A trusted and valuable partner in circular knitting tradition in quality and productivity.
Mayer & Cie. is a manufacturer of circular knitting machines. On these machines, clients knit the entire range of modern textiles, including home textiles, sportswear, nightwear and swimwear, seat covers, underwear as well as technical textiles. Famous product lines by Mayer & Cie. are Relanit machines, equipped with the proprietary relative technology, and OVJA machines, which are popular for mattress ticking.
Furthermore, Mayer & Cie. focuses on anticipating requirements of clients and on catering for new trends in the industry from an early stage. This has made the German company a leader in innovations and in the market.
Apart from circular knitting machines, Mayer & Cie. manufactures braiding machines that produce sheathings for high-pressure hoses. The company moved this line of business to the headquarters in Germany in 2019 after more than 40 years at its U.S. sister company. Founded in 1905, Mayer & Cie. employs about 400 employees worldwide with includes a staff of 300 at its German headquarters in Albstadt. The company also maintains subsidiaries in China and the Czech Republic and cooperates with sales partners in around 80 countries, with Pakistan among them.
Mayer & Cie. in Pakistan
Hardy Bühler, Mayer & Cie. Sales Manager for Pakistan, reports a strong demand for 3-thread fleece in Pakistan. In order to meet requirements in this segment best, Mayer & Cie. is working towards a market ready version of a new machine type. “We expect this new machine to be available by beginning of 2021”, Bühler says.
Home Textiles – with bedspreads and mattress covers in particular – is a segment that is expected to grow further in the near future. “Our Relanit 3.2 HS available in diameters up to 48 inches and the new OVJA 2.4 EM are solid machines for the respective applications”, the Sales Manager says.
Covid-19 impact and outlook on the future
During the Corona lockdown, Mayer & Cie. shipped a three way mattress cover machine to Pakistan. Due to travel restrictions, the technician that was to install the machine had to stay home. “We had to set up the machine via remote support”, Bühler reports, “and we are happy to say it worked very well. This experience has proven our efforts right.” He refers to Mayer & Cie.’s investing in digital solutions like knitlink over the past years. Lately, the company has intensified their digital endeavours. “Along with our machines’ quality, sustainability and efficiency, digital solutions will set us apart from other manufacturers”, Bühler shares the company’s conviction.
