The ATEK Drive Technology Willi Glapiak GmbH, a renowned company specializing in the development and production of high-quality gearboxes and drive solutions. Since its founding in 1939, the name ATEK has stood for innovation, quality, and tailored solutions in the field of drive technology. The portfolio includes bevel gears, spur gears, special gears, as well as complete system solutions for mechanical and plant engineering. Customers worldwide appreciate the reliability, precision, and longevity of ATEK products, which are used in various industrial applications. The company places great importance on customer proximity, individual consulting, and comprehensive service.
Deutsche van Rietschoten & Houwens GmbH was a leading provider of high-quality brakes, particularly the product line Elephant Brakes. For decades, the company set standards in the development, production, and delivery of state-of-the-art brake solutions for numerous industrial sectors. The Elephant Brakes from van Rietschoten & Houwens stand for quality, reliability, and innovative technology worldwide. With customizable systems, the company offered optimal solutions for demanding applications. Trust in the experience and expertise of Deutsche van Rietschoten & Houwens GmbH – your partner for Elephant Brakes and industrial braking technology of the highest level.
The turning shop Willi Glapiak,
from which ATEK emerges,
is founded.
Deutsche van
Rietschoten & Houwens GmbH
is founded.
A total of 22 employees
were employed by the two companies
Deutsche van Rietschoten
from the Obermark Group
cooperates with the
ATEK Drive Technology GmbH.
Merger of Deutsche van
Rietschoten & Houwens GmbH and
ATEK Drive Technology Willi Glapiak GmbH
into ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH,
the solution provider for the complete drive train.
We are shaping with ATEK Drive Solutions the exciting transformation from component manufacturer to solution provider for the entire drive train. Our path into the future stands for growth and expanded technological expertise. To this end, two companies, ATEK Drive Technology Willi Glapiak GmbH and Deutsche van Rietschoten & Houwens GmbH, are merging into ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH. Decades of experience in the fields of gearboxes and brakes will thus be combined at the location in Rellingen and supplemented by further expertise in motor manufacturing.
Our goals are ambitious: doubling sales and the number of employees by 2030, as well as integrating motor manufacturing at the newly renovated and expanded site in Rellingen. Here, before the gates of Hamburg, we work with a young dedicated team, with high demands and quality, short distances, digital tools, and flat hierarchies, as well as great passion for technology, enjoyment of teamwork, and interest in exchanging ideas with our customers and partners.
For the success of our transformation, we have the best prerequisites: The companies ATEK and Rietschoten have successfully occupied a profitable market niche for gearboxes and industrial brakes for decades, with great growth potential, which can now be tapped with ATEK Drive Solutions GmbH.