the standard for drive performance, Lakeland delivers the service and support that make the difference for Midwest customers.
1. Reliability You Can Count On
Lakeland has been supporting industrial facilities for over 70 years. Customers trust our ability to recommend, source, and support Yaskawa Drives that keep operations running smoothly.
2. Local Support
With branches across the Midwest, our team is available to provide application guidance, technical support, and product expertise. This hands-on, local approach helps ensure facilities get the right drive for the right job.
3. Fast Delivery
Downtime is costly. That’s why Lakeland maintains local inventory and works closely with Yaskawa to ensure fast, reliable delivery. Whether you’re replacing a failed drive or outfitting new equipment, you’ll have what you need without long delays.
Applications Across the Midwest
Yaskawa Drives from Lakeland are trusted in a variety of industries, including:
Manufacturing – Precision control and reduced energy use in production lines.
Water & Wastewater – Reliable pump and fan performance with energy savings.
HVAC & Building Automation – Quiet, efficient operation for comfortable, cost-effective environments.
Food & Beverage – Consistent, clean, and efficient processing and packaging operations.
When Midwest facilities need a drive solution they can trust, they choose Yaskawa—and when they need a partner they can count on, they choose Lakeland Engineering. Together, we deliver the perfect combination of world-class products, local expertise, and fast delivery.
Contact Lakeland Engineering today to learn more about Yaskawa Drives and how we can support your next project.
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