VDG (Van der Graaf), the largest designer and manufacturer of drum motors to drive all types of packaging and processing belt conveyors, has announced the opening of a new 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Shelby Township, Michigan.

The Van der Graaf new Intelligent Drum Motor (IDM) technology delivers an exceptionally high continuous torque profile, full speed and indexing control and significant energy efficiency gains over traditional induction motors.