Schmalz

Get To Know Schmalz

Schmalz, started in 1910 and family-owned since the beginning, is a global leader in vacuum technology and ergonomic handling systems.  Schmalz is headquartered in Germany and employs approximately 1,800 people across 31 worldwide locations. Schmalz products are used across a variety of industrial applications. Schmalz is recognized for both their innovation and quality in providing best in class vacuum solutions for customers.  Schmalz’s broad vacuum product portfolio includes all the necessary vacuum components such as suction cups and vacuum generators along with complete gripping systems and clamping systems for workplace holding.  

Schmalz is guided by three values that shape the daily interactions between its employees and customers.  First is pioneering whereby Schmalz aims to be the leader in the vacuum technology field.  Schmalz believes their innovations should shape the industry and change it for the better.  The second value is sustainability which has always been a part of the Schmalz family’s thinking since 1910.  Finally, Schmalz has a value to inspire by only being satisfied when a customer has been inspired by the Schmalz team and their products. 

Why Schmalz?

With Schmalz leading edge vacuum products, improve your automated processes and relieve your workforce of heavy and dangerous physical work.  With innovation and quality as the foundation, Schmalz offers a complete line of the following types of products for lifting, moving, and clamping with vacuum: 

Vacuum Technology for Automation 

Vacuum Technology for Robotics

Vacuum Clamping Technology

Vacuum Lifters and Crane Systems

Our Schmalz Product Categories Include

Pneumatic Systems

Schmalz is known worldwide for being a leader in vacuum system technology. EFP is privileged to offer the full line of Schmalz vacuum systems and components as part of our Pneumatic Systems portfolio of productsThrough our partnership with Schmalz, EFP has a solution for your vacuum and workholding needs.

Collaborative Robots

A collaborative robot accomplishes nothing without the right end of arm toolingSchmalz provides a full suite of vacuum gripping systems and components that ensure the success of your robotics investmentThese solutions are generally ready to connect to the most popular robotics brands.

Trust EFP + Schmalz To Solve Your Project Needs

Schmalz is a third generation leader in vacuum systems and technology, so manufacturers can rely on their proven components and systems. Schmalz provides the leading edge innovation and quality while EFP provides the local knowledge and support to ensure the success of your specific application. 

We take your success personally, which means we focus on speed (in terms of both response times and follow-up and lead times), expertise (local staff supported by Schmalz engineers), accountability (we do what we say and we deliver bad news with alternative solutions), and integrity (speaks for itself).

The EFP Edge

We are focused on your success, be it staying on time and/or within budget on your project. That’s why we offer our Rapid Response Guarantee. We promise to respond to your online chats within 60 seconds and your web inquiries within 60 minutes during our business hours, or we will take $60 OFF your next purchase. 

EFP offers timely, budget-friendly solutions with quality products and excellent customer service. Our legacy is built on strong partnerships and a commitment to people. We are dedicated to your success and view ourselves as trusted partners in your growth. At EFP, it’s more than business – it’s a partnership for the long haul. 

Together, we deliver. 

Hear It From Our Partners

“I have known and used EFP for over 20 years. They deliver quality products and service in a timely manner using a hands-on approach. We are always looking for ways to engage them more.”

Karen

Custom Automation Systems Company