About Us | Century
The innovative team at Century® Motor has been pioneering the use of electric motors in the HVAC, leisure water and commercial/industrial markets for nearly 80 years. Century motors bring cutting edge, high quality and energy efficient solutions to customers all over the world.
A Tradition Of Excellence Since 1940
| 1940 | - | Founders enter the electric motor industry with the purchase of a manufacturer of small-diameter and small integral horsepower electric motors for use in oil wells. |
| 1952 | - | Begin producing the first low-cost, high-volume permanent split capacitor motor. |
| 1953 | - | Begin developing hermetic motors for the air conditioning and commercial refrigeration industries. |
| 1960 | - | Introduction of the square flange mounting, a concept that becomes a popular alternative to the c-face motor in the pump industry. |
| 1965 | - | The company applies the enclosed-canopy two-compartment motor concept to pool pump motors, improving motor reliability by separating the switching components from the motor windings. |
| 1975 | - | Production of the first UL-approved swimming pool motors begins. |
| 1982 | - | Introduction of the first triple-voltage, factory-wired "quick connect" fractional horsepower three-phase motors. |
| 1983 | - | The company introduces the Centurion® switchless, permanent split capacitor motors for the swimming pool, spa, and jetted tub industries. |
| 1991 | - | Production begins of the first hermetic motor insulation system compatible with R-134a non-ozone-depleting refrigerant. |
| 1995 | - | Development of the first hermetic motor insulation systems compatible with ammonia. |
| 1997 | - | The company becomes the world’s largest manufacturer of sub-fractional horsepower c-frame motors. |
| 1998 | - | The company becomes North America’s largest manufacturer of hermetic motors. |
| 2004 | - | Introduction of MasterFit® multi-horsepower blower motors and 4-in-1® multi-horsepower condenser fan motors. |
| 2006 | - | The company launches HeatMaster® high ambient condenser fan motors. |
| 2007 |
- | Introduction of MulfitFit® 42-frame condenser fan motors. |
| 2008 | - | Introduction of the energy efficient VGreen® variable speed pool motor. |
| 2011 | - | Launch of MasterFit Pro® condenser fan and indoor blower motors which include an all-purpose capacitor in every box. |
| 2012 | - | Introduction of Centurion® PRO line of premium pool and spa motors. |
| 2013 |
- | The company launches HeatMaster® Ultra HVAC motors with Class F insulation for 80°C ambient conditions. |
| 2016 | - | The VLink® wireless user interface launches for VGreen variable speed pool motors. |
| 2022 |
- | Introduction of Pro-E Series® indoor blower motors and outdoor condenser fan motors for 70°C applications. |