Presenting Mayer & Cie

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Introduction
Mayer & Cie. is a renowned company in high-end mechanical engineering, primarily known for its circular knitting machines. However, the company also specializes in braiding machines used for producing reinforcements for high-pressure hoses. Since 2018, production and sales of these machines have been centralized at the company headquarters in Albstadt, Germany, to leverage synergies with circular knitting production.

Company Values and Vision
Mayer & Cie. prides itself on being a premium supplier of braiding machines, driven by innovation and family values. The company invests significantly in research and development, maintaining a strong market presence through flexibility and innovation. As a family-owned business, Mayer & Cie. emphasizes sustainable practices and long-term success.

Product Offerings
The company offers a range of machines and auxiliary equipment essential for the optimal design of a braiding line, including winding machines, cooling machines, moisture tunnels, and wrapping machines. Their braiding machines are versatile, featuring servo motors for individual deck control, integrated lubrication systems, and optional remote access, all complying with CE standards.

Applications of Braiding Machines
Braiding machines are used to produce reinforcements for high-pressure hoses, which are critical in various industries such as automotive, aviation, offshore, construction, mining, industrial applications, and agriculture. These hoses are designed to withstand extreme conditions and are essential for the safety and functionality of machinery in harsh environments.

Company History and Structure
Founded in 1905, Mayer & Cie. has a long history of innovation in mechanical engineering. The company has been constructing braiding machines for over 40 years, using high-quality parts sourced from Germany. The company remains independent, family-owned, and managed, with a strong emphasis on maintaining control over its business operations.

Global Presence
With its headquarters in Albstadt, Germany, Mayer & Cie. has a global sales structure, ensuring the availability of its machines worldwide. The company has undergone several strategic mergers and expansions to strengthen its market position.

Catalog excerpts

Presenting Mayer & Cie. Braiding Buisness Unit our performance for your profit

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Greetings from the Management Dear reader, For more than a century, our company has stood for high-end mechanical engineering. We are no doubt best known for our circular knitting machines. But that is not nearly the end of our list of showpieces. That is why we would like to invite you to think one step further when you consider the word “mechanical engineering” – namely braiding machines. Since the early seventies, we have dedicated ourselves to the construction of these special machines which our customers use to produce reinforcements for high-pressure hoses. Our sister company, Mayer Industries...

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What Drives Us Premium supplier in braiding machines, a family firm, an innovation driver, global market leader in circular knitting… Mayer & Cie. is much more than just a few revs per minute faster. Our recipe for success is the combination of a clear commitment to performance and a unique corporate culture that is reflected in our values. Leading edge We are a leading supplier in braiding machines producing reinforcements for high pressure hoses. For more than four decades, we have had a say in determining the market and in setting trends. A family in internal relations, based on partnership...

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What We Manufacture & What Distinguishes Our Products We build braiding machines, which our customers use to produce reinforcements for high-pressure hoses. Liquid or gaseous substances – from water and oil to steam or chemicals – are transported in these hoses. The reinforcements produced by our systems can be made of steel wire or textile materials. That depends entirely on the application. Our machines braid according to the maypole principle with 2-over-2 and 3-over-3 braiding patterns; can be used as single, double or triple deck systems; feature a servo motor on each deck, so that each...

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What Our Machines Are Used For What High-Pressure Hoses Are Used For Structure of a hydraulic hose Our high-pressure hoses can withstand any element. This is a prerequisite, because hardly any area of our modern life functions without them: They are omnipresent in automated industrial production. The same applies to machines in agriculture or construction. And at the latest when working conditions become inhospitable – such as in the sea or underground – the safety of man and machine depends on the reinforced high-pressure hose. A hose consists of three layers: The innermost is the so-called...

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Being Revolutionarily Reliable Head Office Our group of companies has been constructing braiding machines for over 40 years. We use parts produced in-house and sourced from selected suppliers, many of them based in Germany. Skilled workers with many years of experience in special machine construction ensure that only machines that meet our high quality standards leave our factory. By the way: We have been building special machines for more than a century. Our company is located in Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg. Since 2019, both the sales and the production of our braiding machines have been based...

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