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REEL Antriebstechnik GmbH can look back today on a company history that has started more than 50 years ago. In the course of these years we have gained in the field of drive systems an excellent reputation beyond regional limits and are operating today on an international level. In addition to our drive solutions already established on the market, we can offer thanks to our very close customer contacts particularly flexible and economical drive system solutions.

History of the REEL company

In 1950 the firm of Reils & Ellrott was founded by Messrs. Ellrott and Reils and entered in the Trade Register of the city of Wuppertal on June 6. Both founders had their professional origin in the mechanical drive technology sector and started their business with just a lathe set up in a garage. Tasks and functions were clearly defined from the very beginning. Herr Ellrott was responsible for design and Herr Reils for production. The first products, i.e. flexible couplings and belt...