Competence worldwide

80 years competence developing motors and generators, more than 70 experience with encoder technology in heavy industry, respected worldwide for our production of prototypes and custom designs, several thousand applications in steelworks, cranes and mining plant in all continents of the world: that is what Johannes Hübner Giessen stands for.

With authorized distributors in every continent and a branch office in the USA our customer service is ready to help you at any time all over the world. Personally, fast and with know-how.

100 percent Made in Germany

Operating all over the world, we are an international company with synergies created from design, production and marketing focused at our headquarters in Giessen, Germany, and passed on for the benefit of our international customers in Germany and the world.

Hübner in figures

Take a look at how Johannes Hübner Giessen has developed over the years – we have put together the more important facts for your information.

The driving force to this very day: High performance and reliable technologies designed to meet individual requirements

Johannes Hübner – Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH was founded in Berlin in 1934 by Johannes Hübner, who was later awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The company was already distinguished in those days by the quality of the construction of its motors and generators. Due to the politically tense situation in post-war Berlin a subsidiary company was opened in Giessen in 1958, from which the independent company Johannes Hübner – Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH evolved in 1962.

2016

UL certification of our most popular encoder series

Moved into new administration building with approx. 3500 sqm. floor space

2015

Expanded our range of product solutions for functional safety

2014

Company grounds expanded and a new administration building built (construction work begins)

2013

Recertification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008

German Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt) validates Hübner Giessen as officially approved "Known Consignor"

2010

Company premises expanded and extension to the building housing production of heavy-duty encoders and components for energy systems officially opened

Johannes Hübner Corporation founded in USA

2007

Representative Information and Communication Centre officially opened

2005

Production area expanded by a further 600 m²

2004

Quality management implemented and certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000

2003

Johannes Hübner Foundation established: Program of support for universities and talented young people

1990

New building expands office/production space by 950 m²

1974

Johannes Hübner Giessen - Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH - becomes an independent company with headquarters in Giessen/Lahn

1971

Company founder Johannes Hübner dies, his daughter Olga Riedl-Hübner takes over running the company in Giessen

New factory hall built and office/production space extended by 900 m²

1967

Company founder receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

1959

Subsidiary company founded in Giessen: Johannes Hübner – Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH Giessen

1934

Johannes Hübner - Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH founded in Berlin

Sensor systems

Incremental encoders

Absolute encoders

Universal encoder system U-ONE

Universal encoder system U-ONE-SAFETY

Magnetic Encoder MAG

Overspeed switches

SIL certified products

ATEX/IECEx certified products

Tacho generators

Accessories (electronics)

Accessories (mechanics)

Motors and generators

DC motors

Servomotors

Generators

Machine sets

Services

Energy and drive systems

EnergyContainer®

Test stands