Gutor

What Gutor does

Gutor (Gutor Electronic GmbH) is a Swiss-headquartered industrial UPS manufacturer founded in 1946, headquartered in Wettingen, Switzerland, with a global footprint spanning 30+ countries and 700+ employees. The company designs and produces double-conversion (VFI) uninterruptible power supply systems using thyristor-controlled rectifiers and IGBT-PWM inverters, marketed across four core platforms: Gutor Modular (up to 15kW modular UPS/charger), PEW/PDW (single- and three-phase UPS up to 220kVA with nuclear-certified firmware), WEW/WDW (industrial inverters up to 220kVA), and SDC (DC power supplies and thyristor rectifiers rated 25–1200ADC). Hardware is complemented by the G.BMS battery management add-on featuring patented voltage equalization, and a comprehensive service portfolio (onsite support, parts lifecycle, training at centers in Switzerland/Malaysia/UAE, expert service contracts, and life extension programs).

Gutor targets mission-critical industrial customers in oil and gas, nuclear power generation, conventional and renewable power, transmission and distribution, data center substations, transportation, mining, and water/wastewater. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via a global network of 90+ proprietary sales and service engineers, supplemented by channel partners; pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts. The company holds ISO 19443, ASME NQA-1, CSA N299.2, and IEC 60880 nuclear-grade certifications and reports 35,000+ deployed solutions globally with 99.9999% availability and 2.5 million-hour MTBF on its PEW/PDW platform.

Gutor is privately held by Latour Capital following an August 2023 carve-out from Schneider Electric; in March 2026 Latour closed a continuation fund with Hamilton Lane as lead investor to support continued global expansion and external growth. Production is based in Switzerland (HQ), Malaysia, and China, with a planned USA manufacturing facility in Houston operational from 2026.

Name

Gutor

Legal name

Gutor Electronic GmbH Group

Website

https://gutor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gutor is a Swiss-founded (1946) industrial UPS manufacturer serving mission-critical customers in oil and gas, nuclear, power generation, data centers, and transportation with double-conversion VFI systems, battery management, and lifecycle services, operating across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH), UPS Accessories & Monitoring (Network Cards, Software, Sensors) (HDACAJAF)

Keywords

• Industrial UPS systems
• Power protection equipment
• Nuclear-grade power supplies
• Industrial battery management
• UPS lifecycle services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wettingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. UPS Equipment Sales: Design, engineering, and manufacture of industrial UPS systems and power conversion equipment sold to industrial operators across oil & gas, nuclear, power generation, data centers, and transportation sectors. Products include PEW/PDW, WEW/WDW, SDC, and Gutor Modular platforms.
2. Service and Lifecycle Management: Recurring revenue from comprehensive service activities including preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, commissioning, spare parts management, remote diagnostics, expert service contracts (Essential Support and Premium Care), warranty extensions, and life extension & modernization programs. Supported by the largest serviceable installed base of 35,000 solutions deployed globally, served by more than 90 service engineers across all continents.
3. Spare Parts and Battery Management: Sales of critical spares, consumable spares, and the G.BMS battery management system add-on. G.BMS extends battery service life by more than 30% and reduces battery turnover rate by up to 70%.
4. Workforce Development and Training: Customer training programs including standard training courses (safety, UPS fundamentals, operation and maintenance), competency management programs, and refresh training delivered at Gutor training centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, and UAE, or on-site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gutor designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial-grade Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, DC power supplies, and inverter systems for harsh-environment and nuclear-qualified applications across oil & gas, power generation, data centers, transportation, mining, and water/wastewater sectors. The company complements its UPS hardware portfolio with end-to-end lifecycle services (onsite support, parts management, training, expert service contracts, and life-extension modernization) for an installed base of 35,000+ solutions globally.

Product overview

Gutor is a global leader in industrial UPS solutions and services, offering a portfolio of products built on multiple technology platforms. The core product lineup includes the Gutor Modular series (modular industrial-grade UPS up to 15kW), the PEW/PDW series (double-conversion UPS with thyristor/IGBT technology up to 220kVA), the WEW/WDW series (industrial inverters up to 220kVA), and the SDC series (DC power supply/battery charger systems). These systems share common platform foundations emphasizing harsh environment capability, 20+10 year design life, and IEC 60880 nuclear certification. The add-on G.BMS Battery Management System integrates with UPS products to provide proactive voltage balancing and extended battery life. Beyond products, Gutor delivers comprehensive lifecycle services including onsite field support, parts lifecycle management, workforce development/training, protection and coverage contracts, and life extension/modernization programs. The company operates three production facilities (Switzerland, Malaysia, China) with a global service network spanning 30+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gutor Modular: Industrial-grade modular charger and UPS system up to 15kW, designed for harsh environments with power conversion, backup time, and output distribution integrated into one system.
• Gutor PEW/PDW
• Gutor WEW/WDW
• Gutor SDC
• G.BMS (Gutor Battery Management System)

Products and services

• Gutor Modular Industrial-grade modular charger and UPS system up to 15kW with N+1 to N+x redundant configurations and live-swap capability, designed for harsh-environment industrial operators requiring power protection, battery backup, and integrated distribution.
• Gutor PEW/PDW Industrial UPS System Customizable single-phase (PEW) and three-phase (PDW) double-conversion UPS systems up to 220kVA with thyristor-controlled rectifier, IGBT-PWM inverter, galvanic isolation, and IEC 60880-certified firmware for harsh-environment and nuclear applications.
• Gutor WEW/WDW Industrial Inverter System Single-phase (WEW) and three-phase (WDW) industrial IGBT-PWM inverter systems up to 220kVA with galvanic isolation, engineered for harsh-environment critical applications.
• Gutor SDC Industrial DC Supply Thyristor-controlled rectifier DC power supply and battery charger system rated 25–1200 ADC and higher, designed for harsh environments and IEC 60880-certified firmware for nuclear applications.
• G.BMS Battery Management System Comprehensive battery management system that actively balances voltage in real time, monitors battery health, and extends service life by more than 30% while reducing battery turnover rate by up to 70% in commercial and industrial applications.
• Onsite Support Services Field services including safety inspections, on-site visits, installation supervision, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance delivered by Gutor's service experts for industrial UPS installations worldwide.
• Parts Lifecycle Management End-to-end parts lifecycle management including spare parts management, battery management via the G.BMS add-on, and upgrades and modifications designed to maximize uptime and extend the operational life of Gutor UPS installations.
• Workforce Development (Customer Training) Customer training portfolio including standard courses on safety, UPS fundamentals, operation and maintenance, competency management programs, and refresh training delivered at Gutor centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, and UAE or on customer sites.
• Protection & Coverage (Expert Service Contracts) Warranty extensions and expert service contracts in Essential Support and Premium Care tiers designed to optimize OPEX, safeguard equipment investments, and ensure preventive and corrective OEM support for installed UPS systems.
• Life Extension & Modernization System retrofitting, critical parts replacement, and upgrade programs that extend the operational life of existing Gutor UPS installations as a cost-effective alternative to full equipment replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999% availability with 2.5 million hours MTBF and 3-hour MTTR for PEW and PDW ranges
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a major power-management incumbent with an industrial UPS portfolio (93PS, 9395, Power Xpert) and a deep installed base across data centers and industrial facilities. Comparable to Gutor in harsh-environment UPS and service contracts, but with significantly broader product breadth, including electrical, aerospace and vehicle components.
• ABB: ABB is a global industrial power and electrification conglomerate that sells UPS, inverters and switchgear into the same oil & gas, power generation and data center customers Gutor serves. As a broad incumbent, ABB overlaps in industrial UPS but offers a much wider portfolio (drives, robotics, automation) and competes with Gutor on nuclear and grid substation opportunities.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric (Galaxy, APC by Schneider) was Gutor's former parent before carving it out in August 2023, and remains a direct competitor with overlapping UPS, switchgear and EcoStruxure integration stories. As the prior owner, it competes head-to-head with Gutor in industrial UPS, especially in nuclear and oil & gas tenders.
• Vertiv: Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) is a leading provider of critical digital infrastructure, including industrial and large UPS (e.g., NXC, Trinergy, Liebert). Comparable to Gutor on data-center UPS and lifecycle services, though Vertiv skews toward IT-room/colocation environments while Gutor focuses on industrial/O&G/nuclear applications.
• Hitachi Energy: Hitachi Energy supplies transmission, substation and power-quality equipment (including UPS and inverters) to utilities and industrial customers. Comparable to Gutor on substation- and grid-facing UPS for transmission & distribution and renewable generation verticals.

Direct peers

• AMETEK Solidstate Controls: AMETEK's Solidstate Controls business manufactures industrial UPS systems specifically qualified for nuclear, fossil and hydro power plants, directly mirroring Gutor's Class 1E / IEC 60880 nuclear-grade positioning. Competes with Gutor on the same nuclear and conventional-generation RFPs in North America and globally.
• TMEIC (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems): TMEIC produces industrial UPS and power electronics for metals, mining, renewables and power generation, with comparable three-phase, harsh-environment UPS and inverter offerings. Directly competes with Gutor in heavy-industry and renewables UPS projects globally.
• Riello UPS: Riello UPS manufactures industrial and commercial online double-conversion UPS systems, with similar harsh-environment and power-range positioning to Gutor's PEW/PDW. The two compete most directly in industrial UPS for mid-size power applications across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Emerging players

• Power Technology & Engineering (Curtiss-Wright): The Curtiss-Wright power conversion business supplies ruggedized UPS and frequency converters for defense, naval and industrial applications. Overlaps with Gutor on harsh-environment, military-spec UPS and high-reliability inverters, particularly for nuclear-adjacent and naval nuclear programs.
• Delta Electronics: Delta Electronics manufactures a broad UPS lineup including industrial double-conversion units and modular platforms, and competes with Gutor in industrial applications while pushing modular architectures into data center and telecom environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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