What Woodcomp Propellers does

Woodcomp Propellers is a Czech Republic-based manufacturer of aircraft propellers, formed in 2000 through the merger of the two largest Czech propeller producers. The company designs and manufactures fixed-pitch wooden, ground-adjustable, in-flight variable pitch, and EASA-certified variable pitch propellers for piston-engine aircraft up to 160 HP, serving the general aviation market — light sport, ultralight, experimental, and certified piston-aircraft segments — through a global dealer network spanning more than 30 countries. Named leadership covers Quality (Vilem Pompe), Production (Karel Philipp), and Accounting (Andrea Matviakova), with corporate operations based in Odolena Voda, Czech Republic.

The company's product portfolio spans in-house ground-adjustable and in-flight variable-pitch propellers as well as EASA Type-Certified variable pitch units. Notable lines include the KW-30 and KW-31 series oriented at Rotax 915iS and 916iS engine platforms, alongside legacy SR2000 and VARIA series. Propellers are constructed using a proprietary wood-composite approach that pairs wood with carbon, glass, and aramid fiber reinforcement. The firm holds EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA), Production Organization Approval (POA), Part-145 maintenance organization approval, EASA Type Certificate P.177, plus Czech CAA (SK) and Czech Light Aircraft Association (LAA CR) authorizations.

Monetization is driven by direct propeller sales and replacement units to aircraft owners and OEMs, distributed through an authorized dealer network and aftermarket service channels, supplemented by partnerships with McCauley (channel) and Jihostroj Velešín (technology and government components). The firm maintains ongoing airworthiness obligations, including Service Bulletin SB 12/00 scheduled to take effect in February 2026. Recent lifecycle actions include the scheduled end-of-support for the SR2000 and VARIA series effective July 2025, indicating a deliberate narrowing of the certified product set around newer engine platforms.

Name

Woodcomp Propellers

Legal name

Woodcomp Propellers s.r.o.

Website

https://woodcomp.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woodcomp Propellers is a Czech manufacturer of EASA-certified wood-composite propellers for piston-engine aircraft up to 160 HP, serving the general aviation market through a global dealer network spanning more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Propellers

SIC

Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Propellers, Rotors & Open-Rotor Propulsors (IMABADAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft propellers
• Composite propellers
• Variable pitch propellers
• EASA certified propellers
• Wooden aircraft propellers

Headquarters

HQ city

Odolena Voda

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Propeller Sales: Primary revenue from design, development, and manufacturing of wooden and composite aircraft propellers for various aircraft types including ultralight, light sport, and certified aircraft. Product lines include fixed wooden propellers, ground-adjustable propellers, in-flight adjustable propellers, and EASA-certified variable pitch propellers.
2. Maintenance and Overhaul Services: Maintenance and overhaul services for Woodcomp's own propeller products. Additionally provides sales and service for McCauley propellers, expanding service revenue streams.
3. Aftermarket Accessories: Sales of complementary products including aluminum and composite spinners (240mm, 275mm diameters), protective sleeves, and reduction spacers for various engine types.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woodcomp Propellers designs, develops, manufactures, and tests aircraft propellers combining traditional wooden core construction with modern composite materials (carbon, glass, and aramid fibers). The portfolio covers fixed wooden propellers, ground-adjustable propellers, in-flight variable pitch propellers (hydraulic, electric, and mechanical control systems), and EASA type-certified variable pitch propellers for ultralight, light sport, certified, gyroplane, and powered paraglider aircraft. The company also provides propeller maintenance and overhaul services (including McCauley propeller service), accessories such as spinners, protective sleeves, and reduction spacers, supported by an in-house LAA-certified testing facility.

Product overview

Woodcomp Propellers is a Czech manufacturer of aircraft propellers established in 2000 through the merger of two major Czech propeller producers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of propeller products including: Fix Wooden Propellers (SR series for various engines), On-the-Ground Adjustable Propellers (SR 116, SR 200, WINGLET, KLASSIC, PROPULS), In-Flight Adjustable Propellers (SR 3000N electric, KW-20W/KW-21 hydraulic, VAR mechanical), EASA Type Certified Propellers (KW-30, KW-31 for Rotax 915iS/916iS), PPG Fixed Wooden Propellers for powered paragliders, and accessories (spinners, protective sleeves, spacers). The company also provides maintenance and overhaul services for its own propellers as well as McCauley propellers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SR Fixed Wooden Propellers Fixed-pitch wooden propellers made from laminated ash or beech wood with composite leading edge protection, available in multiple models (SR 15, SR 23, SR 16, SR 29, SR 30, SR 31, SR 32, SR 35, SR 36, SR 39) for various piston engines including Rotax, Trabant, VW, Jabiru, and Subaru. Designed for ultralight and light sport aircraft owners/operators.
• SR Ground-Adjustable Propellers Ground-adjustable propellers (SR 116, SR 116 W, SR 200, SR 200 B) for ground pitch setting, available in wood-carbon, wood-composite, and wood-Lignostone configurations with 2 or 3 blades for engines up to 115 HP with reduction gearboxes.
• In-Flight Variable Pitch Propellers (SR 3000N, KW-20W, KW-21, VAR) In-flight variable pitch propellers covering electromechanical (SR 3000N, 2- and 3-blade, up to 115 HP, optional feathering), hydraulic constant-speed (KW-20W up to 115 HP, KW-21 three-blade up to 115 HP, max diameter 1744 mm), and mechanical (VAR, 2- and 3-blade up to 100 HP, optional feathering, single-acting pull-rope safety control) configurations. Used by ultralight and light sport aircraft operators.
• KW-30 and KW-31 EASA Type-Certified Variable Pitch Propellers

Quantifiable outcome

• Propellers certified for piston engines up to 160HP (KW-30/KW-31) with maximum operating speed of 2550rpm
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• McCauley Propellers (McCauley Accessory Development Corporation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodcomp provides sales and service for McCauley propellers, expanding their product and service offerings beyond their own manufactured products to include McCauley aluminum fixed-pitch propellers and de-ice boot replacement services.
• Jihostroj VelešíncoreTechnology or IntegrationJihostroj Velešín manufactures the gear pump-type propeller governor used in Woodcomp's hydraulic variable pitch propeller systems. The governor is integrated into the KW-20W and KW-21 hydraulic propeller systems to generate servo pressure for pitch changes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MT-Propeller: MT-Propeller is a German manufacturer of composite propellers for ultralight, LSA, and certified aircraft. It is a direct competitor to Woodcomp across variable-pitch and ground-adjustable product lines, serving the same Rotax-driven engine platforms.
• Hoffmann Propeller: Hoffmann is a German maker of composite and wood-composite propellers for light aircraft, ultralights, and motorgliders. It directly competes with Woodcomp in the European LSA/ultralight segment with overlapping variable-pitch and fixed products.
• Airmaster Propellers: Airmaster is a New Zealand-based propeller manufacturer focused on ground-adjustable composite propellers for ultralight and light sport aircraft. It is a direct competitor in Woodcomp's ground-adjustable product category, particularly for Rotax-powered airframes.
• Duc Propellers (Sky-Tec / Duc Hélices): Duc Hélices is a French manufacturer of composite and wooden propellers for ultralight, PPG, and light aircraft. It directly competes with Woodcomp in fixed wooden and composite propeller categories, especially across European and African markets.
• Sensenich Propeller: Sensenich is a US-based propeller manufacturer producing wood, composite, and ground-adjustable propellers for LSA, ultralight, and experimental aircraft. It overlaps with Woodcomp's wood and composite propeller ranges for similar Rotax/Subaru/BMW engine platforms.
• McCauley Propeller Systems (Textron Aviation): McCauley is a US-based propeller OEM whose products Woodcomp sells and services through a partnership. It is both a direct competitor (aluminum fixed-pitch propellers for certified aircraft) and a partner/overlap on certified maintenance work.
• Ivoprop (Alexander Schleicher GmbH): Ivoprop is a German manufacturer of composite and wood-composite propellers for motorgliders and light aircraft. It directly competes with Woodcomp in the European propeller market, particularly for Rotax-powered sailplanes and LSA.

Broad incumbents

• Hartzell Propeller: Hartzell is a major US propeller manufacturer supplying certified and general aviation aircraft worldwide. It is a broader incumbent operating across the same aerospace propulsion segment as Woodcomp, but at a larger scale across commercial, general aviation, and military.

Others

• Rotax (BRP-Rotax): Rotax is the dominant supplier of light aircraft piston engines (912/914/915iS/916iS) that drive most of Woodcomp's propeller demand. It is the key ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but its product roadmap and installed base directly shape Woodcomp's addressable market.
• AutoGyro / Cavalon: AutoGyro is a German manufacturer of gyroplanes (Cavalon) that is a key OEM customer of Woodcomp's KW-30/KW-3(X) propellers. It is an ecosystem partner driving certified rotorcraft propeller demand rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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