Founded in 1926, Kato Engineering is now part of Nidec and manufactures Kato Engineering branded electric generators / alternators, energy storage products and specialty electric motors in its facility in North Mankato, Minnesota. KATO has a reputation for designing specialty products for the most difficult applications and environments. The KATO name has become synonymous with dependable and high-quality power generation worldwide. Kato is a major supplier to multiple global markets including data centers, remote prime power applications, the defense industry, rail, mining and the oil and gas market, to mention a few.