FAQ

Vacancies are advertised on our careers page and applications can be completed there. You can also send your CV/application directly to schloesser@groschopp.de. You can also send your documents to us by post.

Groschopp AG
Drives & More
Greefsallee 49
D 41747 Viersen
Postfach 100561

As a global player, Groschopp offers the ideal environment for your professional and personal development. Regardless of whether you already have professional experience or would like to get started after graduation - with us you can actively contribute your know-how, your skills and your ideas. You can find all current vacancies on our careers page at 👉 www.groschopp.de/de/karriere. However, we also welcome unsolicited applications! If there is no suitable position advertised, but you are convinced that you would be a good fit for Groschopp, please send us your application documents. We review each application individually.

Yes, we offer professional repair and maintenance services for our motors, gearboxes and controllers to maximize the service life of your drive systems. Our aim is not only to provide you with reliable support, but also to create sustainable solutions with genuine quality - in line with our guiding principle "Sustainability through quality.

Groschopp is a manufacturer and full-service provider of electrical drive technology - from development to production and service. All motors, geared motors and controllers are developed, manufactured and assembled in-house. Both at our site in Viersen and in China. When implementing new projects, we cooperate directly with the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Our sales and service partners are organized regionally to be able to help you quickly and specifically. You can find the right contact person for your region with just a few clicks via our online representative overview at https://www.groschopp.de/en/representatives. Alternatively, we will be happy to support you personally - simply contact us by phone on +49 (0)2162 374-0 or by e-mail at info@groschopp.de.

You can report complaints and returns simply by sending an email to info@groschopp.de. Please include the invoice or order number, item number, a brief description of the problem and, if applicable, photos of the item. Upon receipt of your request, you will receive further information on the process and, if necessary, the return shipment.

Groschopp AG has been in business since 1948. The company was founded as EMW Elektro-Motoren-Feinbauwerk Groschopp & Co. GmbH in Mönchengladbach-Rheydt. In 1954, it moved to its current location in Viersen. In 2000, the company changed its name to Groschopp AG and has been known as “Drives & More” ever since. In August 2023, Groschopp celebrated its 75th anniversary with an anniversary party .

We attach great importance to sustainability and have documented this in detail in our sustainability report. The products are made from 100% recyclable materials and are designed to be durable and repairable in order to conserve resources. Groschopp relies on energy-efficient production, uses CO₂-minimizing energy sources and works continuously to improve its energy consumption. Groschopp also meets the requirements of the German Packaging Act and offers sustainable packaging solutions. As a member of the UN Global Compact, the company is socially committed to fair working conditions, environmental protection and ethical business practices. Overall, sustainability is a central component of Groschopp's corporate strategy.

Groschopp AG is active in a wide range of industries and offers customized solutions in the field of electrical drive technology. Its products and services are used in the following areas:

• Chemicals & pharmaceuticals: Drives for process automation in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Food industry: Solutions for the industrial processing of foodstuffs in compliance with high hygiene standards.
• Textile industry: Drives for various processes in textile production, such as spinning, weaving and knitting.
• Power distribution: Drives for circuit breakers in the high and medium voltage sectors.
• Pump technology: Drives for various pump applications that convey cold and hot media.
• Conveyor technology: Solutions for material flow and handling of goods in production processes, including conveyor belts and dosing systems.
• Storage systems: Drives for automated storage systems in mechanical and plant engineering.
• Medical technology: Drives for innovative medical technology devices, which are increasingly needed due to demographic change.
• E-mobility: Drives for electric vehicles that are compact, lightweight and cost-efficient.

Groschopp sees itself as a full-service provider and partner for the entire drive train, from development and design through to production and service. The company offers solutions for small and medium-sized systems and places particular emphasis on durability, operational reliability and flexibility.

Yes, our service does not end with the purchase. We offer long-term support, spare parts supply and technical advice throughout the entire service life of your system.

Our team is available on weekdays from 7:00 to 17:00.

To meet or exceed our customers' requirements and increase customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.

Groschopp sells various types of electric motors, including

• Alternating current motors (AC motors): Robust and low-maintenance, suitable for conveyor technology, pumps and ventilation systems.
• Direct current motors (DC motors): With brushes, permanent magnets or brushless (BLDC), ideal for medical technology, robotics and household appliances.
• Servo motors: High-precision motors for industrial automation and robotics.
• Stainless steel and hygienic motors: Stainless and easy to clean, especially for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
• BLDC motors (brushless direct current motors): Efficient and maintenance-free, used in medical technology and safety applications.

In combination with our gearboxes and control units, we create customized complete solutions that are precisely tailored to the individual requirements of our customers.

Die Groschopp AG arbeitet mit verschiedenen Partnern zusammen, um innovative Antriebslösungen zu entwickeln und anzubieten. Diese Kooperationen erstrecken sich über Forschungsprojekte, industrielle Partnerschaften und internationale Vertretungen. Groschopp engagiert sich aktiv in Forschungsprojekten, insbesondere im Bereich Elektromobilität und Fahrerlose Transportsysteme (FTS). Ein Beispiel hierfür ist die Zusammenarbeit mit der Technischen Universität Novi Sad in Serbien, bei der ein autonomer Müllsammelroboter entwickelt wurde, der mit Groschopp-Servomotoren ausgestattet ist. Dieser Roboter gewann den Eurobot-Wettbewerb 2022.

Groschopp also participates in projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in order to translate technical and progressive goals into future-oriented products. Groschopp has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2011 in order to set a visible example of its commitment to sustainability. The company supports the goals in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption through responsible action and continuous development in social and ecological areas. Groschopp also participates in the Clean Planet Program and thus makes a valuable contribution to the conservation of natural resources.