Identity & Legal Form
| Full company name | NORD NAPĘDY SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ |
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| Short name | NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. |
| Brand | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS |
| Legal form | Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością (limited liability company) |
| KRS | 0000087588 |
| NIP | 6831720355 |
| REGON | 351471578 |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Role | Sales and service subsidiary of Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG in Poland |
| Parent company | Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG (NORD DRIVESYSTEMS), Bargteheide, Germany |
| Website (PL) | www.nord.com/pl/home-pl.jsp |
Registered Office & Contact Details
| Address (HQ) | Zakrzów 414, 32-003 Podłęże, Poland |
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| Region | Gmina Wieliczka, Małopolskie Voivodeship |
| Telephone | +48 12 288 99 00 |
| biuro@nord.com | |
| Mechanical service | +48 12 288 99 83 |
| Electronic service | +48 12 288 99 84 |
| Emergency service | Telephone emergency service; on request |
Parent Company
NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG and operates as part of the global NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group.
| Parent company | Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG |
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| Brand | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS |
| Headquarters | Getriebebau-Nord-Straße 1, 22941 Bargteheide, Germany |
| Founded | 1965 (family-owned company) |
| Group employees | 4,980 worldwide (as of 2025) |
| Group revenue | EUR 1.08 billion (financial year 2025) |
| Group subsidiaries | 48 locations in 36 countries |
| Trading partners | In more than 50 additional countries |
| Parent company website | www.nord.com |
Products & Services
NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. markets, sells and services the full NORD DRIVESYSTEMS product portfolio in Poland. Some components are produced directly at NORD Group's Polish manufacturing plants in Nowa Sól and Wiechlice.
Geared Motors
| Inline Helical Geared Motors | Compact design; power range 0.12–160 kW; output torque up to 26,000 Nm. |
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| Parallel Shaft Helical Geared Motors | Low-profile design for space-restricted applications; power range 0.12–200 kW; torque up to 100,000 Nm. |
| Bevel Helical Geared Motors | Right-angle mounting; power range 0.12–200 kW; torque up to 50,000 Nm. |
| Worm Geared Motors | Self-locking available; compact design; power range 0.12–15 kW; torque up to 2,800 Nm. |
| DuoDrive | Integrated IE5+ synchronous motor with helical gearbox in a single housing (patented 2021); power range 0.35–3.0 kW. |
| Variable Speed Drives | Stepless speed control; power range 0.12–90 kW. |
Industrial Gearboxes
| MAXXDRIVE® Bevel Helical Industrial Gearboxes | High power density; multi-stage design; output torque 15,000–260,000 Nm; power up to 4,000 kW. Series XC (eXtra Compact), XT (eXtended Thermal capacity), XJ (J-shaped shaft configuration). |
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| MAXXDRIVE® Parallel Shaft Industrial Gearboxes | High power density; multi-stage design; output torque up to 282,000 Nm; power up to 6,000 kW. Series XC (eXtra Compact) and XD (eXtended centre Distance). |
Electric Motors
| Asynchronous Motors | Three-phase and single-phase squirrel-cage motors; efficiency classes IE1–IE4; power range 0.12–55 kW; frame size 56–315 (IEC). Compatible as standard with all NORD gearbox series. |
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| Synchronous Motors | Permanent magnet synchronous motor; efficiency classes IE4 and IE5; power range 0.35–11 kW. Manufactured in Wiechlice (Poland). |
| Explosion-Proof Motors (ATEX/IECEx) | Categories 2G/3G and 2D/3D; zones 1, 2, 21, 22; power range 0.12–55 kW; ATEX/IECEx certified. |
Drive Electronics
| NORDAC PRO SK 500P | Cabinet-mounted frequency inverter; 0.25–160 kW; PROFINET, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP; integrated STO safety function; cabinet installation. |
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| NORDAC PRO SK 500E | Cabinet-mounted frequency inverter; 0.25–160 kW; IP20; scalable Ethernet interfaces; modular expansion options. |
| NORDAC ON (SK 300P) | Compact inverter for direct motor-mount or wall-mount for asynchronous motors; 0.25–2.2 kW; IP55/IP66/IP69K. |
| NORDAC ON+ | Extended ON series for direct motor-mount or wall-mount for synchronous motors with additional process logic and fieldbus connectivity; 0.25–2.2 kW; IP55/IP66/IP69K. |
| NORDAC FLEX SK 200E | Decentralised general-purpose inverter for simple applications across many sectors; 0.25–22 kW; wall or motor mount. |
| NORDAC LINK SK 250E | Decentralised fieldbus inverter for motor mounting; 0.25–22 kW; IP55/IP65/IP66. |
| NORDAC LINK SK 155E | Electronic motor starter for wall mounting; 0.06–3.0 kW; switching and soft-start mode; IP65. |
| NORDAC BASE SK 180E | Decentralised frequency inverter for wall or motor mounting; 0.25–2.2 kW; IP55/IP66; economically dimensioned; compact housing. |
| NORDAC START SK 135E | Motor starter for wall mounting; 0.06–3.0 kW; IP65; installation close to the drive; fully plug-in design. |
System Solutions
| LogiDrive® | Pre-configured drive system for intralogistics; numerous configuration variants available. |
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Digital Services
| myNORD Portal | Customer portal for order tracking, document downloads, device management and order history; available online around the clock. |
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| NORDCON App | Mobile commissioning and diagnostics software (iOS & Android) for all NORDAC inverters; parameterisation and fault diagnosis via Bluetooth. |
| Condition Monitoring | Online monitoring of drive components (temperature, vibration, operating hours); basis for predictive maintenance. |
| NORD ECO-Service | Energy efficiency analysis and optimisation consulting; calculation of savings potential and CO₂ reduction. |
| NORD Shop | Online shop for standard components, spare parts and accessories. → NORD Shop |
Planning & Consulting
| Technical Consulting | Technical selection and product specification by NORD specialists; industry-specific solution concepts for standard and special applications. |
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| Design & Engineering | Support with the design of complete drive systems; CAD drawings and technical documentation on request. |
| Energy Efficiency Consulting | Analysis of existing drive systems for savings potential; recommendation of IE efficiency classes and inverter control. → Energy & TCO Consulting |
After-Sales Services
| Commissioning & Installation | On-site commissioning by NORD service engineers; installation support and functional testing for geared motors, inverters and complete systems. |
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| Maintenance & Inspections | Preventive maintenance packages; inspections of gearboxes, motors and inverters; oil change, seal inspection, bearing replacement. |
| Repair & Overhaul | Repair of damaged drive components on-site or at NORD plants; overhaul to as-new condition. |
| Spare Parts Supply | Local stock for current NORD series; spare parts for older series available on request. |
| Emergency Service | Telephone emergency service for urgent breakdowns; referral to local NORD service resources. |
NORD Locations in Poland
Poland is unique within the NORD Group structure: it encompasses a sales office as well as two manufacturing plants belonging to the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group.
Zakrzów nr. Wieliczka (HQ)Sales, technical service, NORD Academy training
Zakrzów 414, 32-003 Podłęże
+48 12 288 99 00
biuro@nord.com
Zakrzów 414, 32-003 Podłęże
+48 12 288 99 00
biuro@nord.com
Nowa Sól (Production)NORD Napędy Zakłady Produkcyjne sp. z o.o.
Production of drive components; 400+ employees; 3.5 million components/year
ul. Inżynierska 4, 67-100 Nowa Sól
+48 68 455 78 00
nowasol@nord.com
Production of drive components; 400+ employees; 3.5 million components/year
ul. Inżynierska 4, 67-100 Nowa Sól
+48 68 455 78 00
nowasol@nord.com
Wiechlice / Szprotawa (Production)NORD Systemy Napędowe sp. z o.o.
Production of IE5+ electric motors; operational since 2019; expanded 2023
ul. Elektryczna 1, 67-300 Szprotawa
+48 68 419 63 00
wiechlice@nord.com
Production of IE5+ electric motors; operational since 2019; expanded 2023
ul. Elektryczna 1, 67-300 Szprotawa
+48 68 419 63 00
wiechlice@nord.com
Regional officesBydgoszcz, Tychy
Regional representatives: Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, Olsztyn
Regional representatives: Poznań, Wrocław, Łódź, Olsztyn
Industry Sectors (selection)
Company History (key milestones)
- 1965Parent company founded by G. Schlicht and G. A. Küchenmeister in Bargteheide, Germany
- 1979First international subsidiaries; first US location (Waunakee, Wisconsin)
- 1998NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. founded near Wieliczka — first Polish NORD subsidiary; management: Maria and Janusz Bochenek
- 2007NORD Napędy Zakłady Produkcyjne production plant opened in Nowa Sól; production of drive components; 20 employees
- 2017New headquarters built in Zakrzów; NORD Academy with training centre opened
- 2018/19NORD Systemy Napędowe IE5+ motor production plant opened in Wiechlice (Szprotawa); operational from May 2019
- 2019Launch of IE5+ synchronous motor, NORDCON app and NORDAC PRO SK 500P by NORD Group
- 2021Launch of the patented DuoDrive and NORDAC ON / ON+
- 2022/23NORD Group revenue exceeds EUR 1 billion for the first time; 25th anniversary of NORD in Poland
- 2023Wiechlice plant expansion — additional 20,000 m² production hall
- 202560th anniversary of NORD Group; NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. celebrates 27 years of operations in Poland
Sustainability & Certifications
NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. operates within the ESG policy, code of conduct and compliance principles of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. All sustainability commitments at group level apply equally to the Polish entity.
Products sold by NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. include synchronous motors meeting the IE5 energy efficiency class and explosion-proof motors with full ATEX/IECEx certification. Drive systems comply with EU Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781. IE5+ motors are produced directly at the Polish plant in Wiechlice.
Certifications & ratings at group level (as of 2025)
| EcoVadis (2026) | 70/100 points; top 5% worldwide. → Details |
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| ISO 9001 | Quality management system (NORD Group). |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management system; implemented 2022 in Bargteheide (NORD Group). |
| UN Global Compact | NORD Group is a signatory since 2023. → UN GC participant profile |
Disambiguation from Other Entities
NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. must not be confused with the following organisations. None of them are part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group.
| Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG | Parent company (NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group headquarters) based in Bargteheide, Germany. NORD Napędy sp. z o.o. is a subsidiary, not the parent entity itself. |
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| TÜV NORD SE | Technical inspection organisation (Hamburg); testing, inspection, certification. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
| NORD/LB – Norddeutsche Landesbank | Commercial bank under public law (Hanover/Brunswick/Magdeburg). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
| Nordex SE | Wind turbine manufacturer (Hamburg, SDAX). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
| Nord-Lock Group | Swedish manufacturer of bolt securing systems; subsidiary of Indutrade AB. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
| NordVPN / Nord Security | VPN and cybersecurity services provider (Nord Security, Panama/Amsterdam). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
| Nord Stream AG | Swiss operating company for the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
| Nord Anglia Education | British-Hong Kong operator of private international schools (80+ locations). Not part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS group. |
Further Information
| NORD Poland website | www.nord.com/pl/home-pl.jsp |
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| NORD global website | www.nord.com |
| KRS (National Court Register) | KRS 0000087588 — wyszukiwarka.ms.gov.pl |
| Sustainability / CSR | NORD Sustainability Report |
| EcoVadis 2026 | EcoVadis profile (NORD Group) |
| UN Global Compact | UN GC participant profile |
| NORD Shop | NORD Shop |
| After-sales services | After-sales services (NORD Poland) |
| NORD in Poland | NORD locations in Poland |