BRUSH Power Generation

What BRUSH Power Generation does

BRUSH Power Generation (legally BRUSH SEM s.r.o.) is a Czech-based manufacturer of large-scale electrical generators and related power generation equipment, headquartered in Plzeň. The company specializes in synchronous generators with power output above 20 MVA, designed for gas and steam turbine drives in power plants, and is a leading global manufacturer in this power class. Its product portfolio includes synchronous generators (20 MVA to 1,000 MW), synchronous compensators for grid reactive power stabilization, large electric motors, and the proprietary PRISMIC® excitation systems for generator voltage control. The company has manufactured and exported over 3,000 generators worldwide, with production concentrated at the Plzeň facility featuring the Gigant Bay and New Hall production halls capable of building 1,000 MW class machines.

The business operates a direct enterprise B2B sales model, engaging power plant operators, utilities, and independent power producers requiring high-capacity generators for fossil fuel (gas and steam) power generation. BRUSH Power Generation provides the full equipment lifecycle: manufacturing, on-site assembly, commissioning, and recurring inspection and maintenance services — including servicing generators from other manufacturers, both at customer power plant sites and at the Plzeň facility. Pricing is custom and project-based, given the bespoke nature of large generator units. The customer base is concentrated in power plant operators and industrial plants requiring large electric motors.

The company traces its origins to 1924 under the ŠKODA brand, was acquired by BRUSH SEM in 2000, became part of Baker Hughes in 2022, and rebranded to BRUSH Power Generation in 2024. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Baker Hughes — an international corporation operating in 120+ countries — BRUSH Power Generation now leverages the parent's global distribution network to reach utility and industrial customers worldwide. Headcount is reported in the 1,001–5,000 range, consistent with a mid-sized industrial manufacturer operating a capital-intensive production facility.

Name

BRUSH Power Generation

Legal name

BRUSH SEM s.r.o.

Website

https://brush-sem.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BRUSH Power Generation is a Czech-based manufacturer of large-scale electrical generators (above 20 MVA) for gas and steam turbine power plants, serving global utility and industrial customers with synchronous generators, compensators, electric motors, and PRISMIC excitation systems, plus installation and aftermarket services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Generation Equipment

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Engines & Turbines (3510), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Steam Turbines & Turbogenerators (IMAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Turbines (Industrial & Utility-Scale) (IMAHAFAA), Synchronous Condensers & Dynamic Reactive Power Support (EUADAMAL)

Keywords

• Large power generators
• Synchronous compensators
• Excitation systems
• Industrial electric motors
• Turbine generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Pilsen

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Generator and Equipment Sales: Sale of large-scale electrical generators (20+ MVA), synchronous compensators, and electric motors to power plant operators worldwide. Equipment sales are one-time transactions with potential for aftermarket support.
2. Installation and Commissioning Services: Assembly and commissioning of generators and equipment at customer sites (power plants)
3. Inspection and Maintenance Services: Inspection and servicing of their own generators and those of other manufacturers, performed both at customer power plant locations and at their own facility in Plzen

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BRUSH Power Generation manufactures large synchronous generators with power output above 20 MVA designed for gas and steam turbine drives in power plants. The portfolio also includes synchronous compensators for grid reactive power compensation, large electric motors, and proprietary PRISMIC excitation systems. The company provides on-site assembly, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance services for its own generators and those of other manufacturers.

Product overview

BRUSH Power Generation is a leading global manufacturer of synchronous generators with power output above 20 MVA, primarily designed for gas and steam turbine drives. The product portfolio consists of core generator products complemented by synchronous compensators, electric motors, and PRISMIC® excitation systems. The company also provides assembly, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance services for its products and generators from other manufacturers. All products are manufactured at the Plzeň, Czech Republic facility, which has produced over 3,000 generators exported globally. Since 2022, the company has been part of Baker Hughes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRISMIC®: Excitation systems manufactured by the company.

Products and services

• Synchronous Generators above 20 MVA
• Synchronous Compensators
• Large Electric Motors
• PRISMIC Excitation Systems
• Assembly and Commissioning Services
• Generator Inspection and Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 generators manufactured and exported worldwide

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Baker HughescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022BRUSH SEM (now BRUSH Power Generation) became part of Baker Hughes in 2022. Baker Hughes is an international corporation operating in 120+ countries, specializing in energy and industrial technologies. This acquisition provides BRUSH Power Generation with global distribution reach and integration into Baker Hughes' energy technology portfolio.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Emerging players

• Ingeteam: Spanish manufacturer of generators, motors, and excitation/control systems for energy and industrial markets. Comparable to BRUSH in the niche of high-MVA generators and excitation systems, though smaller and more focused on renewables-adjacent applications.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Supplies large electric motors, generators, and excitation systems across industrial and utility markets. Comparable to BRUSH in the motor and generator product lines, and competes on excitation systems adjacent to PRISMIC®.
• GE Vernova: Spun out of GE in 2024, GE Vernova is a global power-generation OEM offering heavy-duty gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. Highly comparable to BRUSH on the generator side, but with a much larger integrated portfolio and global service network.
• Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions: Supplies steam turbines, hydro generators, and large thermal power generation equipment globally. Comparable to BRUSH in the heavy-duty generator and steam turbogenerator segments, particularly for thermal and hydro power plants.
• Siemens Energy: Global incumbent in power generation equipment, including large steam and gas turbogenerators. Directly comparable to BRUSH as a major OEM of utility-scale generators, but operates a much broader portfolio (turbines, grid technology, service) than BRUSH's generator-focused niche.
• Mitsubishi Power: Supplies gas and steam turbines along with associated generators for utility-scale power plants worldwide. Comparable to BRUSH as a turbogenerator supplier, with a broader turbine-and-generation integrated offering and strong Asia-Pacific footprint.

Direct peers

• WEG: Brazilian manufacturer of industrial electric motors, generators, and power generation systems up to large MVA ratings. Comparable to BRUSH as a generator specialist with a strong service network and growing global presence in industrial and utility applications.
• Andritz: Austrian-headquartered equipment manufacturer with a large hydro and turbogenerator business, including large MVA-class generators. Directly comparable to BRUSH in the high-MVA generator niche, especially for hydro and thermal applications.
• Ansaldo Energia: Italian OEM of large gas and steam turbines, generators, and service for power generation. Comparable to BRUSH as a specialist turbogenerator manufacturer with a strong service aftermarket, particularly in EMEA markets.
• Doosan Škoda Power: Czech-based steam turbine OEM with deep heritage in Plzeň (former Škoda Energy) — historically the sister company to BRUSH's ŠKODA-era generator operations. Direct comparable as a fellow Central European specialist in utility-scale turbogenerator equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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