World specialist in industrial drive systems and electric power generation, LEROY-SOMER is a manufacturing company headquartered in Angoulême, France. Set up in 1919, LEROY-SOMER employs 8500 people in 39 production units, among which the main are certified ISO 9001 (Edition 2000). In 2009, the Company has a turnover of $ 1,500 million.

LEROY-SOMER is the world leader for AC alternators with a range from 1 kVA up to 20 MVA.

LEROY-SOMER alternators are built to fit a wide range of applications : prime power, stand-by, construction, rental, marine, cogeneration, Telecom, Oil & Gas, green energy: biogas, combined heat and power (CHP), hydropower and wind power....

LEROY-SOMER alternators can be driven by reciprocating engines, gas, steam and water turbines. The standard characteristics of these products enable them to be used in difficult conditions including motor starting, distorting loads, overloads or short circuits (AREP excitation).

LEROY-SOMER customers are assisted by a worldwide network of 470 sales and service outlets which ensures the strong sales presence of the company over the 5 continents and guarantees fast and efficient service in the commercial, technical and maintenance fields.