Kwapil & Co
Drive technology and electronics
A leader in the field of drive technology since 1975.
Founded in 1975 by electrical engineer Kurt Kwapil, Kwapil & Co has been offering products from the world's leading suppliers of drive technology and electronics for 50 years. The range extends from motors and multi-axis controllers to complete mechatronic drive systems. In addition to its headquarters in Vienna, Kwapil & Co has branch offices in Brno (Czech Republic) and Poznan (Poland) as well as employees in Hungary. The sales territory extends from Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Poland and Slovenia to Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Serbia, among others.
Kwapil & Co has been a company of the Swiss maxon Group since 2012.
The right drive for every application.
We offer solutions.
Based on our wide product range, consisting of products from maxon and third-party suppliers such as Oriental Motor, LinMot, Nidec Motors & Actuators, halstrup-walcher and many more, we are able to offer a comprehensive range of solutions. Our motors are not only used in industrial applications, but also in medical technology, logistics, the food industry, aerospace or the automotive industry. If the standard products are ever insufficient, we are also able to work with you to combine high-quality drive components in a mechatronic, customer-specific system.
The Kwapil & Co company building in 2010
50 years of Kwapil & Co - half a century of quality and expertise
Kurt Kwapil 1975
In 2025, Kwapil & Co is celebrating a special anniversary: for five decades, the name Kwapil has stood for quality, expertise and reliability.
What began in 1975 as an ambitious company has developed over the years into a recognized partner in the industry. Our consistent focus on the highest standards, innovative solutions and a deep and comprehensive understanding of our customers' needs have made us what we are today.
We look back on the past five decades with pride and look forward to continuing to break new ground together with you in the future.
maxon Product Innovations
In fall 2024, maxon launched a series of innovative new products and presented further developments. Whether it's a drive with a diameter of just 16 millimetres, a controller that can be easily integrated even in the tightest of spaces or a robust and reliable robot drive - we present these and many other exciting products in our annual product video.