Menzel Elektromotoren

What Menzel Elektromotoren does

Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH is a Berlin-area-headquartered (Hennigsdorf, since 2024) German manufacturer of large industrial electric motors, founded in 1927 and continuously family-owned across three generations under Managing Director Mathis Menzel. The company designs, manufactures, tests, and services three-phase asynchronous squirrel-cage motors (75 kW–25 MW, up to 13.8 kV), asynchronous slip-ring motors (75 kW–20 MW), DC motors (20 kW–2,000 kW, up to 1,000 V), and customized special motors including IP67, Ex ec/tc/p, crane-duty, and roller-table variants, all compliant with EN60034, IEC60034, VDE, DIN, and ISO standards. A distinctive capability is the in-house production of exact 100% interchangeable replicas of obsolete motor designs, supported by a proprietary full-load test field where customers can witness acceptance tests on site.

The business operates a direct B2B enterprise-sales model anchored by engineering consulting (drive-system design, grid analysis, motor adaptation) and an emergency 24/7 replacement service backed by air-freight logistics, supplemented by motor services — testing, overhauling, rewinding, commissioning, and after-sales support. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of custom and standard motors, technical consulting, and service contracts on a quote-based pricing model. Distribution is direct through seven wholly-owned European subsidiaries in Germany, Sweden, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Romania, with documented export activity to 75+ countries including active US project work. Industrial end-markets served include cement and building materials, mining, steel and rolling mills, oil & gas, power generation, water/wastewater, pulp and paper, plastics, food, recycling, marine and offshore (BV, RINA, LR, DNV, ABS certified), and hazardous-area applications. The firm is structured under the Menzel Industrieholding GmbH parent and reported 2025 EASA Karsten Moholt Achievement Award recognition alongside 2023 AEMT Product of the Year.

Name

Menzel Elektromotoren

Legal name

Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH

Website

https://menzel-motors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Menzel Elektromotoren is a third-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of large industrial electric motors (up to 25 MW and 13.8 kV), serving heavy-industry, marine, and hazardous-area customers worldwide through custom engineering, in-house testing, and a 24/7 emergency replacement service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electric Motors

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous) (IMAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB)

Keywords

• Industrial electric motors
• High voltage motors
• Three-phase asynchronous motors
• Custom motor manufacturing
• Motor repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Motor Sales: Sale of custom-made and standard industrial electric motors including three-phase asynchronous motors (squirrel cage and slip ring) up to 25 MW, DC motors up to 2000 kW, and special electric motors. Sales of generators and drive systems.
2. Engineering and Technical Consulting: Technical consulting services including drive system design, grid analysis, switch-on and operating condition evaluation, and optimal motor adaptation to customer applications.
3. Motor Services: Full load testing, modifications and alterations, overhauling and reconditioning, motor winding, commissioning and after-sales services, and 24/7 emergency support.
4. Replacement and Replica Motors: Fast replacement motors and custom replicas of damaged or obsolete motors with unique response times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Menzel Elektromotoren designs, manufactures, and delivers custom and standard large industrial electric motors — three-phase asynchronous squirrel cage motors (75 kW–25 MW, up to 13.8 kV), asynchronous slip ring motors (75 kW–20 MW), and DC motors (up to 2,000 kW, 1,000 V) — plus specialized motors (Ex-proof, IP67, crane duty, roller table, generators, drive systems). The company complements manufacturing with motor services including full-load testing, modifications, overhauling, winding, commissioning, and 24/7 emergency replacement for industrial plants worldwide.

Product overview

Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH is a German manufacturer of large industrial electric motors offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and customized drive solutions. The product lineup includes three core motor types: Three-phase asynchronous squirrel cage motors (75 kW–25 MW, up to 13.8 kV), asynchronous slip ring motors (75 kW–20 MW), and DC motors (up to 2,000 kW, 1,000 V). Additionally, the company provides special/customized electric motors for demanding applications including IP67 motors, explosion-proof (Ex ec, Ex tc, Ex p) motors, crane duty motors, roller table motors, generators, and complete drive systems. The product range is complemented by comprehensive services such as motor testing, modification, overhaul, and 24/7 emergency support. All products comply with EN60034, IEC60034, VDE, DIN, and ISO standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asynchronous Squirrel Cage Motors Three-phase asynchronous squirrel cage motors for industrial applications with power ratings from 75 kW to 25,000 kW (25 MW) and voltages from 220 V to 13,800 V. Available in cooling configurations IC 01, IC 06, IC 411, IC 416, IC 611, IC 616, IC 666, IC 81W, IC 86W, and IC 511 for heavy industrial plants.
• Asynchronous Slip Ring Motors Three-phase asynchronous slip ring motors with power ratings from 75 kW to 20,000 kW (20 MW), available with cooling options IC 01, IC 411, IC 611, IC 616, IC 666, IC 81W, and IC 511 for high-inertia industrial loads.
• DC Motors Direct current (DC) motors for heavy-duty industrial applications with power ratings from 20 kW to 2,000 kW and voltages from 160 V to 1,000 V.
• Special Electric Motors Customized special electric motors including slip-ring motors with brush lifting device, IP67 motors, Ex ec and Ex tc motors, pressurized Ex p motors for Zone 1 operation, crane duty motors, roller table motors, generators, rotating converter sets, and complete drive systems.
• Electric Motor Services Comprehensive electric motor services including full load test field testing, motor modifications and alterations, replicas and replacements, overhauling and reconditioning, coils and winding, commissioning and after-sales services, large motors in stock, and emergency replacement motors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest response times in the industry for custom motor solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Global industry association for electrical and mechanical apparatus. Mathis Menzel serves as Chairman of the EASA Board, indicating significant strategic involvement and leadership in the organization.
• AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based industry association for electrical and mechanical trades. Menzel won AEMT Award Product of the Year 2023.
• VDI (Association of German Engineers)minorOthersProfessional membership organization for engineers in Germany.
• ZVEH (Central Association of German Crafts)minorOthersCentral association representing German crafts and trades.
• VME (German Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Association)minorOthersIndustry association for electrical and mechanical engineering companies.
• BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers Association)minorOthersUK-based trade association for pump manufacturers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marelli Motori: Italian manufacturer specializing in industrial electric motors and generators, including high-power AC machines for heavy industry. Very close niche competitor to Menzel, particularly in European heavy-industrial and marine segments.
• WEG: Brazilian global manufacturer of industrial electric motors, generators, and drives. Directly competes with Menzel across low-, medium-, and high-voltage AC and DC motors for industrial applications worldwide.
• Brook Crompton: UK-origin manufacturer of industrial AC and DC electric motors. Directly comparable specialist competitor focused on industrial motor markets, including high-power and custom machines.
• VEM motors: German manufacturer of industrial low- and medium-voltage motors and drives. Direct mid-market German competitor to Menzel with similar European industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global Swiss-Swedish industrial group and one of the largest manufacturers of industrial electric motors (including high-power AC motors and drives). Directly comparable to Menzel in AC and DC motor product categories but operates at vastly larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• Nidec / Leroy-Somer: Nidec acquired Leroy-Somer, a French specialist in industrial AC and DC motors. Direct competitor to Menzel in industrial motors, with significantly larger global footprint and broader product range.
• Siemens: German industrial conglomerate with SIMOTICS motor portfolio covering low-, medium- and high-voltage industrial motors. Direct overlap with Menzel's AC motor range; serves similar heavy-industrial customers but with bundled drive/automation offerings.
• Regal Rexnord: US-based manufacturer of motors, bearings, and power transmission products including industrial AC/DC motors. Comparable to Menzel in industrial motor offering but serves a more standardized product mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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