Walter Perske

What Walter Perske does

Walter Perske GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of customized high-speed electric motors and motor spindles, headquartered in Mannheim since its founding in 1947. The company designs and builds direct-drive solutions spanning power ratings from 200 W to 200 kW and rotational speeds up to 36,000 rpm, with concentricity and axial run-out accuracy in the µm range. Its core technology is a proprietary modular Baukastensystem (modular kit system) that allows bespoke configuration across shaft geometry, electrical design, bearing, sealing, cooling, and sensor technology, combined with high vertical integration at the Mannheim facility for in-house manufacturing of key components. Products are sold under the Perske Spezial Elektromotoren brand and serve industrial manufacturing and material-processing applications including milling, sawing, drilling, grinding, and process engineering for wood, metal, stone, glass, plastics, and composites.

The business operates a consultative B2B sales model with quote-based pricing determined by power rating, speed requirements, customization complexity, and order volume, spanning prototype to series production. Go-to-market combines direct sales from the Mannheim headquarters with an international network of 11 named channel partners covering 13+ countries across Western Europe, the Nordics, North America, and South America. Revenue streams include custom motor sales, spare parts and repairs (including restoration of older models), and service/maintenance contracts including planning consultation, employee training, and commissioning. The company holds ATEX Zone 22 certification for hazardous-environment applications and participates in industry trade shows such as IWF Atlanta to extend market visibility.

Leadership is held by managing directors Ulrich Perske and Dr. Marie-Louise Perske. The company employs 101–250 people, operates as a privately held GmbH with no external investors or holding structure, and has no disclosed revenue, funding history, or acquisition activity. There are no public references to AI/ML capabilities, digital products, software platforms, or APIs; the technology stack is entirely electromechanical and manufacturing-focused.

Name

Walter Perske

Legal name

Walter Perske GmbH

Website

https://perske.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Walter Perske GmbH is a family-owned Mannheim-based manufacturer of custom high-speed direct-drive electric motors and motor spindles (200 W–200 kW, up to 36,000 rpm) serving industrial OEMs in wood, metal, stone, glass, plastics, and composites processing worldwide via direct sales and an 11-partner distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motors

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Spindles & High-Speed Drives (Machine Tool Spindles, High-speed Motors) (IMAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous) (IMAGACAA)

Keywords

• High-speed electric motors
• Direct drive motors
• Motor spindles
• Custom electric motors
• Special electric motors

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Electric Motor Sales: Sale of customer-specific high-speed special electric motors and motor spindles, ranging from prototype to series production. Power range from 200W to 200kW.
2. Spare Parts and Repairs: Supply of spare parts and repair services for motors, including restoration of older models to original condition.
3. Service and Maintenance: Support services including planning consultation, employee training, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Walter Perske GmbH develops and manufactures customized high-speed special electric motors and motor spindles (direct drives) at its Mannheim facility. Products cover motor power from 200 W to 200 kW with speeds up to 36,000 rpm, built on a flexible modular system (Baukastensystem) that enables unique combinations of shaft design, bearings, cooling, sealing, and electrical specifications. The company supplies industrial manufacturers with prototype-to-series production units and provides complementary spare parts, repairs, commissioning, and employee training services.

Product overview

Walter Perske (WALTER PERSKE GmbH) is a family-owned special electric motor manufacturer operating since 1947, producing customized high-speed direct drives and motor spindles. The company's core product line consists of High-Speed Special Motors and Motor Spindles, available in both asynchronous and synchronous technology configurations. All products are developed, designed, and manufactured at the company's headquarters in Mannheim, Germany. The product portfolio follows a flexible modular system that enables customization across shaft geometry, electrical design, bearing, sealing, cooling, and sensor technology. Power ranges span from 200 W to 200 kW with speeds reaching up to 36,000 rpm, achieving precision levels in the µm range for concentricity and axial run-out.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-Speed Special Motors Customized high-speed electric motors for direct-drive applications, operating at speeds up to 36,000 rpm with power ranges from 200 W to 200 kW, achieving µm-level concentricity and axial run-out accuracy. Built for industrial manufacturers requiring precision direct drives (asynchronous and synchronous technology variants), available with optional ATEX Zone 22 certification.
• Motor Spindles Precision motor spindles with direct tool mounting for demanding industrial applications such as milling, sawing, drilling, and grinding, also available in synchronous technology. Designed for OEMs and machine builders requiring high-speed, high-precision spindles in the same 200 W–200 kW power range and up to 36,000 rpm.
• Customized Direct Drives Customer-specific direct drive solutions developed and manufactured at the Mannheim facility using a flexible modular system (Baukastensystem). Allows individual shaft designs and high-speed capability for prototype-to-series production, with unique combinations of shaft geometry, bearings, sealing, cooling, and electrical specifications not available from standard motor suppliers.
• Spare Parts, Repairs, and Lifecycle Services After-sales and lifecycle support services for Perske motors and motor spindles, including spare parts supply, repair and restoration (including older models returned to original condition), employee training, planning consultation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Provided to industrial customers via the Mannheim headquarters and international partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• µm-level concentricity and axial run-out accuracy
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bakker & Co B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Belgium and Netherlands. Contact: Boomsesteenweg 604-606, B-2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp. Tel: +31 78 623 1128. Serves industrial customers in Benelux region for Perske motor products.
• Elcor Sønderborg N A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Denmark. Contact: Grundtvigs Allé 165-169, DK-6400 Sønderborg. Tel: +45 23 72 87 14. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in Denmark.
• Suomen Pikaliitin OycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Finland. Contact: Läkkisepäntie 3 D, SF-00620 Helsinki. Tel: +358 010 239 9800. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in Finland.
• ESCO Transmissions S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering France. Contact: 34 rue de la Ferme St. Ladre, F-95471 Saint Witz. Tel: +33 1 34 31 95 95. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in France.
• CRP Industries Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering USA, Canada, and Mexico. Contact: 35 Commerce Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA. Tel: +1 609 578-4100 ext 233. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in North American markets.
• Celec ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Norway and Sweden. Contact: Tryckerivägen 1, SE-311 44 Falkenberg. Tel: +46 346 734 000. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in Nordic countries.
• HAINZL INDUSTRIESYSTEME GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Austria. Contact: Industriezeile 56, A-4021 Linz. Tel: +43 732 7892 329. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in Austria.
• Hartmann Handelsgesellschaft mbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Eastern Europe (Non-EU countries). Contact: Glashüttenstraße 21a, 01796 Pirna. Tel: +49 30 200567333. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in non-EU Eastern European markets.
• Hermann Otto Suderow SLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Spain. Contact: Las Mercedes 31, 1º, dpto. 10, E-48930 Las Arenas, Vizcaya. Tel: +34 94 48 00 018. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in Spain.
• Inserco GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering South America. Contact: Kränkelsweg 25, D-41748 Viersen. Tel: +49 2162 93391 0. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in South American markets.
• PBS Spindle Systems LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering United Kingdom. Contact: Unit 5, Pitt Street, Denton, Manchester M34 6PT. Tel: +44 161 320 6555. Provides local sales and support for Perske motors in the UK.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dunkermotoren: German manufacturer of customized high-quality specialty motors, brushless DC motors, and integrated drive solutions. Comparable to Perske as a German Mittelstand specialty motor manufacturer serving industrial OEMs with custom and modular motor configurations.
• ebm-papst: German-based global leader in electric motors, fans, and drive technology. Comparable to Perske as a specialty motor manufacturer with strong engineering customization capabilities and broad industrial customer base.
• Fischer Elektromotoren: German specialty motor manufacturer producing custom AC motors, asynchronous motors, and motor spindles for industrial applications. Direct comparison to Perske's high-speed custom motor spindle offering.
• KEB Automation: German manufacturer of drive technology including motors, gearboxes, brakes, and controllers. Comparable to Perske in serving industrial automation customers with custom-engineered drive solutions.
• Wittenstein: German manufacturer of servo motors, gearheads, and mechatronic drive systems for high-precision applications. Comparable to Perske in delivering high-precision, high-speed drive solutions to demanding industrial customers.
• Baumüller: German specialist in electric drive and automation technology, producing motors, converters, and control systems. Comparable to Perske as a German engineering-driven motor and drive manufacturer serving industrial OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (Motion Control / Motors): Global industrial giant offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and servo motors, drives, and automation solutions. Overlaps with Perske in the industrial motor category, but at vastly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• ABB (Motors and Drives): Global broad-line manufacturer of industrial motors, drives, and robotics. Comparable category to Perske but competing from a global incumbent position with standardized and custom offerings at massive scale.
• Bosch Rexroth: Global drive and motion technology specialist offering motors, gearboxes, and automation. Comparable to Perske in high-performance industrial drive applications but with a much broader product portfolio and global service network.
• Nidec: Japanese global leader in electric motors across industrial, automotive, and appliance applications. Comparable category to Perske but operating at vastly larger scale, with potential to expand into the high-speed direct drive niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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