Impler

About

Founded in 1980, Impler is a private headquartered in Bad Feilnbach-Au, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Hydro.

Impler designs and manufactures bespoke water wheels in wood and steel for various applications including electricity generation, mechanical power transmission, water pumping, and aesthetic installations. The company offers complete hydroelectric system solutions, including turbine selection, generator pairing, shaft design, and installation services. Typical small installations (1.5 kW) can supply annual electricity needs for up to three households and achieve payback periods of 10-15 years. Water wheels provide advantages over turbines in low-head situations (up to 10 m) with variable water flows and high sediment loads. The company also manufactures custom solid wood furniture and wooden gutters.