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1850 – Foundation of the Mayer blacksmith shop
Paulus Mayer, an ancestor of the current company owner Klaus Mayer, founded the first blacksmith shop in Berschlingen near Ulm, Germany.
1890 – The blacksmith’s trade stays within the family
Paulus’ son Michael takes over the blacksmith heritage in 1890. His brother, Paulus Jr. enlists in the Army to be a blacksmith as well.
1958 – Georg Mayer founds a metalworking shop
After successful business operations, Georg Mayer founds a metalworking shop in 1958 to manufacture vendor parts for agricultural and construction machinery.
1960 – Laying of the foundation stone of the current location in Mergelstetten
After the first production years of the blacksmith shop in Itzelberg, Germany and various other shops in Mergelstetten, the first shop is built at great risk in 1960 at the present location. Complete welded constructions for tower cranes and agricultural machinery are part of the production program, which is continuously expanded.
1965 – The company Mayer is now a quality brand for welding constructions
In 1965, the welded constructions are followed by the mechanical processing of the constructions manufactured in-house, which to this day represents an important part of the Mayer Group’s range of services.
1958 – Georg Mayer founds a metalworking shop
After successful business operations, Georg Mayer founds a metalworking shop in 1958 to manufacture vendor parts for agricultural and construction machinery.
1960 – Laying of the foundation stone of the current location in Mergelstetten
After the first production years of the blacksmith shop in Itzelberg, Germany and various other shops in Mergelstetten, the first shop is built at great risk in 1960 at the present location. Complete welded constructions for tower cranes and agricultural machinery are part of the production program, which is continuously expanded.
1965 – The company Mayer is now a quality brand for welding constructions
In 1965, the welded constructions are followed by the mechanical processing of the constructions manufactured in-house, which to this day represents an important part of the Mayer Group’s range of services.
1967 – Development of the world’s first potting machine
With the world’s first potting machine specially developed for horticulture, the name Mayer and their automation solutions for horticulture have been linked inseparably since 1967.
1970 – Internationalization
After successful business operations in Germany, agencies were founded in European countries as well as in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan from 1970 onwards.
1995 – Construction of a 2.600 m² warehouse and a production hall in Heidenheim, Germany
Two new buildings (1250 m² and 1350 m²) are constructed. They will store the entire raw materials needed by Mayer.
1995 – Construction of a 2.600 m² warehouse and a production hall in Heidenheim, Germany
Two new buildings (1250 m² and 1350 m²) are constructed. They will store the entire raw materials needed by Mayer.
2000/01 – Construction of the Mayer Groups new corporate headquarters
Through the establishment of the company Dörflinger Bedachungs- und Fassadenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a new, central, representative administration building was created for joint use by Dörflinger and the Mayer Group companies.
2004 – The Mayer Group is composed of the following companies:
2000/01 – Construction of the Mayer Groups new corporate headquarters
Through the establishment of the company Dörflinger Bedachungs- und Fassadenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a new, central, representative administration building was created for joint use by Dörflinger and the Mayer Group companies.
2004 – The Mayer Group is composed of the following companies:
In June 2007, Mayer BT takes another step into the future. The production site in Hungary was further expanded with new laser machines from Trumpf. From November 2007, 2 Trumpf laser cutting machines TC 3030 with 3200-watt laser power and 1 Trumpf laser cutting machine TC 3030 with 4000-watt laser power will be in operation.
In June 2007, Mayer BT takes another step into the future. The production site in Hungary was further expanded with new laser machines from Trumpf. From November 2007, 2 Trumpf laser cutting machines TC 3030 with 3200-watt laser power and 1 Trumpf laser cutting machine TC 3030 with 4000-watt laser power will be in operation.
2007 – Four customer service centers for Germany
To handle all the selling and service areas in Germany, four customer service centers in East, South, West and North are built.
2010 – Foundation of the Mayer Holding GmbH & Co. KG
With effect from January 1, 2010, Mayer Holding GmbH & Co. KG was founded. The shareholder and Managing Director of the Mayer Group, Mr. Klaus Mayer, will bundle all his company investments in the Mayer Holding. This holding company will be supported by a company advisory board with three well-known entrepreneurial personalities.
2010 – The Mayer Group is also breaking new ground in ecology
In June 2010, a new photovoltaic plant with 227.68 kWp goes into operation. This ecological investment is an active contribution to environmental protection and CO2 savings. The delivery and installation was carried out by the company Palme Solar GmbH, located in Herbrechtingen/Bolheim. This means Mayer is independent of the general electricity supply companies in the long term and can generate electricity requirements themselves. On the photograph the entire system on the roofs of the company’s premises in Heidenheim-Mergelstetten can be seen.
2007 – Four customer service centers for Germany
To handle all the selling and service areas in Germany, four customer service centers in East, South, West and North are built.
2010 – Foundation of the Mayer Holding GmbH & Co. KG
With effect from January 1, 2010, Mayer Holding GmbH & Co. KG was founded. The shareholder and Managing Director of the Mayer Group, Mr. Klaus Mayer, will bundle all his company investments in the Mayer Holding. This holding company will be supported by a company advisory board with three well-known entrepreneurial personalities.
2010 – The Mayer Group is also breaking new ground in ecology
In June 2010, a new photovoltaic plant with 227.68 kWp goes into operation. This ecological investment is an active contribution to environmental protection and CO2 savings. The delivery and installation was carried out by the company Palme Solar GmbH, located in Herbrechtingen/Bolheim. This means Mayer is independent of the general electricity supply companies in the long term and can generate electricity requirements themselves. On the photograph the entire system on the roofs of the company’s premises in Heidenheim-Mergelstetten can be seen.
In 2017/2018, it is time for a redesign of the office premises. A growing workforce requires a new office concept. Zebrano GmbH from Günzburg, Germany is commissioned to redesign the office and meeting rooms at the Heidenheim site. The use and combination of the materials wood, concrete and glass create a homely atmosphere, which at the same time convinces with a functional office concept.
2018 – Manuel Linke becomes Managing Director
Since 2018, Manuel Linke has been responsible for the strategic orientation and operational business of Mayer Planting Systems and Mayer Laser & Sheet Metal Technology as Managing Director.
After his studies with a major in Business Information Systems (B.Sc.), Manuel Linke completed a part-time degree with a major in Business Psychology (M.Sc.). From 2012 to 2017, he worked as a project manager and assistant to the management at Paul Hartmann AG. Since 2017, Manuel Linke has been working for the Mayer Group and, until 2018, he accompanied a large number of projects in the various divisions as a project manager.
2018 – Manuel Linke becomes Managing Director
Since 2018, Manuel Linke has been responsible for the strategic orientation and operational business of Mayer Planting Systems and Mayer Laser & Sheet Metal Technology as Managing Director.
After his studies with a major in Business Information Systems (B.Sc.), Manuel Linke completed a part-time degree with a major in Business Psychology (M.Sc.). From 2012 to 2017, he worked as a project manager and assistant to the management at Paul Hartmann AG. Since 2017, Manuel Linke has been working for the Mayer Group and, until 2018, he accompanied a large number of projects in the various divisions as a project manager.
2019 – Naming of the “Georg Mayer út. 1“
The access road to the Mayer plant at the Kisfalud site is now officially named Georg Mayer út. 1 (transl. Georg Mayer street no. 1) – named after Klaus Mayer’s late father Mr. Georg Mayer.
2020 – Award from the Ministry of the Environment as “Place Full of Energy”
The Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy Management has honored Mayer Steel & Apparatus Engineering as a “Place full of energy”. This award as part of the state government’s communication concept for the energy turnaround is given to selected individuals, groups, institutions and companies whose name and project stand for the actively practiced energy turnaround in the state.
“In our state, there are numerous places full of energy where exemplary, successful and exciting things are being done for the energy transition,” said Environment and Energy Minister Franz Untersteller during his tour of the traditional Swabian company. “The Mayer company is such a place. Environmental and energy considerations have been on the corporate agenda here for quite some time. This is worthy of all honor in the truest sense of the word.”
2020 – New management at Mayer Steel & Apparatus Engineering
Effective March 01, 2020, Dipl. Ing. (FH) Martin Gentner has been appointed managing director of Mayer GmbH & CO. KG Steel & Apparatus Engineering. Mr. Gentner brings his many years of experience to the company, particularly in the areas of welding, mechanical processing and painting.
A mechanical engineer by training, he previously worked for nine years as production and purchasing manager at a well-known mechanical engineering company. His vision is to be the preferred supplier of the European mechanical engineering industry, as well as to manage the latest machinery, coupled with experienced and motivated employees using all IT & Industry 4.0 topics.
2021 – New photovoltaic plant
We are very pleased to announce the completion of the new photovoltaic plant on the roofs of our Mayer site in Kisfalud, Hungary. The plant generates approximately 275,000 – 290,000 kWh per year and will cover 35 – 45% of our on-site electricity needs in Kisfalud.
Projects like these make a decisive contribution to the success of the energy transition. Not only because energy is used more efficiently, electricity is produced regeneratively and tons of CO² are saved – they should also serve as a source of inspiration and an example for our colleagues in industry to take this important step towards renewable energies.
2021 – New photovoltaic plant
We are very pleased to announce the completion of the new photovoltaic plant on the roofs of our Mayer site in Kisfalud, Hungary. The plant generates approximately 275,000 – 290,000 kWh per year and will cover 35 – 45% of our on-site electricity needs in Kisfalud.
Projects like these make a decisive contribution to the success of the energy transition. Not only because energy is used more efficiently, electricity is produced regeneratively and tons of CO² are saved – they should also serve as a source of inspiration and an example for our colleagues in industry to take this important step towards renewable energies.
2021 – New e-charging station at the Heidenheim site
In order to become even more energy efficient on site in Heidenheim, we had an electric charging station built in August for up to 4 of our future electric vehicles. Powered by 100% green electricity, both we on site and our sales and service technicians on the road save large amounts of climate-damaging CO².
More about the energy transition at the Mayer Group:
2021 – New e-charging station at the Heidenheim site
In order to become even more energy efficient on site in Heidenheim, we had an electric charging station built in August for up to 4 of our future electric vehicles. Powered by 100% green electricity, both we on site and our sales and service technicians on the road save large amounts of climate-damaging CO².
More about the energy transition at the Mayer Group:
2022 – Change of leadership at the top of the Mayer Group
In the Mayer Group, an era is coming to an end under the leadership of shareholder & managing director Klaus Mayer after 28 years. On January 01, 2022, Klaus Mayer will hand over the operational management of the Mayer Group to Manuel Linke.
After the untimely death of his father Georg Mayer on December 02, 1993, his son Klaus Mayer took over the responsibility and management of the Mayer company as shareholder & managing director at the age of 28. After 28 years at the head of today’s Mayer Group, Klaus Mayer hands over the management of the Mayer Group to Mr. Manuel Linke. Mr. Linke will lead the Mayer Group from January 01, 2022 as Chairman of the Management Board in the spirit of the shareholder Klaus Mayer and his family.
2022 – Change of leadership at the top of the Mayer Group
In the Mayer Group, an era is coming to an end under the leadership of shareholder & managing director Klaus Mayer after 28 years. On January 01, 2022, Klaus Mayer will hand over the operational management of the Mayer Group to Manuel Linke.
After the untimely death of his father Georg Mayer on December 02, 1993, his son Klaus Mayer took over the responsibility and management of the Mayer company as shareholder & managing director at the age of 28. After 28 years at the head of today’s Mayer Group, Klaus Mayer hands over the management of the Mayer Group to Mr. Manuel Linke. Mr. Linke will lead the Mayer Group from January 01, 2022 as Chairman of the Management Board in the spirit of the shareholder Klaus Mayer and his family.
2022 – New powder coating plant at the Hungary site
Our new powder coating plant for small and large components went into operation in January 2022 at our site in Hungary. Developed, planned and built by the company Meeh, the plant was optimally adapted to our needs and components. This enables us to provide cost-efficient production and powder-coat workpieces up to 6000 x 2500 x 2500 mm.
2022 – In silent mourning we bid farewell to Klaus Mayer, who passed away completely unexpected on October 06, 2022 at the age of 57. For his family, friends and the employees of the Mayer Group he leaves an unimaginable gap.
In 1993, at the age of only 28, he took over the responsibility and management of the Mayer company as shareholder & managing director. He tirelessly expanded the company in a forward-looking manner and developed it into today’s globally successful Mayer Group. At the beginning of 2022, after 28 years, he handed over the operational management of the Mayer Group to his successor Mr. Manuel Linke and from this point on held the office of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mayer Holding. Klaus Mayer was a visionary, mentor and entrepreneur through and through – fun-loving, sociable and always with a positive outlook. Family and friends were most important to him and he was always available to offer advice and support.
The Mayer Group, with its associated companies in Germany, Hungary and China, remains fully owned by the Mayer family in the fifth generation. This means that the strategic orientation of the Mayer Group will be consistently continued and that there will be no interference by third parties in the future.
2022 – In silent mourning we bid farewell to Klaus Mayer, who passed away completely unexpected on October 06, 2022 at the age of 57. For his family, friends and the employees of the Mayer Group he leaves an unimaginable gap.
In 1993, at the age of only 28, he took over the responsibility and management of the Mayer company as shareholder & managing director. He tirelessly expanded the company in a forward-looking manner and developed it into today’s globally successful Mayer Group. At the beginning of 2022, after 28 years, he handed over the operational management of the Mayer Group to his successor Mr. Manuel Linke and from this point on held the office of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mayer Holding. Klaus Mayer was a visionary, mentor and entrepreneur through and through – fun-loving, sociable and always with a positive outlook. Family and friends were most important to him and he was always available to offer advice and support.
The Mayer Group, with its associated companies in Germany, Hungary and China, remains fully owned by the Mayer family in the fifth generation. This means that the strategic orientation of the Mayer Group will be consistently continued and that there will be no interference by third parties in the future.
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