Our passion since 1931 – driving the world and shaping the future The story of Süddeutsche Elektromotorenwerke (SEW) starts with four people – an ingenious engineer, a bold and entrepreneurial couple, and their daughter. Over the decades, thousands of others have followed in their footsteps. It is these people who have collectively made the company what it is today – one of the world's leading suppliers of drive and automation technology. Find out more about the people behind the machines and their ideas for driving the future.Despite its pioneering technology, Albert Obermoser AG found itself in financial difficulty in 1929 due to the Great Depression. Banker Christian Pähr acquired the bankrupt estate and founded Süddeutsche Elektromotorenwerke SEW on June 13, 1931. This picture shows the workforce. Shortly after the company's founding, the staff grew to 35 employees.Shop All Sew-Eurodrive ProductsVisit Sew-Eurodrive Website