Carpanelli is describing the ending of its distribution agreement with Lenze as an opportunity for users to get original products straight from the manufacturer with what should be substantial cost savings. Some of the products previously supplied to Lenze would have been in some way special, built with encoders, forced ventilation, special brakes or perhaps with an array of special voltages and UL/CSA or ATEX certification. Users can now get the same service direct. Further, Carpanelli says Lenze has also dropped Hydromec gearboxes from its portfolio. Where customers are looking to replace this supply, Carpanelli says it supplies standard and special motors with and without gearboxes, and can certainly offer the Carpanelli motor with the Hydromec gearbox. Carpanelli supplies many companies in the UK direct from Italy on a 4-5 week lead time, or less for stock orders.