Safety, Reliability and Innovation

Mayr power transmission presents elevator brakes at Interlift 2023 and reflects on company values.

by Simone Dauer
images courtesy of mayr

mayr® power transmission has been in business as an independent family company for more than 125 years. A glance at company history reveals that tradition and innovation go hand in hand, and stability and reliability are central components of the corporate philosophy. This is also evident in mayr’s strategy for elevator brakes. Not only are the products safe and reliable, but the company maintains a strong delivery performance in times of crisis. At Interlift 2023 in Augsburg, we will be showcasing our innovative elevator brakes in Hall 7, Booth 7038.

Brakes manufactured by mayr power transmission of Mauerstetten, Germany, consistently provide reliable protection in countless elevators worldwide. No matter where people use elevators — in skyscrapers, shopping centers, residential buildings, hospitals, airports or even on ships — our brakes guarantee the safety of passengers at all times.

At mayr power transmission, producing high-quality products means embracing the values of safety, reliability and innovation across the entire company, from the initial offer up to on-site after-sales service at all the subsidiaries and representative offices worldwide. This philosophy allowed mayr power transmission to develop from a simple, small tradesman’s business into a global market leader in mechanical power transmission technology.

Safety Shapes Thinking, Actions

The company began in 1897. It was founded by Christian Mayr (the great-great-grandfather of today’s CEO and Managing Partner Ferdinand Mayr) as a carpenter’s workshop specializing in mill structures in Kaufbeuren, Germany. Since then, mayr has overcome many crises. Even now, despite working through the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges posed by the war in Ukraine, it is evident the company’s reliability and stability policy is paying off. “Tradition and innovation are the supporting pillars that have guaranteed our stability for generations,” was the firm belief of senior boss Fritz Mayr, who passed away in January (ELEVATOR WORLD Europe, March-April 2023). He said:

“In a world that is becoming increasingly fast-moving and uncertain, this means reliability and long-term security. [We provide] secure workplaces on the one hand, but of course our products also stand for safety and reliability. So, in other words, the topic of ‘safety’ shapes not only our thinking, but also our actions.”

Ferdinand Mayr expands on this thought, stating:

“Our strategic alignment now ensures stable supplies. In addition to a high level of vertical range manufacturing, local supply chains are crucial. This means we achieve strong delivery performance even in volatile times.”

No Alternative to Quality Brakes

The globalization of the market for elevator drives, intense competition and the associated problems of copying mean that, in recent years, there has also been enormous competitive pressure in the area of safety-critical components such as elevator brakes. In the past, there was always a clear commitment to reliability and premium quality, but today, market participants often mention price first in discussions.

Rapid developments conceal major potential risks. Due to inexperienced market participants offering products cheaply, the situation has changed fundamentally. Particularly in the area of gearless belt drives, which are currently a trend, reliable elevator brakes from experienced manufacturers are a must. Low-cost brakes that entail compromises in materials used and safety present an incalculable risk.

This is counteracted by the strategy of mayr power transmission. mayr Chief Sales Officer Johann Eberle states:

“We are in a position to offer highly cost-effective, yet reliable, solutions. As market leaders, we produce in large quantities and are able to make use of the appropriate field experience. We have put a large number of elevator brakes onto the market over many years, and are aware of the challenges involved.”

A Global Player in Elevator Brakes

Mayr offers customized brake solutions and is constantly developing them further. In addition, the company’s wide reach means it is in a position to cover all requirements. An important element in the strategy of a market leader is also the participation in various international committees and associations, for example in the important Chinese market. mayr’s international positioning with three independent production plants is another decisive factor. At subsidiaries in Poland and China, the same quality standards apply as in Germany. The company’s Quality Management System in these locations has been certified in accordance with ISO 9001 in the same way as at the headquarters in Mauerstetten.