About IGEL Electric

Engineering Reliable Motor Control Solutions Since 1906

IGEL Electric is a German manufacturer and supplier of motor control and power electronics solutions for industrial applications worldwide. Headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, the company combines more than a century of engineering expertise with a commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer-focused design.

Today, IGEL Electric offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of motor starting and control solutions, serving customers across manufacturing, infrastructure, water and wastewater, mining, energy, marine, HVAC, and process industries.

Comprehensive Solutions for Every Motor Control Challenge

Our product portfolio ranges from low-voltage soft starters for small motors to medium-voltage solutions for critical industrial applications. With products covering motor ratings from just a few kilowatts to multi-megawatt installations, we provide reliable solutions for virtually any motor control requirement.

Every application is different. That is why our engineering approach begins with understanding your operational requirements, starting characteristics, environmental conditions, and performance objectives. We work closely with customers to identify the most effective and economical solution for each project.

Designed for Reliability, Built for Industry

At IGEL Electric, reliability is not an option. It is a design principle.

Our products are developed using proven power electronics technology, extensive field experience, and rigorous quality standards. Components are carefully selected and tested to ensure long-term performance in demanding industrial environments where uptime and operational continuity are critical.

From standard motor starting applications to complex medium-voltage installations, our solutions help reduce mechanical stress, improve process control, increase equipment life, and enhance energy efficiency.

Supporting Industries Worldwide

IGEL Electric supports customers around the world with a broad range of technologies, including:

  • Soft Starters
  • Medium Voltage Soft Starters
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Medium Voltage Switchgear
  • Motor Protection Relays
  • Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Contactors
  • DC Injection Brakes
  • Thyristor Power Supplies
  • EMC Technology Solutions
  • Industrial Motor Control Systems

A Partner for Long-Term Success

Beyond supplying products, we provide technical expertise, application support, and engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Whether supporting a new installation, system upgrade, or complex retrofit, our goal remains the same: delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that help our customers operate with confidence.

With over 100 years of engineering heritage and a commitment to continuous innovation, IGEL Electric continues to power industrial progress around the world.

German Engineering for Reliable Motor Control and Power Electronics

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    IGEL Electric develops, manufactures, and globally distributes innovative power electronics solutions, with a focus on next-generation medium-voltage switchgear. All components-both proprietary and standard—undergo strict quality control to ensure they meet the precise requirements of each project.