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Historical Movie | SEW-EURODRIVE

October 1, 2025

Behind every major success story, there is a captivating tale to tell. What started in a small workshop in Bruchsal evolved during the turbulent post-war years into a world-leading drive and automation technology company – SEW‑EURODRIVE, or SEW for short. One family full of determination, technical ingenuity, and economic vision laid the foundations for global success.

The boom years, bold decisions, and revolutionary developments made the name SEW synonymous with innovation and quality, and the company has been shaping drive and automation technology for over 90 years. With their visionary ideas and technical excellence, the pioneers from Bruchsal quickly set new standards and are now driving the world. Part one of our blog series is all about turbulent beginnings, a boss with real guts, and momentous post-war years that first opened the door to international expansion.

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Since the start of SEW-EURODRIVE nearly 100 years ago, the importance of being aligned with the needs of the market and the customers it serves has remained their focus. The quality of products and a consistent and timely supply have helped make SEW a trusted manufacturer of gearmotors, drives, and modular systems. SEW’s passion for technology has served them well over the years: new products designed and manufactured, the adoption and creation of technology and solutions for industry, as well as steadied expansion in the face of challenges. Driving the world is what they do.

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