Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH is an independent, medium-sized German manufacturer specializing in custom heavy-duty electric drive solutions up to 25 MW for worldwide plant operators.
Founded in Berlin in 1927, Menzel Elektromotoren delivers robust, practical, high-quality, and durable electric motors designed to withstand the harsher operating environments of heavy industrial operations. For nearly a century, our engineering team has developed specialized high-voltage AC motors, slip ring motors, squirrel cage induction motors, and direct current (DC) drives tailored precisely to international client specifications.
Where standardized mass market drives reach their technical limits, Menzel engineers step in. We manufacture custom-engineered industrial drive systems with nominal voltage ratings up to 13.8 kV and power outputs up to 25,000 kW. Every motor is produced under strict compliance with current international standards including EN 60034, IEC 60034, VDE, DIN, and ISO 9001 quality management guidelines.
Graduated electrical engineer leading the third generation of family management. Elected Chairman of the international Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA).
Heading financial management, international compliance, procurement logistics, and strategic corporate administration across all global branches.
From standard industrial motors to complex engineered drive systems up to 25,000 kW and 13.8 kV.
Three-phase asynchronous squirrel cage motors designed for continuous heavy industrial duty. Available cooling classes include open-circuit ventilation IC 01, surface ribbed cooling IC 411, tube cooling IC 511, air-to-air heat exchangers IC 611, and air-to-water cooling IC 81W. Voltages from 220 V to 13.8 kV.
Engineered for high starting torque demands and low starting currents. Ideal for cement ball mills, heavy shredders, mine ventilation fans, and crane hoists. Power ratings up to 20,000 kW with optional automatic brush lifting devices and specialized slip ring enclosures.
Direct current motors up to 2,000 kW and 1,000 V for rolling mills, extruders, cableways, and high-precision speed-controlled drives. Specialized products include IP67 submersible motors, explosion-proof Ex ec / Ex tc motors, and pressurized Ex p drives for hazardous zones.
Discover the key historical developments that shaped Menzel Motors into a premier international motor supplier.
At the age of 23, Kurt Menzel establishes the company in Berlin, focusing on electric motor repair, sales, and specialized winding services for regional manufacturing plants.
Relocation to a dedicated 10,000 m² industrial property in Berlin-Tiergarten with expanded assembly halls and crane capacity. In 1975, Dipl.-Ing. Kurt Menzel Junior assumes management responsibility, driving technical sales across Western Europe.
Establishment of dedicated external motor storage centers in Germany. Formation of regional subsidiaries including Menzel Sweden (Skandinavien AB), Menzel France SARL, Menzel Great Britain Ltd, and Menzel Italia S.r.l. to deliver localized engineering support.
Commissioning of a multi-million-Euro high-voltage load testing facility (2,300 kVA, 400 V – 13.8 kV, frequency converters up to 120 Hz). Acquisition of a 36,000 m² industrial plot in Hennigsdorf near Berlin for a brand-new motor factory.
Official inauguration of the state-of-the-art Hennigsdorf headquarters and manufacturing facility, featuring 8,500 m² of modern production halls, optimized logistics, heavy crane capacity up to 80 tons, and carbon-neutral energy efficiency. Managing Director Mathis Menzel elected Chairman of the international EASA association.
We place paramount importance on thorough, expert-to-expert consultation before, during, and after motor delivery. Overseas procurement managers deal directly with assigned senior drive engineers.
Our flat organizational hierarchy and in-house machining facilities allow rapid adaptation to custom shaft ends, special flange dimensions, custom terminal box positions, and urgent delivery schedules.
We maintain strict ISO 9001 certified quality control procedures. Every motor undergoes rigorous routine and load testing prior to factory acceptance and dispatch.
Our senior engineering team is ready to evaluate your motor rating plate data, operating parameters, and dimension requirements. Contact us today for direct technical support.
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