History

KONČAR – Motors and Electrical Systems, a part of KONČAR Group, has been a symbol of reliability and innovation for over 100 years, serving more than 130 markets globally.

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Our journey began in 1925 with the launch of serial production for electrical products, including the development of electric motors based on proprietary designs.

Over the decades, we have navigated multiple reorganizations and rebranding, yet our dedication to a steady and reliable production program has earned us a distinguished reputation in the field of electric motor manufacturing, a tradition of excellence we continue to uphold with pride.

Since 2023, we have been operating under the name KONČAR – Motors and Electrical Systems Ltd. for manufacturing and services, with a clear focus on scaling our product reach in both local and global markets.

Our commitment to continuous investment in state-of-the-art machinery and skilled personnel ensures that we can expand our product range, delivering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. As the nation’s exclusive producer of electric motors, we are dedicated to pioneering innovations that bring tangible benefits to all our stakeholders. Our products are recognized for their unwavering quality and dependable safety, fully certified and compliant with all relevant regulations and standards. 

 

Milestones:
  • 1946 – Establishment of RADE KONČAR
  • 1955 – Production of the 2AZ series
  • 1960 – Launch of the production line for serial manufacturing of small electric motors
  • 1970 – Production of the new 4AZ series
  • 1975 – Production of the new 5AZ series
  • 1980 – Production of brake motors – 4AZK and 5AZK
  • 1985 – Production of explosion-proof motors 4AT and 5AT with Ex-Agency certification
  • 1995 – Production of new 5AZ and 7AZ series
  • 1999 – Implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System 
  • 2003 – Development of explosion-proof motors according to ATEX directives with international certification (Implementation of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System)
  • 2008 – Serial production of fans
  • 2011 – Production of high-efficiency motors IE2 – E5AZ and E7AZ
  • 2014 – Production of IE3 efficiency motors
  • 2017 – Motors series 5AT 71-112 with explosion protection by encapsulation (IECEx); Motors series 7AT 90-315 with explosion protection by encapsulation (IECEx)
  • 2018 – Motors for low temperatures series 7ATL 90-315
  • 2020 – Motors for the EAC market
  • 2020 – Implementation of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • 2022 – Certificate for the UK Market - UKCA