Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG

What Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG does

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG is the drive technology division of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, a 100% family-owned global technology group headquartered in Germany. Within the parent group, Voith Turbo designs and supplies drive components and power transmission systems deployed in industrial plants, road and rail vehicles, and marine applications worldwide. The division operates alongside two sister divisions—Voith Hydro (hydropower turbines and generators, producing approximately a quarter of global hydropower energy) and Voith Paper (paper machines and papermaking systems)—forming the three Group Divisions through which Voith conducts its operating business.

The core technology portfolio centers on engineered drive systems and mechanical power transmission, supplemented by digital applications and systems integration capabilities developed under the group's "Inside Innovation" program. Voith Turbo also supports its installed base through a dedicated aftermarket service operation (Turbo Service), spanning maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle support. The parent group extends the platform into adjacent areas including hydrogen storage technologies and artificial intelligence-enabled industrial applications, signaling an intent to layer digital and energy-transition capabilities onto the legacy mechanical-engineering business.

The revenue model is industrial B2B, monetizing capital equipment sales (drives and components) plus recurring service revenue across long asset lifecycles in energy, paper, raw materials, and transport end-markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no customer-level pricing mechanics are documented in available materials. Customer segments are organized horizontally by industry vertical (Energy, Paper Industry, Transport Sector, Raw Materials Industry), with no named customer logos, segment-level revenue split, or pricing tier details available. The company is governed through a Shareholders' Committee and Supervisory Board overseeing the Management Board, reflecting the family-controlled ownership structure.

Name

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://voithturbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG is the drive technology division of family-owned Voith Group, supplying power transmission components for industrial plants, road and rail vehicles, and marine applications worldwide, with supporting digital and service capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Transmission and Drive Technology

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (33361), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Generators, Alternators & Power Electronics (Gen-sets, VFDs, converters) (IMAJAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Propellers & Waterjets (IMAJAHAE)

Keywords

• Power transmission systems
• Drive technology components
• Industrial drive engineering
• Marine propulsion drives
• Rail vehicle drives

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidenheim An Der Brenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Core offering

Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG manufactures and supplies drive components and drive technology for industrial plants, road and rail vehicles, and marine (waters) applications. As one of three Group Divisions of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, its drive components are deployed in power transmission solutions across multiple industries worldwide, supported by lifecycle service offerings (Turbo Service).

Product overview

Voith operates as a diversified global technology company organized into three core divisions: Voith Hydro (hydropower turbines and generators), Voith Paper (paper machines and papermaking systems), and Voith Turbo (drive components for industrial, road/rail, and marine applications). The company also offers hydrogen storage technologies as part of its innovation portfolio. Each division is supported by specialized service offerings (HyService, Servolution, Turbo Service) covering the full lifecycle of their respective equipment. The portfolio is unified by digital applications and artificial intelligence capabilities under the 'Inside Innovation' initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voith Hydro: Hydropower turbines and generators division - produces a quarter of energy generated worldwide from hydropower
• Voith Paper
• Voith Turbo

Products and services

• Voith Turbo Drive Components Drive components and drive technology for industrial plants, road and rail vehicles, and marine applications, providing power transmission solutions globally.
• Turbo Service (Drive System Services) Service offerings for drive systems and power transmission maintenance, supporting the full lifecycle of Voith Turbo equipment.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a major marine engine and propulsion systems provider, delivering ship power solutions and lifecycle services. It directly competes with Voith Turbo in marine drivetrains and propulsion, particularly for commercial vessels and offshore markets.
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems (MTU): MTU manufactures large engines, propulsion systems, and power generation units for marine, rail, and industrial use. It overlaps directly with Voith Turbo's marine and rail drive and propulsion offerings and supplies comparable industrial customers.
• MAN Energy Solutions: MAN Energy Solutions supplies large-bore diesel and gas engines, turbochargers, and propulsion systems for marine and power generation applications. It competes with Voith Turbo in marine drives and has overlapping service and aftermarket positions.
• Bonfiglioli: Bonfiglioli is a global manufacturer of gearboxes, gearmotors, inverters, and drive systems for industrial automation, marine, and renewable energy. It directly competes with Voith Turbo in industrial drives and gearboxes and serves overlapping industrial OEM customers in Europe.
• Dana Incorporated: Dana is a drivetrain specialist supplying axles, driveshafts, and powertrain components for commercial vehicles and industrial markets. It competes directly with Voith Turbo in commercial vehicle and off-highway drive systems with comparable customer base.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth supplies drive and motion control technology, gearboxes, hydraulic drives, and power electronics for industrial plant and mobile applications. It is a direct peer to Voith Turbo in industrial drives and overlaps in marine and heavy-duty drivetrain segments.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: ZF is a global drivetrain and chassis technology company, supplying transmissions, axles, and drive components to road and rail vehicles and industrial machinery. It directly competes with Voith Turbo's road and rail drive technology offerings and serves overlapping OEM customers worldwide.
• Allison Transmission: Allison Transmission manufactures fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems for commercial vehicles, defense, and off-highway applications. It directly overlaps with Voith Turbo in road vehicle drivetrains, particularly in commercial and specialty vehicle segments.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB is a broad industrial incumbent producing drives, motors, generators, and power electronics across multiple end markets. Its drives and motion business competes with Voith Turbo's VFD and industrial drive offerings, while its marine vessel solutions overlap with turbo's maritime applications.
• Siemens AG: Siemens is a broad industrial conglomerate with substantial drives, gear units, and motion control businesses under its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure segments. It is a broad incumbent competitor in industrial drives, power electronics, and motors that overlap with Voith Turbo's industrial drive offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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