Vacuum Technology World Leader Schmalz Opens in Cambridge, Ontario

Cambridge - J. Schmalz GmbH of Glatten, Germany, announced the opening of its Canadian branch office in Cambridge, Ontario. Strategically located in Waterloo Region/Canada’s Technology Triangle, 90 kilometers west of Toronto. Schmalz is the world’s leading manufacturer of vacuum technology is poised to provide its Canadian clients with full support in sales and service, consulting, engineering, inventory, and emergency services.

“Canada is an important market for Schmalz Gmbh. Our innovative products will help Canadian companies to streamline their processes and improve productivity at competitive prices for a faster return on investment. Innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit have been the hallmarks of Schmalz and we will continue to lead the way in the twenty-first century with better vacuum technology solutions,” says Ludwig Seegraeber, General Export Manager, Schmalz Gmbh Germany.

Schmalz has been increasing the efficiency and profitability of operations for hundreds of clients worldwide since its vacuum technology was introduced in 1984. Their main products are vacuum components, and gripper, handling, and clamping vacuum systems. Working with an impressive group of clients in automotive, woodworking, metals, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and plastics, Schmalz has become a reliable vacuum technology solutions-provider in automation, material handling, production, and packaging.

Schmalz Vacuum Components and Gripper Systems improve productivity in automated processes such as chip production, furniture manufacturing and heavy metal sheet assembly. Schmalz Vacuum Material Handling Systems improve the comfort and efficiency for employees with their lifting devices, cranes, workbenches, and trolleys. Schmalz Vacuum Clamping systems provide world leading technology for CNC machine tools and machining centres. Schmalz’s patented and innovative products are the preferred choice for OEM and they also sell retrofit vacuum clamping systems for older machining centres.

“Schmalz was established in 1910 and has grown to be a world leader in vacuum technology in the industry. Schmalz Vacuum Technology Ltd. believes in having a strong presence at the local level and is staffed by highly trained technical people. Being part of a global sales and distribution network, we have access to vast technical resources and can support our products in any country,” says Ian Simpson, General Manager of Canadian operations.

The soon-to-be fourth generation family-run business is situated in the picturesque town of Glatten in Germany’s Black Forest. Founder Johannes Schmalz would be proud to know that the razor blade factory he founded in the early 1900’s has grown and adapted successfully to changing technologies for almost a century. In 1948, when electric razors were introduced to the marketplace, Schmalz reinvented itself by embracing another new development - the fledgling airline industry - and began producing light vehicles and airport trolleys. It was the third generation of the Schmalz family, brothers Kurt and Wolfgang, who in 1984 began to propel the company to its present position as a leading manufacturer of vacuum technology to meet the needs of their diverse and technologically-driven clientele.