Erich Schäfer GmbH & Co. KG

A partnership we can count on

Innomotics partner Erich Schäfer reference

At a glance

Erich Schäfer offers bundled expertise for new innovations in conveyor technology, drive technology, crane construction and electric machines. Together with Innomotics, the machine manufacturer wants to realize new ideas and innovative solutions.

Continuity for more Quality

Wherever large loads need to be moved from A to B, the products of the Siegen-based company Erich Schäfer can be found. Founded in 1950 as a one-man business, the mechanical engineering company is now an international player. Around 150 employees develop customer-specific solutions in the fields of conveyor technology, drive technology, crane construction and electrical machines. As an Advanced Partner, the company has also enjoyed many years of successful cooperation with Siemens* and thus also with Innomotics.

The company can now look back on over 60 years of existence. And during these years, it has made an excellent name for itself both nationally and internationally. With innovative products, a high level of quality and excellent service, Erich Schäfer has been able to establish itself as a market leader in the industry with a secure future. Above all, the great expertise and reliability of the employees have helped to secure a stable place in the market structure. With a competent and experienced team behind Siegen, they guarantee continuity in product and service quality. This has also resulted in long-standing and trusting relationships with customers.

Because we want to work sustainably, we opted for a European manufacturer in Innomotics.
Gerd Schäfer, Technical Manager of the engine department

Achieving more together

With bundled know-how

At Erich Schäfer, everything comes from a single source. From engineering and production to delivery and maintenance. Repairs are also the order of the day to keep tried and tested technology running. The close cooperation and exchange with suppliers such as Innomotics has also contributed to the success story of the mechanical engineering company. Innomotics is valued as an absolutely reliable partner that is always available and supportive - for example, when it comes to being able to offer a complete drive train.

The company is consistently developing its portfolio and range of services to stay competitive. Together with Innomotics, Gerd Schäfer wants to deliver complex and innovative projects in order to strengthen the new brand name. In over 40 years of partnership, the company has developed into an advanced partner. For example, it is able to build explosion-proof machines that are modified according to individual requirements and delivered to customers at short notice.

There's no such thing as impossible

Optimally fulfilling requirements with products that adapt to the customer's wishes is the company's trademark. These can be motors or conveyor technology components from well-known manufacturers, specifically customized solutions and developments or even the replacement of a defective part in the system. Inclusive, is the individual technical advice offered these range from: depending on the areas of application, performance requirements and objectives, detailed solution proposals and project processes are developed in close consultation with the customer. On request, the professional installation, conversion or assembly of the desired solution can be carried out on site. No task is big enough for the team to deliver.This also applies to the future, as the mechanical engineering company is confident that it will be able to grow together with Innomotics. Combining expertise, developing and implementing new ideas together, acting together: Good prerequisites for continuing to move the world with innovations.

This forward-thinking approach extends to the future, as the mechanical engineering company is confident in its ability to grow alongside Innomotics. By combining expertise, developing and implementing new ideas together, and acting in unison, they have established a strong foundation for continuing to drive global innovations.

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