Wikov

What Wikov does

Wikov is a Czech-headquartered industrial engineering group, founded in 1918 and privately held as Wikov Group a.s., that designs, manufactures, and services mechanical gearboxes and drives for heavy-industry customers. Its Gear Division generated approximately USD 160 million in annual revenue with over 1,000 employees and operates through subsidiaries including Wikov MGI (Hronov), Wikov TurboGear (Plzeň), Wikov Sázavan, Wikov Gear Canada, Pacific Rim Engineered Products (Canada), GGT Gmeinder Getriebetechnik (Germany), Orbital2 (UK), Wikov Indigear (India), Detail CZ, and the recently acquired Litostroj (hydropower turbines). The group serves rail vehicles, mining, oil and gas, cement, power generation, wind and tidal energy, marine, metallurgy, sugar, and machine-tool end-markets, with Wikov gearboxes installed in trams across 80+ metropolitan areas and powering roughly one in five newly produced trams worldwide.

The core product portfolio combines standardized catalogue lines — WinGear (helical and bevel-helical) and Orbi-fleX (planetary) — with high-speed turbo gearboxes and bespoke engineered solutions for demanding applications including 18-tonne tidal turbine gearboxes for Orbital Marine Power. Underlying technology includes the original-inventor Flexible Pin architecture for planetary gearboxes and the pioneering Variable Ratio Speed (VRS) design, both developed within Orbital2. Wikov has integrated AI-driven remote diagnostics through the WiGuard platform, which monitors vibration, temperature, torque, speed, oil pressure, and oil purity for predictive maintenance, supported by approximately 2% of annual revenue invested in R&D and roughly USD 100 million invested in machinery and gearbox development over five years.

Wikov monetizes primarily through hardware sales of new gearboxes and professional services — diagnostics, overhauls, remanufacturing, and spare parts — and distributes via a hybrid model combining direct enterprise field sales with a global authorized distributor network across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. Mid-market buyers can self-serve on catalogue products through the WinGear and Orbi-fleX online configurators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customized solutions require direct engagement with technical sales teams. The group holds ISO 9001:2015, IRIS (2024-27), EN 15085-2 CL1 welding, and Czech Railways / ZSSK-Cargo supplier qualifications, which are prerequisites for rail-industry sales and reinforce long-cycle customer lock-in.

Name

Wikov

Legal name

Wikov Group a.s.

Website

https://wikov.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wikov is a Czech industrial engineering group, founded in 1918, that designs, manufactures, and services mechanical gearboxes and drives for rail, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and renewable energy customers worldwide through operations in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gearboxes

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Railroad Equipment (3743), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM), Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG)

Keywords

• Industrial gearboxes
• Mechanical drives
• Gearbox manufacturing
• Gearbox remanufacturing
• Customized gearboxes

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 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. Industrial Gearbox Manufacturing: Design, development, and manufacture of customized and catalog industrial gearboxes for various applications including energy, mining, oil & gas, rolling stock, cement, and marine. Products include WinGear (helical and bevel-helical), Orbi-fleX (planetary), and high-speed gearboxes.
2. Gearbox Service & Remanufacturing: Comprehensive service including diagnostics, overhaul, spare parts production, and remote monitoring (WiGuard) for all makes of gearboxes. Service covers industrial, wind turbine, and rail vehicle gearboxes.
3. Precision Parts & Gears: Manufacturing of spur gears, helical gears, gear couplings, and precision parts for machine tools and other industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wikov designs, manufactures, and services mechanical industrial gearboxes and drives, supplying both standardized catalogue products (WinGear helical/bevel-helical, Orbi-fleX planetary, High Speed) and customized gearbox solutions for rail vehicles, energy, mining, oil and gas, cement, marine and other industrial sectors. The company also provides comprehensive gearbox service, diagnostics, remanufacturing, and the AI-driven WiGuard remote monitoring platform.

Product overview

Wikov is a leading international manufacturer of mechanical industrial gearboxes and drives, offering both standardized catalogue products and customized solutions. The core product portfolio includes the WinGear® helical and bevel-helical gearbox series, Orbi-fleX® planetary gearbox series, and High Speed gearboxes. Application-specific solutions serve rail vehicles, wind and tidal energy, oil and gas, mining, cement, power generation, hydropower, metallurgy, rubber/plastics, sugar, marine, and machine tools. The WiGuard® diagnostic tool provides AI-powered remote monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities. The company operates through multiple business units including Wikov MGI (Hronov), Wikov TurboGear (Plzeň), Wikov Sázavan, Wikov Gear Canada, Pacific Rim Engineered Products, GGT Gmeinder Getriebetechnik, Orbital2 technology subsidiary, Wikov Indigear, and Detail CZ. Gearbox services include on-site repairs, overhauls, diagnostics, and spare parts production. Wikov Group employs over 1,000 people with annual revenues of approximately 160 million USD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WinGear: Helical and bevel-helical gearbox catalogue product line
• Orbi-fleX
• WiGuard
• Flexible Pin
• Variable Ratio Speed

Products and services

• WinGear helical and bevel-helical gearboxes Standardized catalogue line of helical and bevel-helical industrial gearboxes used across energy, mining, oil and gas, cement, power generation and other industrial applications.
• Orbi-fleX planetary gearboxes Standardized catalogue line of planetary gearboxes designed around Wikov's proprietary Flexible Pin technology, used for industrial applications requiring compact, high-torque drivetrains.
• High Speed Gearboxes Catalogue line of high-speed gearboxes for turbo and high-speed industrial applications such as power generation turbines and high-RPM machinery.
• Customized Gearboxes Tailored gearbox solutions engineered to specific customer requirements for specialized industrial applications, including application-specific designs for rail, oil and gas, mining, cement, power generation, marine, metallurgy, sugar, rubber and plastics, and machine tools.
• Rail Vehicle Gearboxes Gearboxes and drives for rail vehicles including trams, underground trains, S-Bahn, and locomotives; certified to IRIS and EN 15085-2 CL1 standards and powering streetcars in 80+ metropolitan areas.
• Wind and Tidal Energy Gearboxes Specialized gearboxes for wind and tidal turbine power generation, including offshore installations such as Orbital Marine Power's 2x1MW floating tidal turbines at EMEC, Orkney.
• Oil and Gas Gearboxes Gearboxes for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas industry segments, designed for harsh environments and continuous operation.
• Mining and Minerals Gearboxes Gearboxes and gears for surface and underground mining applications including conveyors, crushers, and processing equipment.
• Cement Plant Gearboxes Gearboxes for cement plants and mineral processing, designed for reliable operation in dusty and high-temperature environments.
• Turbo Gearboxes Turbo spur gearboxes, integral gearboxes, turbo planetary gearboxes, and rotor turning devices for high-speed applications including power generation turbines.
• Power Generation and Hydropower Gearboxes Gearboxes for turbines, crushers, conveyor systems and high-speed applications in thermal power plants, plus small hydropower plants and hydro power applications.
• Marine and Shipbuilding Gearboxes Customized gearboxes for river and sea vessels in shipbuilding, designed for corrosion resistance and reliability in marine environments.
• Spur and Helical Gears Precision spur gears and helical gears manufactured to customer specifications for industrial applications.
• Gear Couplings Gear couplings for industrial and mixer applications, including Type A, Type B, and specialized versions.
• Precision Parts Custom precision machining services and machine parts production at Wikov Sázavan facility, including subcontracted components for trucks and construction machinery via Detail CZ.
• Gearbox Service and Remanufacturing Professional service, diagnostics, on-site repairs, overhauls, and spare parts production for all makes of industrial gearboxes, including rail vehicle and wind turbine gearboxes.
• Wind Turbine Gearbox Services Specialized service and repair for wind turbine gearboxes of all brands, supporting wind farm operators worldwide.
• WiGuard Remote Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance AI-powered diagnostic tool providing online remote monitoring of gearbox condition (vibration, temperature, torque, speed, oil pressure, oil purity) for predictive maintenance and early defect detection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every 5th newly produced tram worldwide uses Wikov gearboxes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Litostroj GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Acquisition of Litostroj Group in October 2024 - a world-leading manufacturer of turbines for hydroelectric power plants. Includes Litostroj Power hydraulic laboratory in Blansko, one of the world's leading facilities for water turbine research.
• Wikov Gear Canada / Pacific Rim Engineered ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023North American acquisitions covering large open gearing production (up to 14m diameter), gearbox service and repairs, and assembly of gearboxes and winches for oil and gas mining market.
• Orbital Marine Power Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Formerly Scotrenewables Tidal Power. Wikov supplies gearboxes for their O2 floating tidal turbine platform at EMEC, Orkney - rated over 2MW with 18-tonne gearboxes powering turbines for approximately 1,700 households.
• GGT Gmeinder GetriebetechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019German company manufacturing gearboxes for locomotives and special rail vehicles since 1913. Provides service for all mechanical gearbox types for rail vehicles.
• Orbital2coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Founded by Dr. Frank Cunliffe and Ray Hicks in 2003, Orbital2 specializes in planetary gearbox design and construction. It is the pioneer in Variable Ratio Speed technology and original inventor of the flexible pin. Became part of Wikov Group for design and development of specialized gearboxes.
• Marine Current TurbinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTidal energy company for which Wikov has supplied turbine gearboxes in multiple projects.
• AlstomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor industrial partner receiving specialized tidal turbine gearboxes from Wikov.
• Andritz Hydro HammerfestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydropower company partner receiving specialized gearboxes for tidal energy applications.
• AquantisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTidal energy technology company partnered with Wikov for gearbox supply.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elecon Engineering: Indian industrial gearbox manufacturer specializing in custom gearboxes for cement, steel, mining, power, and sugar industries. Direct peer in application-specific industrial gearboxes, particularly relevant given Wikov's India expansion.
• David Brown (now part of Clyde Blowers Capital portfolio): British heritage gearbox manufacturer serving mining, metals, power, and marine markets. Direct competitor to Wikov in heavy-duty industrial gearboxes with a global aftermarket service network.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gearmotors, drive systems, and industrial gearboxes for construction, agriculture, mining, and renewable energy. Directly competes with Wikov in planetary and helical gearboxes across similar end markets.
• NORD DRIVESYSTEMS: German manufacturer of drive technology including gear units, motors, and frequency inverters. Comparable to Wikov in industrial gearboxes for bulk material handling, intralogistics, and food/beverage applications.
• SEW-Eurodrive: German-based global leader in drive engineering, manufacturing gear motors, industrial gearboxes, and electronic drives. Directly competes with Wikov across rail, mining, and industrial applications, with a broader catalog offering.
• RENK Group: German specialist in drive technology and gearboxes for defense, marine, and industrial applications. Comparable to Wikov in high-speed turbo gearboxes, special-purpose military/aerospace gearing, and mission-critical drivetrains.
• Brevini Riduttori (Bucher): Italian gearbox manufacturer (part of Bucher group) producing planetary, helical, and bevel gearboxes for industrial, mobile, and marine applications. Comparable to Wikov in planetary technology and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Heavy Industries: Japanese conglomerate with a drive technology division producing precision gearboxes for industrial, robotics, and wind applications. Competes with Wikov especially in Asian markets and high-precision gear segments.
• Flender (Siemens): Siemens-owned mechanical drive systems specialist producing gearboxes for wind, cement, mining, and power generation. Directly overlaps Wikov in wind turbine and industrial gearboxes; benefits from Siemens' motor + electronics integration.

Emerging players

• Andritz (Hydropower / Hammerfest): Austrian technology group that is both a Wikov customer (tidal turbines via Hammerfest) and an adjacent player in hydropower equipment. Relevant comparability post-Litostroj acquisition as Wikov expands in hydro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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