Litostroj Hydro

What Litostroj Hydro does

Litostroj Hydro Inc. is a Canadian-incorporated, Quebec-headquartered (Brossard) hydroelectric engineering and equipment company that operates as the North American arm of the European Litostroj Group, now a fully owned subsidiary of the Czech-based Wikov Group (as of 2025, previously under Energo-Pro Industries from 2014). The company designs, manufactures, and commissions hydraulic turbines and generators — Francis (up to 350 MW), Kaplan (up to 110 MW), Propeller (up to 400 MW), and Pelton types — using CFD- and FEM-based hydraulic design optimization, supported by a dedicated physical hydraulic laboratory for model testing across hundreds of turbine profiles. Its core commercial offering is a "water-to-wire" turnkey solution covering equipment selection, design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, training, and after-sales service, with a particular specialization in the rehabilitation, modernization, and upgrading of existing North American hydropower plants (including niche Double-Camelback and S-type legacy turbine profiles), complemented by greenfield small-to-medium new hydro installations.

The business model is project-based enterprise sales targeting regulated electric utility operators across Canada and the United States, with manufacturing and R&D executed at parent-group facilities in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Brno/Blansko, Czech Republic, and a US office in Birmingham supporting field execution. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (turbines, generators, valves, control systems, electrical balance of plant) and professional services (rehabilitation, engineering, model testing, commissioning). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are custom-scoped, with named reference customers including Portage Power, Alabama Power Company, and the MacLaren Dam facility in Gatineau. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications and operates with 11-50 employees in North America within a broader group of 160+ personnel.

Name

Litostroj Hydro

Legal name

Litostroj Hydro Inc.

Website

https://litostrojhydro.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Litostroj Hydro is a Canadian-based hydropower equipment and engineering firm that designs, manufactures, and commissions Francis, Kaplan, Propeller, and Pelton turbines, specializing in turnkey rehabilitation and upgrade of existing North American hydroelectric plants for utility operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydropower Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydropower Turbines, Generators & Balance-of-Plant Equipment Manufacturing (EUAMAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Modernization, Refurbishment & Uprates (Re-powering, Efficiency Upgrades) (EUAMADAF), Hydroelectric Turbines & Governors (IMAHAFAD), Hydropower Turbines & Electro-Mechanical Equipment (Turbines, Generators, Governors) (EUAMADAC), Hydropower Balance-of-Plant & Electrical Systems (Transformers, Switchgear, Protection) (EUAMADAD), Hydropower Operations, Maintenance & Refurbishment (R&M/Life Extension) (EUACAEAG)

Keywords

• Hydroelectric turbines
• Hydropower rehabilitation
• Water-to-wire solutions
• Hydraulic model testing
• Hydroelectric equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromont

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Hydroelectric Project Delivery: Comprehensive project delivery including proposal preparation, project management, hydraulic design optimization, manufacturing, commissioning, and after-sales support. Revenue generated from equipment supply and service contracts for hydroelectric clients.
2. Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacturing of hydraulic machines including Francis turbines (up to 350 MW, heads 30-750m), Kaplan turbines (up to 110 MW, heads 5-75m), Propeller turbines (up to 400 MW, heads 50-1500m), and Pelton turbines. Manufacturing of hydraulic models for testing.
3. Rehabilitation and Upgrade Services: Refurbishment, modernization and upgrading solutions for existing hydropower plants, including disassembly, installation, and commissioning services.
4. Hydraulic Model Testing Services: Physical model testing and research services for hydraulic machines, including energy measurement, dynamic behavior evaluation, efforts measurement, and cavitation behavior analysis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Litostroj Hydro designs, manufactures, and delivers hydraulic turbines (Francis, Kaplan, Propeller, and Pelton) along with full water-to-wire turnkey solutions for hydroelectric power generation. The company also specializes in the rehabilitation, refurbishment, and upgrading of existing hydropower plants and provides engineering services, hydraulic laboratory testing, project management, and commissioning for hydroelectric operators.

Product overview

Litostroj Hydro is a hydroelectric power generation equipment and services company offering a portfolio of turbine products (Francis, Kaplan, Propeller, and Pelton turbines) alongside comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning services. Their Water-to-Wire Solutions provide turnkey capabilities from equipment selection through plant commissioning, while their Hydraulic Laboratory offers physical model testing and R&D services. The company also provides rehabilitation and upgrade services for existing hydropower plants, focusing on the North American market with a business model built on local expertise and long-term customer partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Francis Turbine Reaction turbine for hydroelectric power generation, available in vertical-shaft, horizontal-shaft, double, twin horizontal-shaft, and camel-back configurations. Heads from 30m to 750m, outputs up to 350 MW, runner diameters up to 7m. Designed for hydroelectric plant operators and developers.
• Kaplan Turbine Axial flow reaction turbine with adjustable blades and mixed flow options. Heads from 5m to 75m, outputs up to 110 MW, runner diameters up to 9.3m. Used for low-head hydroelectric power generation by utilities and power producers.
• Propeller Turbine Fixed-blade axial flow turbine. Heads from 50m to 1500m, outputs up to 400 MW, runner diameters up to 4m. Built for hydroelectric power generation where fixed-blade configuration is suitable.
• Pelton Turbine Impulse turbine available in horizontal and vertical configurations for high-head hydroelectric applications. Targeted at utilities and operators needing high-head impulse turbines.
• Hydraulic Laboratory Testing Services Physical model testing services for hydraulic machines including measurement of energy characteristics, dynamic behavior (pressure pulsation), efforts (moments and axial forces), and cavitation behavior. The lab has tested hundreds of profiles from Francis, Kaplan, Pelton to pump applications for utilities and engineering customers.
• Water-to-Wire Solutions Comprehensive turnkey solutions for hydroelectric power generation from equipment selection through plant commissioning and after-sales services. Includes consulting, design engineering, model testing, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, testing, training, and after-service support, delivered to hydroelectric operators and project developers.
• Rehabilitation and Upgrade Services Solutions for the rehabilitation and upgrading of existing hydropower plant equipment, optimizing efficiency, output, cavitation behavior, reliability, and minimizing environmental impact. Provided to owners and operators of existing hydroelectric facilities.
• Engineering Services Engineering services including proposal preparation, project management, research and development, hydraulic design optimization using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Method (FEM), manufacturing of hydraulic models, water hammer and transient analysis, and commissioning support for hydroelectric projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turbine outputs up to 350 MW for Francis, 110 MW for Kaplan, 400 MW for Propeller
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wikov Industries (Wikov Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Litostroj Group joined Wikov Industries in 2025, expanding hydropower expertise. Wikov Group is a Czech-based industrial group. Litostroj Hydro Inc. is a fully owned subsidiary of Wikov Group as stated in career postings.
• Energo-Pro IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Litostroj joined Energo-Pro Industries in 2014, which broadened hydropower expertise. Previously owned by Energo-Pro before joining Wikov Industries in 2025.
• North American and European SuppliersminorOthersLitostroj has developed partnerships with several North American and European suppliers over the years to offer complete solutions from development and design to delivery of hydroelectric power plant equipment on turnkey basis.
• Manufacturing Partners (Ljubljana/Blansko)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia produces turbines and components. CFD design capabilities in Blansko, Czech Republic for specialized turbine rehabilitation designs including Double-Camelback and S-type turbines.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Canyon Industries: Canyon Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of small hydro turbines (Pelton, crossflow, Kaplan) and equipment for new and rehabilitation projects in North America. Direct product overlap with Litostroj Hydro on turbines and rehabilitation services, but with a regional (US-focused) market footprint.

Direct peers

• Andritz Hydro: Andritz Hydro is one of the world's largest hydropower OEMs, manufacturing Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, and Bulb turbines along with full water-to-wire solutions and rehabilitation services. Directly comparable to Litostroj Hydro across turbine portfolio, hydro modernization scope, and global utility customer base.
• Kolektor ETra: Kolektor ETra is a Slovenian manufacturer of hydropower equipment including Kaplan, Francis, and Pelton turbines, with rehabilitation offerings and generator manufacturing. Highly comparable to Litostroj Hydro in turbine types, European manufacturing base, and water-to-wire delivery model.
• Voith Hydro: Voith Hydro is a leading global manufacturer of hydro turbines, generators, and complete electro-mechanical equipment, with a major installed base in North America. Directly competes with Litostroj Hydro on turbine supply, rehabilitation projects, and water-to-wire turnkey packages for utility customers.
• Mavel: Mavel is a Czech manufacturer of small and medium-sized hydro turbines (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan) up to ~30 MW, focusing on turbines and rehabilitation services. Highly comparable to Litostroj Hydro in turbine type coverage, mid-scale hydro market positioning, and European R&D and manufacturing heritage.
• Ossberger Turbinenfabrik: Ossberger is a German specialist in small hydropower, including crossflow, Pelton, and Kaplan turbines plus equipment for rehabilitation of existing plants. Comparable to Litostroj Hydro in hydro niche specialization, turnkey equipment packages, and emphasis on modernization of older plants.
• Gilkes (Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon): Gilkes is a UK-based turbomachinery manufacturer producing Pelton, Francis, and Turgo turbines for small and medium hydropower, with strong rehabilitation and after-sales services. Directly comparable to Litostroj Hydro on turbine portfolio, refurbishment focus, and turnkey project delivery.

Others

• Stucky (Stucky SA / Gruner): Stucky (now part of Gruner) is a Swiss engineering consultancy and EPC contractor active in hydropower design, rehabilitation, and project management. Comparable to Litostroj Hydro in the rehabilitation/uprate engineering segment, but operating as a consultant/EPC rather than an OEM.
• Energo-Pro Industries: Energo-Pro is a Czech-based independent power producer operating 850 MW of hydro capacity across 5 countries and previously owned Litostroj Power Group from 2014 to 2025. Tangentially comparable as a former parent/strategic partner rather than a true competitor, but relevant context for Litostroj Hydro's commercial and supply relationship history.

Broad incumbents

• GE Vernova (GE Hydro Solutions): GE Vernova supplies large hydro turbines, generators, and grid solutions as part of a broader power-generation portfolio (wind, gas, grid). Overlaps with Litostroj Hydro on large utility hydro equipment and rehabilitation, but as a much larger multi-product incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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