Troyer

What Troyer does

Troyer AG is an Italian-headquartered, family-owned engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1934 in Sterzing/Vipiteno, South Tyrol, that develops, constructs, and supplies electromechanical equipment for hydroelectric power plants. Its core offerings cover the full equipment package — Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis turbines; generators; industrial ball valves; control and automation systems; SCADA-based visualization and remote-control systems; and power-grid control technology — delivered either as turnkey 'Complete Solutions' or as modular components. A distinct in-house product line is the eBlock, a standardized micro hydropower plant packaged into a 20-foot sea container with integrated turbine, generator, on-board automation, up to four independent power circuits, 100% black-start capability, and remote control via satellite telephone.

The company operates as a project-based business with multi-year contract cadences and custom pricing tied to capacity, turbine type, automation scope, and service package. It monetizes through one-time equipment sales alongside recurring professional-services revenue from modernization, renewal and optimization, spare parts, preventive maintenance, and a 24/7 service hotline. Customer segments are primarily municipal and regional energy utilities (Hydro Dolomiti ENEL, Axpo Power, EW Zermatt, ewl, WWZ, KWOG), with secondary exposure to rail infrastructure (ÖBB) and industrial/agricultural operators (Secacao Group). Troyer is a member of the HTI Gruppe (Hydro Turbina International) corporate group and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in Switzerland (Troyer Suisse AG, Flums) and India (Troyer Hydro Pvt. Ltd., Noida/New Delhi), supplemented by a network of regional channel partners across Norway, Iceland, Georgia, Colombia, Mexico, Central America, and Swiss cantons.

Name

Troyer

Legal name

Troyer AG

Website

https://troyer.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Troyer is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1934 that designs, builds, and services electromechanical equipment — including Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis turbines, control systems, and the eBlock containerized hydropower plant — for hydroelectric utilities, industrial operators, and rail infrastructure across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydropower Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Turbines, Generators & Hydromechanical Equipment Manufacturing (OEMs) (EUACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Turbines, Generators & Balance-of-Plant Equipment Manufacturing (EUAMAHAF), Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ), Hydroelectric Turbines & Governors (IMAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Hydropower equipment manufacturing
• Turbine manufacturing
• Electromechanical plant equipment
• Power plant automation
• SCADA control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterzing

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydropower Equipment Sales: Sale of complete electromechanical equipment for hydropower plants including turbines (Pelton, Kaplan, Francis), ball valves, control systems, automation, and visualization systems. Project-based revenue from design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom hydropower solutions.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service contracts, spare parts supply, preventive maintenance, and technical hotline support for hydropower plants. Revitalization and modernization services for existing plants including system testing, fault diagnosis, optimization, and component replacement.
3. System Integration and Automation: Design and implementation of control and automation systems, SCADA systems, and power grid control solutions for hydropower facilities.
4. Renewal and Optimization: Modernization of existing power plants through restructuring or replacement of installed components, automation of plants and catchments, and manufacturing/supply of spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Troyer develops, manufactures, and supplies complete electromechanical equipment for hydroelectric power plants, including Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis turbines, generators, electrical systems, industrial ball valves, control and automation systems, SCADA-based visualization, and power grid control (Netzleittechnik). The company also delivers the proprietary eBlock containerized micro hydropower plant and provides lifecycle services including modernization (Erneuerung und Optimierung) and 24/7 service and maintenance with spare parts supply.

Product overview

Troyer is a hydropower engineering company offering a portfolio of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower plants. The core offering consists of Complete Solutions (Komplettlösungen) — full electromechanical equipment packages combining turbines, generators, electrical systems, and automation — complemented by individual product lines: Turbines (Pelton, Kaplan, Francis), Ball Valves (Kugelhähne), Visualization and Remote Control Systems, Control and Automation, Power Grid Control Systems, and the eBlock containerized micro hydropower plant. Services include Renewal and Optimization (modernization of existing plants) and Service & Maintenance (24/7 support and spare parts). The portfolio is architecture as a platform (complete solutions) plus modular components and services, allowing customers to purchase individual products or full turnkey installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eBlock: Compact hydropower solution built into a 20' sea container acting as a powerhouse, featuring 1-4 jet Pelton turbine with directly coupled generator, complete automation, and remote control capability

Products and services

• Komplettlösungen (Complete Solutions) Complete electromechanical equipment supply package for hydropower plants, including turbines, generators, electrical systems, control and automation technology, delivered as a turnkey project for utility and industrial customers.
• Turbinen (Pelton, Kaplan, Francis turbines) Custom-engineered turbines for hydropower generation across varying head and flow requirements, including Pelton, Kaplan, and Francis designs with associated regulation and automation.
• Kugelhähne (Ball Valves) Industrial ball valves for flow control and isolation in hydropower plant applications.
• Visualisierungs- und Fernsteuerungssystem (SCADA Visualization and Remote Control) SCADA-based visualization and remote control system for monitoring and operating hydropower plants, enabling centralized oversight of distributed generation assets.
• Steuerung & Automation (Control and Automation Systems) Control systems and automation technology for hydropower plant operations and process management.
• Netzleittechnik (Power Grid Control System) Control system for power grid management, integrating power generation, distribution, and feed-in monitoring for distributed generation networks.
• Erneuerung und Optimierung (Renewal and Optimization Services) Modernization, revitalization, and optimization services for existing hydropower plants, including system testing, fault diagnosis, component replacement, and automation upgrades.
• Service & Maintenance Fast-response technical support, spare parts delivery, preventive maintenance, and 24/7 hotline service for hydropower installations.
• eBlock (Containerized Micro Hydropower Plant) Pre-packaged hydropower solution built into a 20-foot sea container featuring 1-4 jet Pelton turbine with directly coupled generator, complete on-board automation, up to 4 independent power circuits, 100% black-start capability without external energy, remote control via satellite telephone, and island operation capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 years of continuous operation in hydropower sector since 1934
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Taubane Teknikk (Lars Stenmoe)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian partner providing sales and support for Troyer hydropower solutions in Norway. Contact: Majorveien 14, 2030 Nannestad, Norway. Phone: +47 91118131
• EWA – energieUriregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss energy company partner (Herrengasse 1 / 6460 Altdorf, Switzerland) representing Troyer in the Uri canton region.
• HNSA Ingenieros SAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColombian engineering company (Medellin – Antioquia, +57 604 444 1600) serving as partner for Troyer in Colombia.
• MaprimaqregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Guatemala region covering Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Contact: Guatemala Ciudad, +502 2440 1840.
• TSI International LTDregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican partner (Prol. 13 de Septiembre #39, Col. Niños Héroes, Querétaro, Qro. Mx. C.P. 76010, +52 442 215 2458) representing Troyer in Mexico.
• Gunnar HafsteinssonregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIcelandic representative for Troyer hydropower solutions. Contact: Höfuðborgarsvæði, +354 853 2119.
• Mikheil DolbadzeregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorgia-based partner and contact person for Troyer in the Georgian market. Email: [email protected]
• HTI GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHTI Group (Hydro Turbina International) is the parent group of Troyer, providing corporate structure and shared resources across hydropower companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canyon Hydro: US/Europe-based specialist manufacturer of small hydro turbines (Pelton, Francis, Turgo) and complete electromechanical packages for the small hydro segment — similar product breadth, similar customer type, similar scale to Troyer.
• Kössler: Austrian manufacturer of small hydro turbines and electromechanical equipment headquartered in Austria, with comparable product portfolio (Pelton/Francis/Kaplan) and an Alpine European customer footprint that overlaps directly with Troyer's home market.
• Mavel: Czech specialist OEM of Pelton, Francis, Kaplan and Turgo turbines plus control systems for small and medium hydropower plants, with international references across Europe, Latin America and Asia — directly comparable niche-hydro peer to Troyer.
• VAG-Armaturen (VAG Group): German manufacturer of valves and hydraulic equipment for hydropower and water infrastructure, including penstocks and ball valves that overlap with Troyer's Kugelhähne (ball valve) product line and address the same utility customers.
• Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon: UK-headquartered specialist manufacturer of Pelton, Francis and Turgo turbines for small and medium hydro with similar project-based, multi-country execution model and a focus on refurbishment and small hydro — closely comparable in product mix and customer segment to Troyer.

Broad incumbents

• Voith Hydro: Major incumbent OEM of hydro turbines, generators, and automation systems with global installed base across utility-scale and small hydro — directly competes with Troyer on turbine scope and integrated electromechanical packages, also offering digital monitoring and grid integration.
• ANDRITZ Hydro: Global market-leading electromechanical equipment supplier and EPC contractor for large and small hydropower plants, including turbine-generators, automation, and digital hydro solutions — directly overlapping Troyer's core product lines but at vastly greater scale and with utility-grade EPC execution.
• GE Renewable Energy (Hydro): Supplies hydro turbines (including Pelton/Francis), generators, and control systems as part of its broader renewable portfolio, providing large-utility-grade equipment that competes directly with Troyer's electromechanical packages.
• Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Hydropower: Although primarily a marine and engine OEM, Wärtsilä operates in the broader hydro lifecycle/optimization space and represents the kind of larger diversified power-equipment player whose capital and digital capability could substitute for Troyer's service offering.

Emerging players

• Kirloskar Brothers: Indian-headquartered pump and turbine manufacturer active in small hydro, with comparable project execution in the Indian and South Asian market where Troyer Hydro Pvt. Ltd. also competes — a regional/applicable peer in emerging-market hydro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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