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.

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.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Hall

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

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)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

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

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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