MSF-Technik (MSF-Vathauer Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG)

MSF-Vathauer Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG (trading as MSF-Technik) is a German family‑owned company founded in 1978 by Karl-Ernst Vathauer and now led by the second generation, Dr. Marc Vathauer. The company is headquartered in Detmold, North Rhine‑Westphalia, with additional production facilities in Oborniki, Poland, and sales offices across Germany and Europe. MSF-Vathauer specialises in decentralised drive automation, mechanical, electrical and mechatronic drive systems, and power electronics. Its core product portfolio includes frequency inverters (VECTOR, FUTURE DRIVE), soft starters, three‑phase voltage regulators, DC motor controllers, IE2/IE3 three‑phase induction motors, gearboxes, and energy recovery systems. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and operates its own EMC laboratory to ensure product compliance. With a strong focus on intralogistics, conveyor technology, packaging, and material handling, MSF-Vathauer supplies solutions to industries such as automotive, food processing, pharmaceuticals, mining, steel, power generation, and public transport (trams and subways). The company offers both standard products and fully customised solutions, from initial concept through to production and after‑sales support. With a deep vertical integration and a global network of distributors and partners, MSF-Vathauer serves customers across Europe, Asia, and North America.