What ABM Greiffenberger does

ABM Greiffenberger Antriebstechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of application-specific electric drive systems for industrial machinery, intralogistics, and mobile equipment. The company, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Marktredwitz, Germany, has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of senata GmbH (Freising) since October 2016. Its product portfolio combines electric motors (including SINOCHRON IE5-rated permanent-magnet synchronous motors and AC induction motors), gearboxes (helical, parallel-shaft, and bevel/angular variants), frequency inverters, and brakes — sold as standalone components or pre-configured geared-motor combinations and integrated drive systems. A 30-person in-house development team delivers custom-engineered solutions that pair customers' application requirements with modular building blocks, supported by vertical integration across motor, gearbox, inverter, and brake manufacturing under one roof.

The company targets primary industrial verticals of Transport & Logistics (forklifts, AGVs, conveyor systems, pallet trucks, overhead travelling cranes) and Electromobility (electric vehicles, commercial vehicles, electric boats, aerial work platforms, ground support equipment), with secondary exposure to Agriculture & Construction, Renewable Energy, and broad Industrial Machinery/Equipment Manufacturing. Sales occur through direct B2B enterprise engagement and a registered customer portal supporting documentation access. Pricing is quote-based, determined by technical configuration, application complexity, and order volume, with multi-year supply contracts typical for design-in programs at OEMs such as WITRON (used in EDEKA logistics centers) and BPW Bergische Achsen (ePower axle module for truck refrigeration). Five new product lines were launched or expanded during 2024, and the company received the European Transport Award for Sustainability in the 'Components and Aggregates' category alongside BPW. Headcount sits in the 501-1000 range; the company reports no public revenue and is privately held.

Name

ABM Greiffenberger

Legal name

ABM Greiffenberger Antriebstechnik GmbH

Website

https://abm-antriebe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ABM Greiffenberger Antriebstechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of application-specific electric drive systems — motors, gearboxes, frequency inverters, and integrated drive units — serving intralogistics, electromobility, and industrial machinery OEMs worldwide. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of senata GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drive Systems

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

AC Motors (Induction, Synchronous) (IMAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electric Drive Unit / E-Axle Manufacturing (Motors/Inverters/Gearboxes) (IMACACAC), Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

Keywords

• Industrial drive systems
• Electric motors
• Gearbox manufacturing
• Frequency inverters
• Custom drive solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Marktredwitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Drive Systems: Application and customer-specific electric drive solutions consisting of motors, gearboxes, brakes, and frequency inverters tailored to individual requirements. Solutions range from standard modular configurations to fully custom developments.
2. Standard Product Portfolio: Pre-configured drive components including induction motors, Sinochron synchronous motors, helical/parallel shaft/angular gearboxes, and frequency inverters sold as individual units or combined packages.
3. Engineering and Development Services: Custom development partnership services for application-specific drive system solutions developed in close cooperation with customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ABM Greiffenberger develops, manufactures, and sells application-specific electric drive systems — comprising electric motors (AC induction and SINOCHRON permanent magnet synchronous motors), gearboxes (helical, parallel shaft, bevel/angular), frequency inverters, brakes, and fully integrated drive units — sold as standard catalog components or as custom-engineered complete drive systems for industrial machinery and mobile applications. The company's offerings range from modular pre-configured combinations to fully bespoke developments co-engineered with the customer for specific performance, efficiency, and form-factor requirements.

Product overview

ABM Greiffenberger is a full-service provider specializing in application-specific and customer-specific drive solutions for stationary and mobile industrial applications. The product portfolio consists of electric motors (including SINOCHRON IE5-rated synchronous motors and AC induction motors), gearboxes (helical, parallel shaft, angular/bevel types), and frequency inverters—all available as standalone components or pre-configured geared motor combinations. These core products serve as building blocks that can be combined into complete drive systems tailored for specific applications such as material handling, forklifts, hoists, roller conveyors, AGVs, and electric vehicles. The company also offers custom individual developments for specialized applications. The modular system approach allows customers to receive cost-optimized, installation-ready solutions from a single source.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Motors (Elektromotoren) including SINOCHRON series AC induction motors and SINOCHRON permanently excited synchronous motors (IE5 premium efficiency) with sensorless control technology that calculates rotor speed and instantaneous rotor angle from electrical feedback, eliminating the need for expensive encoders. Used as direct drives or combined with gearboxes for industrial and mobile applications; service life up to 50,000 hours.
• Gearboxes & Geared Motors (Getriebe & Getriebemotoren) Helical, parallel shaft, angular (bevel), and flat gearboxes providing smooth operation and precise power transmission, available as standalone gearboxes or pre-configured geared motor combinations. Includes the FG182/FG282 parallel shaft series and high-contact-ratio helical gear technology (TDF Series) for high-load, low-noise operation.
• Frequency Inverters (Frequenzumrichter) Frequency inverters for controlling motor speed and power in multiple sizes with power outputs up to 2.2 kW. Features sensorless control, Ethernet connectivity, pluggable connections, IP54 protection rating, 250% overload capacity, and operating temperature range of -30 to +40°C.
• Drives for Hoists (Antriebe für Hebezeuge) Drive solutions for lifting applications including bridge cranes and overhead travelling cranes, featuring maximum reliability and dynamic running characteristics for stationary lifting equipment.
• Drives for Mobile Applications (Antriebe für mobile Anwendungen) — including TDB and TDH series Complete drive systems for mobile applications — including electric vehicles, forklifts, AGVs, pallet jacks, cleaning machines, and industrial trucks — providing traction, lifting, and steering solutions. Includes TDB Series two-stage bevel-helical gearbox drive units (drive torques up to 750 Nm) and TDH Series slim-design electric-steering hub-wheel drive units with integrated sensors for speed, rotor position, and temperature.
• Individual Developments (Individuelle Entwicklungen) Custom-engineered drive solutions developed in close cooperation with customers, providing competitive advantage through application-specific design and in-house manufacturing expertise for unique application requirements across all industrial and mobile segments served.

Quantifiable outcome

• IE5 premium energy efficiency class achieved with Sinochron motors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• WEG: Brazilian-headquartered global manufacturer of motors, gearboxes, generators, and drives with strong presence in industrial automation. Broad incumbent competing across many of ABM's verticals including material handling and renewable energy.
• Nidec: Global leader in electric motors ranging from small precision motors to industrial motors and EV traction motors. Overlaps with ABM in industrial motor segments and increasingly in EV/AGV drive applications.
• ABB: Global broad-line industrial manufacturer offering motors, drives, and integrated drive systems across industrial automation. Major incumbent competitor with deeper R&D resources and global OEM relationships compared to ABM's focused mid-power portfolio.
• Siemens (Innomotics): Siemens' former motors and drives business, now operating as independent Innomotics, is a large incumbent in industrial motors, gear units, and converters serving the same verticals as ABM with significantly broader portfolio and global scale.

Direct peers

• Bauer Gear Motor: German-based geared motor specialist (now part of Regal Rexnord) offering helical, bevel, and worm gearmotors for intralogistics and industrial applications. Direct peer in industrial geared motors with overlapping customer base.
• Nord Drivesystems: German family-owned manufacturer of gearmotors, motors, and frequency inverters serving intralogistics, conveyor technology, and industrial automation. Highly comparable in product mix, customer segments, and engineering-led B2B approach; also offers modular drive systems similar to ABM's approach.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of gearmotors, drive systems, and inverters for industrial automation, intralogistics, and mobile machinery. Comparable product portfolio and customer verticals, particularly in warehouse and material handling applications.
• SEW-Eurodrive: Germany-based global manufacturer of drive systems including gearmotors, motors, frequency inverters, and servo drives for intralogistics, material handling, and mobile applications. Closest direct comp to ABM given overlapping product portfolio (motors + gearboxes + inverters), B2B enterprise sales model, and emphasis on custom drive solutions.

Emerging players

• ebm-papst: German manufacturer of electric motors and fans with focus on energy-efficient EC motors. Overlaps with ABM in industrial motor technology and energy-efficiency positioning, though primarily focused on HVAC and ventilation rather than drive systems.
• Wittenstein: German specialist in high-precision gears, servo gearheads, and mechatronic drive systems. Adjacent specialization in precision planetary and right-angle gearboxes for robotics, AGVs, and high-end industrial applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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