Geppert

Hydroelectric Power Equipmentgeppert.at

Geppert Hydro GmbH designs, manufactures, and services hydroelectric power plant components — turbines, valves, control systems, and mobile power units — for utilities, energy companies, and hydropower operators across Europe and South Asia.

Company typePrivate
Founded1896
HeadquartersHall, Austria
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Geppert does

Geppert Hydro GmbH is a privately held Austrian engineering company founded in 1896 and headquartered in Hall in Tirol, Austria. The company designs, develops, and constructs hydroelectric power plant systems, including turbines, hydrodynamic valves, and fully automated control systems. Its product portfolio spans new power plant construction (Neuanlagen), the mobile Hydropower Cube solution, hydrodynamic and emergency-closure valves (Absperrorgane), automation and control systems, and lifecycle services including maintenance, inspection, repair (After Sales Service), and turbine revitalization/repowering.

The company operates a direct-sales, project-based go-to-market model targeting hydroelectric power plant operators, utilities, and energy companies. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales (new plants, valves, control systems), project-based professional services (revitalization), and recurring after-sales maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Geppert maintains a multinational footprint through regional offices in Austria, Croatia, Greece, India, and Nepal, supported by a small core team. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and emphasizes 130+ years of accumulated engineering expertise as its primary value proposition, framed around the transition to renewable energy and reduction of dependence on environmentally damaging energy sources.

Geppert firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Geppert
Legal name: Geppert Hydro GmbH
Website: https://geppert.at
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1896
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: Geppert Hydro GmbH designs, manufactures, and services hydroelectric power plant components — turbines, valves, control systems, and mobile power units — for utilities, energy companies, and hydropower operators across Europe and South Asia.
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Geppert industry classification

Industry

Product category: Hydroelectric Power Equipment
NAICS: Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)
SIC: Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)
akta.pro primary industry: Turbines, Generators & Hydromechanical Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs) (EUACAEAH)
akta.pro secondary industries: Hydropower Turbines, Generators & Balance-of-Plant Equipment Manufacturing (EUAMAHAF), Hydropower Operations, Maintenance & Refurbishment (R&M/Life Extension) (EUACAEAG), Hydropower Modernization, Refurbishment & Uprates (Re-powering, Efficiency Upgrades) (EUAMADAF), Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF), Hydropower Balance-of-Plant & Electrical Systems (Transformers, Switchgear, Protection) (EUAMADAD)

Keywords

Hydroelectric power equipment
Turbine manufacturing
Hydropower plant construction
Renewable energy components
Power plant automation

Where Geppert is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Hall
HQ country: Austria
HQ region: Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

Geppert business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

New Power Plant Construction: Design, development, and construction of innovative hydroelectric power plants including turbines and complete systems
After Sales Service: Maintenance, inspection, and repair services for existing hydropower installations
Revitalization: Optimization and modernization of existing turbines and power plant systems
Valves (Absperrorgane): Hydrodynamically optimized and emergency-closure capable valves for hydropower applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Geppert product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Geppert Hydro GmbH designs, develops, and builds hydroelectric power plant components and complete power station solutions. Its portfolio covers new plant construction (Neuanlagen), turbine and plant revitalization (Revitalisierung), hydrodynamic valves (Absperrorgane), automation and control systems, and the portable Hydropower Cube mobile power plant, complemented by after-sales maintenance, inspection, and repair services.

Product overview

Geppert Hydro is a hydropower solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products and services for hydroelectric power generation. The core offerings include Neuanlagen (new hydropower plant construction) and Hydropower Cube (mobile power plant solutions), complemented by Absperrorgane (hydrodynamic valves and emergency shutdown systems) and Automatisierung & Steuerung (automation and control systems). The company also provides supporting services including After Sales Service (maintenance, inspection, repair) and Revitalisierung (turbine and system optimization). This modular approach allows customers to either commission new facilities or optimize existing ones, supported throughout the plant lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Hydropower Cube: The mobile power plant solution offered by Geppert Hydro.

Products and services

New Hydropower Plants (Neuanlagen)

Companies that use Geppert

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Geppert technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Geppert partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Geppert competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Andritz Hydro: Andritz Hydro is an Austria-headquartered global manufacturer of hydro turbines, generators, and automation systems for all plant sizes. It is the most direct competitor to Geppert, sharing core product categories (turbines, generators, control systems) and overlapping customer base of utilities and IPPs in Europe, South Asia, and Latin America.
Voith Hydro: Voith Hydro (Germany) is one of the world's largest OEMs of hydro turbines, generators, and complete powerhouse equipment, with a global installation base of large- and small-scale hydropower plants. It directly competes with Geppert for new-plant EPC, revitalization/uprate contracts, and aftermarket service revenue.
Mavel: Mavel (Czech Republic) designs and manufactures small and medium hydro turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan) up to ~30 MW, directly comparable to Geppert's new-plant and Hydropower Cube segments. Like Geppert, Mavel targets decentralized hydro and revitalization projects, with strong European and Latin American exposure.
Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon: Gilkes (UK) is a long-established manufacturer of Pelton, Francis, and Turgo turbines, plus governors and control systems for small to medium hydro. It is closely analogous to Geppert in product scope (turbines + automation + aftermarket) and in serving utilities/developers of small and medium hydro plants.
CKD Blansko Hydro: CKD Blansko is a Czech OEM specializing in hydro turbines (Kaplan, Francis, Pelton) and complete turbine-generator sets for medium and large hydropower plants. It directly competes with Geppert in hydro equipment manufacturing and modernization projects across Central and Eastern Europe.

Broad incumbents

GE Renewable Energy (Hydro): GE Renewable Energy's hydro division manufactures large turbines and generators globally and operates as part of a wider renewable portfolio (wind, solar). It targets many of the same utility-grade hydropower customers Geppert serves, but at much larger scale and across broader geographies.
Siemens Energy (Hydro): Siemens Energy supplies hydropower turbines, generators, and grid-integration systems within a broad energy portfolio covering gas, steam, and renewables. It overlaps with Geppert in hydro equipment and automation for utility-scale projects, though its offering spans far beyond hydro.
Harbin Electric Machinery: Harbin Electric Machinery (China) manufactures large hydro turbines and generators, supplying many of the world's largest hydropower stations. It competes with Geppert mainly on price-sensitive Asian hydropower projects where Geppert's Indian and Nepali offices actively bid.

Regional players

Global Hydro Energy: Global Hydro Energy is an Austrian small-hydro turbine manufacturer serving primarily Central European markets. It overlaps with Geppert's new-plant and small-hydro product lines but with a more constrained geographic footprint, mirroring Geppert's DACH and Southeast Europe base.

Emerging players

Ossberger (Ossberger-Turbinen): Ossberger is a German specialist in small and mini-hydro turbines (notably the crossflow design) and prefabricated hydropower plants called "Hydro+." Its packaged/mobile hydro concept parallels Geppert's Hydropower Cube offering, and Ossberger targets similar small-hydro and decentralized use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Geppert compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Geppert financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Geppert leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Geppert funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Geppert M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Geppert

What does Geppert do?

Is Geppert a public or private company?

Geppert is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Geppert founded?

Geppert was founded in 1896. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Geppert based?

Geppert is headquartered in Hall, Austria, in the Europe region.

How does Geppert make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. New Power Plant Construction is the primary driver. The others are after Sales Service, revitalization and valves (Absperrorgane).

Who are Geppert's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Andritz Hydro, Voith Hydro, Mavel, Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon and CKD Blansko Hydro. Broad incumbents are GE Renewable Energy (Hydro), Siemens Energy (Hydro) and Harbin Electric Machinery. Global Hydro Energy is listed as a regional player. Ossberger (Ossberger-Turbinen) is listed as an emerging player.

Does Geppert have an API?

No public API is recorded for Geppert.

What industry is Geppert in?

Geppert's product category is Hydroelectric Power Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACAEAH, Turbines, Generators & Hydromechanical Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs), with a secondary code of EUAMAHAF, Hydropower Turbines, Generators & Balance-of-Plant Equipment Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 333611 and its SIC code is 3510.