ELIN Motoren – We Keep the World in Motion

ELIN Motoren stands for leading Austrian engineering in rotating electric machines. As a member of the Voith Group, ELIN Motoren GmbH is a global specialist in high-performance motors and generators. With more than 130 years of engineering heritage dating back to 1892, we deliver tailor-made solutions for the most demanding industrial environments, ensuring maximum efficiency, reliability and long service life.

Electric machines play a key role across virtually every industrial sector. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy by electric motors, making efficiency and performance decisive factors in modern drive technology. At ELIN, continuous innovation and precision manufacturing ensure outstanding mechanical performance and sustainable energy efficiency.

Our expertise spans a wide range of applications, from railbound transportation systems to advanced industrial drives and emerging e-mobility solutions. As a provider of customized electric drive solutions, we are committed to engineering excellence, technological leadership and strong customer orientation.

STANDARD

Engineering excellence since 1892, built on rigorous Austrian quality standards, delivering outstanding durability and reliability in the most demanding industrial environments.

INNOVATION

Pioneering rotating electric machine technology and e-mobility, continuously driving innovation to achieve the highest energy efficiency up to IE4 and IE5.

 

SOLUTION

Providing tailor-made drive solutions, precisely engineered to solve complex technical challenges and maximize operational performance.

 

130+ 

Years Engineering Excellence

1.100+

Employees Worldwide

1892

Foundation Year

OUR BUSINESS AREAS

Wind & Energy

ELIN Motoren is a leading supplier of generators for wind turbines (onshore & offshore) and small-to-medium hydroelectric power plants. Our solutions ensure maximum energy conversion efficiency and reliable operation, even under the harshest environmental conditions.

Plastics & Rubber

Specialized drive solutions for extruders and injection molding machines. Our water-jacket cooled motor series enables compact installation, reduced noise emissions, and stable thermal performance, ensuring continuous and precise production processes.

Mining & Heavy Industry

Heavy-duty motors engineered for extreme mechanical loads in tunnel boring machines (TBM), crushers, and mineral conveying systems. Exceptional robustness and durability minimize unplanned downtime and maximize operational reliability.

Oil, Gas & Marine

Internationally certified explosion-proof motors for oil and gas applications, along with customized propulsion solutions for marine vessels, delivering the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and 24/7 continuous operation.