Geppert GmbH

Geppert GmbH, operating as Geppert Hydro, is an Austrian engineering company based in Hall in Tirol that designs, manufactures, and services hydropower equipment. Founded in 1896 by Karl Geppert, the company has remained family-owned and is today led by the fourth generation. It is one of Austria's leading providers in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on small and medium hydropower plants. The company's product range includes water turbines, oil-hydraulic turbine speed governors, programmable logic controller (PLC)-based automation systems, shut-off valves, and complete turnkey hydropower stations. Geppert also offers after-sales services such as maintenance, inspection, repair, and revitalization of existing plants. Its mobile hydropower solution, the Hydropower Cube, is a containerized power plant for remote or temporary applications. Geppert Hydro has an international presence with subsidiaries and sales partners in Croatia, Greece, India, and Nepal, in addition to its Austrian headquarters. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and emphasizes sustainable, environmentally friendly energy generation. Its corporate slogan, 'Empowering Everyone. Everywhere.', reflects its commitment to decentralized renewable power. While the company is not publicly listed, it maintains a strong reputation in the niche market of hydropower technology, particularly for its robust and reliable turbine control systems developed since the 1950s. The company continues to innovate, recently introducing the Hydropower Cube and expanding its global service network.

Geppert GmbH was founded in 1896 by Karl Geppert (1867–1918) in Hall in Tirol, Austria, when he acquired a property at Breitweg and established the company. From the beginning, the firm focused on developing concepts for the efficient use of hydropower, aiming to harness water as an energy source for the future. In the 1950s, Ing. Josef Geppert (1905–1994) achieved a significant milestone by developing a robust oil-hydraulic turbine speed governor, marking the company's entry into high-tech turbine manufacturing. This innovation helped establish Geppert as a key player in the hydropower equipment market. In 1982, Wilfried Geppert (born 1945) introduced the first programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for hydropower plants, leading to full automation of water power stations. This advancement further solidified the company's reputation for reliable and efficient clean energy solutions. By 2007, the fourth generation of the Geppert family had taken over the business, continuing the tradition of innovation and quality. The company expanded its international presence, establishing subsidiaries and sales partners in Croatia, Greece, India, and Nepal, among other locations. Today, Geppert Hydro is ISO 9001:2015 certified and remains a family-owned enterprise. It offers a comprehensive range of products and services, from new plant construction and modernization to after-sales support, and continues to develop cutting-edge solutions like the Hydropower Cube, a mobile power plant container.

• 2007

  Fourth generation of the Geppert family takes over the business.

• 1982

  First programmable logic controllers (PLCs) introduced, enabling full automation.

• 1950

  Ing. Josef Geppert develops oil-hydraulic turbine speed governor.

• 1896

  Company founded by Karl Geppert in Hall in Tirol, Austria.

Premium provider of innovative, reliable hydropower solutions with over 130 years of experience, focusing on sustainability and global service.

• Hydropower Cube

  Mobile hydropower plant solution in a container.

• Oil-hydraulic turbine speed governor

  Robust speed control system for turbines.

• Automation & control systems

  PLC-based full automation for hydropower plants.

• Shut-off valves

  Hydrodynamically designed and emergency-closure capable valves.

1. 1Geppert – Empowering Everyone. Everywheregeppert-hydro.com
2. 2Geschichte – Geppert – Empowering Everyone. Everywheregeppert-hydro.com
3. 3Geppert GmbH - Wikidatawikidata.org