Ebm-papst group is a worldwide, german technology group in industries: drive technology, automotive, railway technology, electronics, home appliances, heating, air, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, machinery and equipment, medicine and laboratory technology, it / telecom (founded in 1963 based in mulfingen), accounts for worldwide innovators in the field of engines and fans. the company originated in 2003 from the merger of elektrobau mulfingen gmbh & co. kg (ebm), pope motoren gmbh in st. georgen and engines fans landshut gmbh (mvl). ebm-papst group generated sales of around eur 1,377 billion in years 2011/12. the multinational group employs approximately 11,700 qualified employees worldwide, which distribute themselves on 17 production sites (in germany, china, usa) and 57 sales locations. 15 thousand different ebm pope products are used in ventilation, climate and refrigeration, household appliances, heating technology, it and telecommunication applications, for applications in the car and commercial vehicle technology applications. environmentally friendly fan motors and fans of the ebm pope brand are characterized by top quality, high efficiency, low energy consumption, low noise level, vibration-free barrel, compact dimensions, reliability and long life. the company is investing heavily in research, future-oriented product development and innovation, which causes sustainable and success-oriented consolidated development. ebm-papst product range complies with european directives and has certifications: iso 14001, version 2004, version 2009 for environmental management system, iso 9001, version 2008 for quality management.