Gmeinder Getriebe

What Gmeinder Getriebe does

GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH (trading as Gmeinder Getriebe) is a German engineering company founded in 1913 by Anton Gmeinder in Mosbach, Baden-Württemberg, specializing in the design, manufacture, and aftermarket servicing of wheelset gearboxes for rail-bound vehicles. Since its acquisition by Czech machinery conglomerate Wikov Industry a.s. in spring 2019 and a subsequent corporate restructuring in 2020 that consolidated all operating entities into the current GmbH, the company has operated as a focused rail-drives subsidiary within the Wikov group.

The product portfolio is built around five core gearbox categories — gearboxes for rail maintenance vehicles, locomotives, EMUs/metro, trams, and DMUs — covering bevel, spur, hypoid, and hydrostatic drive architectures. Beyond new-build manufacture, the company runs a multi-brand service and repair business, recently augmented by the installation of a Wheelset Press MAE RADS 2-250 in autumn 2024 that enables complete wheelset overhaul and new drive assembly. The "Rundum Sorglos Paket" (All-Around Carefree Package) and a full spare-parts catalogue round out the aftermarket offering. Gmeinder cites gearbox operational lifespans exceeding 35 years and serves customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with stated reach on all five continents.

Gmeinder generates revenue through custom one-off gearbox manufacturing, recurring spare-parts supply, and aftermarket service contracts with rail OEMs, operators, and lessors (including Deutsche Bahn, DSB, Stadler, PESA, Siemens, Alpha Trains, Newag, Kirow, TRSC, LKAB). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales from Mosbach headquarters with a network of country-specific trading and service representatives spanning roughly a dozen European and Asian markets. Quality credentials include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, DIN EN 15085-2 CL4, ECM certification under EU Regulation 2019/779, and Deutsche Bahn Q1 supplier rating. Stated annual revenue is €17 million.

Name

Gmeinder Getriebe

Legal name

GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH

Website

https://gmeinder.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gmeinder Getriebe designs and manufactures custom wheelset gearboxes for rail-bound vehicles. Founded in 1913 in Mosbach, Germany, and owned by Czech conglomerate Wikov Industry since 2019, the firm serves rail OEMs and operators across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Vehicle Gearboxes

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE), Bogie/Truck, Wheelset & Bearing Shop Services (Reprofiling, Overhaul) (TLAKAIAD), Driveline & Propeller Shaft Manufacturing (Driveshafts/U-joints/CV joints) (IMACAHAF)

Keywords

• Rail vehicle gearboxes
• Axle gearboxes
• Rail maintenance vehicles
• Railway spare parts
• Rail drive systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mosbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Gearbox Manufacturing: Development, construction, and production of customer-specific gearboxes and drives for rail vehicles including spur, bevel, and hypoid gear configurations
2. Service and Repair: Maintenance and repair of own and third-party gearboxes including complete wheelset overhaul, inspection, analysis, and product improvement measures
3. Spare Parts: Supply of high-quality spare parts for gearboxes including housings, spur pinion shafts, spur wheels, bevel gears, bevel pinion shafts, drive shafts, torque supports, rolling bearings, shift cylinders, and other components

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GGT Gmeinder Getriebetechnik GmbH is a designer and manufacturer of customer-specific axle gearboxes (Radsatzgetriebe) and complete drive systems for rail-bound vehicles, including bevel, spur, and hypoid gear configurations. The company also provides maintenance, repair, inspection, and overhaul services for its own and third-party rail gearboxes, along with spare parts supply.

Product overview

GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH is a leading European manufacturer of axles gearboxes (Radsatzgetriebe) for rail vehicles. The product portfolio centers on five main gearbox categories for different rail applications: Gearboxes for Rail Maintenance Vehicles, Locomotives, Trams, EMUs/Metro, and DMUs. The company also offers comprehensive service capabilities including the new Wheelset Press MAE RADS 2-250, the 'Rundum Sorglos Paket' (All-Around Carefree Package) for complete wheelset overhaul, and spare parts supply. Products are exported globally to EU countries, the Middle East, and Asia, with gearboxes having operational lifespans exceeding 35 years. Since 2019, the company has been part of the Wikov Industry group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gearboxes for Rail Maintenance Vehicles Specialized gearboxes for maintenance and special-purpose rail vehicles, including hydrostatic drive systems for rail cranes and inspection vehicles. Targeted at operators of railway track maintenance equipment.
• Gearboxes for Locomotives Radsatzgetriebe (axle gearboxes) for mainline and shunting locomotives, including Tatzlager designs. Built for high torque transmission and durability under demanding operating conditions.
• Gearboxes for Trams Gearboxes for low-floor trams and urban rail vehicles, including fully suspended individual wheel drives. Designed for compact dimensions and quiet operation in urban environments.
• Gearboxes for EMUs and Metro Partially suspended and fully suspended axle gearboxes with hollow shaft design for electric multiple units and metro vehicles. Engineered for efficient power transmission in frequent stop-start operations.
• Gearboxes for DMUs Helical-bevel gearboxes with reversing shift for diesel-powered multiple unit trains. Built for reliable operation across varied terrain and climate conditions.
• All-Around Carefree Package (Rundum Sorglos Paket) Complete wheelset overhaul service covering axle bearing, wheel, brake disc, axle shaft, and gearbox servicing. Targeted at rail operators seeking full lifecycle support.
• Spare Parts Supply of high-quality spare parts for gearboxes including housings, pinion shafts, spur gears, bevel gears, drive shafts, torque supports, roller bearings, shift cylinders, and other components.
• Wheelset Press MAE RADS 2-250 Service Capability Industrial wheelset pressing equipment used to deliver complete wheelset overhaul, dismounting/mounting wheels, brake discs, and gear components for rail vehicle maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ year gearbox lifecycle, often significantly longer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpha Trains GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2023More than 10-year partnership for gearbox maintenance, optimization, and overhaul. Extended with two further framework contracts for gearbox overhaul. Gmeinder has reliably overhauled the large number of gearboxes in Alpha Trains' possession with high quality. These collaborations are essential to ensure the high reliability of Alpha Trains' locomotive fleet.
• Wikov Industry a.s.coreOthers · 1 January 2019Wikov Industry, headquartered in Prague, acquired Gmeinder in spring 2019. Wikov is a leading European gearbox manufacturer. The acquisition enabled rapid synergies, defined the market of two former competitors, and enabled cooperation on large, interesting, and technically demanding projects such as single-stage gearboxes for electric locomotives.
• Hans Buch A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Denmark
• M. Buttkereit Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for United Kingdom
• DahlrailminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Netherlands and Norway/Sweden (O.J. Dahl)
• Peter Renz Sp. z.o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Poland
• Pasch y Cia., S.A.U.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Spain and Portugal
• Rail Trade s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Slovakia and Czech Republic
• Ing.-Buro R. KropejminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
• RAIM Precision Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Korea
• Hua Hong Seng Co. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrading and service representative for Thailand

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Alstom SA: One of the world's largest rail OEMs and service providers. Sources drivetrain and gearbox content for trams, EMUs and locomotives, partly overlapping with the customer base Gmeinder serves (e.g., similar operators and platforms).
• Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA: Major Tier-1 supplier of complete rail drivetrain systems (engines, transmissions, propulsion packages). A direct competitor to Gmeinder in rail gearboxes but with vastly broader scope covering hydro power, paper machinery and industrial services.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Global driveline and chassis technology supplier serving rail, commercial vehicle and automotive markets. Competes with Gmeinder in rail transmission and axle gearboxes, while also offering motors, controls and integrated propulsion systems.
• Hitachi Rail: Global rail systems integrator providing rolling stock, signaling and propulsion equipment. Overlaps with Gmeinder in rail drivetrain content, particularly for intercity EMUs and metros, and competes for OEM and operator mind-share.
• Siemens Mobility (Flender): Supplies rail vehicles and rail-specific drive technology through its Flender mechanical drives portfolio. A qualified supplier to many of the same OEMs (Siemens itself, DB) that Gmeinder serves, competing on rail gearboxes and integrated drivetrains.

Direct peers

• David Brown Santasalo: Specialist industrial gearbox manufacturer serving heavy-duty applications including rail, mining, marine and energy. Direct competitor to Gmeinder in custom-engineered gear units and aftermarket service for rail and adjacent heavy industries.
• Wikov Industry a.s. Parent company and a leading European gearbox manufacturer based in Prague. Directly comparable as a designer and manufacturer of industrial gearboxes including for rail vehicles; Wikov and Gmeinder have explicitly positioned themselves as combining two former competitors to win larger drivetrain programs.

Emerging players

• NIDEC Corporation: Global motor and drive specialist with growing activity in rail traction motors and integrated electric drivetrains. Increasingly competes for propulsion content that overlaps with traditional mechanical gearbox suppliers like Gmeinder, particularly on EMU/metro platforms.

Others

• Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz SA: Polish rail OEM (Jazz Duo low-floor trams) and a named Gmeinder customer. Relevant as a peer in shaping demand for tram gearboxes and in defining specifications for low-floor urban rail drivetrains.
• Stadler Rail AG: Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer and an existing Gmeinder customer (RegioShuttle DMU gearboxes). Listed as a peer because it shapes gearbox specifications and procurement for many of the same rail segments (DMUs, EMUs, locomotives).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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