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Electric Motor & Contracting Company

Reliability driven by quality — your industry, our commitment.

Reliable, quality-driven solutions built for your industry.

At EMC, we provide our customers with world-class service through innovative processes and industry-leading technology.

Founded in 1960 by the King Family, Electric Motor & Contracting has grown from a single-source ship repair provider to an industry leader in rotating equipment. EMC has continually added knowledgeable personnel, equipment, quality systems, certifications, and additional capabilities to ensure our customers receive the highest value possible.

EMC employees are trusted value partners in the repair, rebuilding, re-manufacturing, and re-engineering of all electro-mechanical rotating equipment. Along with repair services, EMC offers new equipment available from numerous manufacturers. Located in the heart of Chesapeake, VA, our facility provides quality motor and pump repair services throughout diverse industries within the US and Canada, including but not limited to power generation, pulp/paper, ship repair, steel, chemical, water treatment, and more.

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EMC Capabilities

Electric Motor Services

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Electric Motor Repair

EMC provides paramount service dedicated to the prolonged service life and performance of your machinery. Backed by our ISO 9001:2015-certified Quality Assurance System, we adhere to strict standards and commit to quality repair of AC and Synchronous Motors up to 13,800 VAC, DC motors, generators, and MG sets. We conduct thorough evaluations of your equipment and utilize state-of-the-art refurbishment techniques for all aspects of your motor repair. Our turn-key motor repair services include complete machining capabilities, innovative engineering solutions, dynamic balancing, vibration analysis, no load testing up to 13,800 volts, and load testing on our dynamometer..

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Pump Repair

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Pump Repair

Our 20,000-square-foot pump shop operates under the same rigorous quality standards as our electric motor services and abides by ISO 9001:2015. This facility is equipped to handle a wide range of pump repair and refurbishment tasks, including horizontal, vertical turbine, submersible, and split case pumps, all backed by our quality assurance program. Our capabilities extend beyond repair to include full-service solutions like turnkey removal, installation, and advanced diagnostics.

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Nuclear Services

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Nuclear Services

EMC’s Nuclear Facility was designed to handle our customers’ largest equipment. Our three-story, 50,000 sq ft. facility features a 60-ton crane with a hook height of 65ft. EMC is licensed by the state of Virginia to handle radiological material and components and can complete decontamination on-site. EMC is a single source for reactor-related, contaminated, and safety-related motor and pump repair.

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Controlled Storage

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Controlled Storage

Launched in 2012, our Climate Controlled Storage Facility delivers secure, monitored storage for any size of rotating equipment within its expansive 43,000 sq ft. It features precision temperature and humidity management for optimal preservation, supported by monthly maintenance and quarterly reporting. Store post-repair for extended warranty benefits that guarantee your assets meet and exceed industry standards.

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Engineering

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Engineering

Our Engineering Department at Electric Motor and Contracting is your go-to solution for the engineering, refurbishment, and certification of essential pump and motor assets. Catering to sectors from nuclear power to municipal services or paper mills, steel mills, and shipyards, we use our advanced technology and expertise to provide trusted solutions for our customers. Our engineering department offers reverse engineering and design, advanced diagnostics and condition monitoring, laser tracking technology and metrology, and customer fabrication and machining.

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Field Services

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Field Services

Get the on-site support and maintenance you need for rotating electrical and mechanical equipment. Leveraging the extensive skills and experience of our technicians and engineers, we deliver services including troubleshooting and advanced testing, removal and reinstallation of pumps and motors, laser alignment, vibration analysis, cryogenic/dry ice blasting, and other preventative maintenance.

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Working at EMC

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At EMC, all of our valued employees provide a combined set of skills and abilities that help our company provide the best in motor and pump repair throughout all of the industries we serve.

Our 260+ full-time employees are the reason our facility has grown throughout the years to become the state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility we have today. With each team member operating on the values of quality, reliability, and good workmanship, our community is like no other.

Proven Results. Valuable Impact.

1609

Motors repair jobs in 2023

233

Pump repair jobs in 2023

64

Years in Business

270

Employees

Your Value Partner in Total Electric Motor Solutions

EMC has partnered with our customers for decades to provide quality motor and pump repair solutions for your unique applications. Merge our internal quality and engineering expertise with your project team to keep your equipment running reliably.

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