Power Transmission Manufacturer MALMEDIE®

NEXT LEVEL
DRIVE SYSTEMS

As a power transmission manufacturer, MALMEDIE® delivers mechanical drive systems built for the demands of tomorrow – safe, efficient, and uncompromising. With 150 years of experience and a clear focus on system performance, we turn complexity into clarity for industrial operations worldwide.

Our Purpose

shaping the standards of tomorrow

Since 1873, MALMEDIE® has helped industrial operators around the world improve safety, efficiency, and reliability in heavy-duty applications.

As pioneers in coupling technology and drivetrain integration, we develop solutions that perform under pressure – and protect what matters most.

Driven by experience and engineering depth, we deliver what our customers need most: high-performance systems that reduce downtime, increase safety, and create long-term value.

Our mission

Best-in-class Performance

We enable faster, easier decision-making: our heavy duty drive solutions offer such clear advantages that lengthy comparisons become unnecessary.

Backed by structured development, precision manufacturing, and a strong partner network, we deliver exactly what your operation needs – tailored to performance goals, space constraints, and lifecycle costs.

The result? Less downtime, greater efficiency, and more reliable operations in the world’s toughest environments.

What We Deliver

More Than Components:

Complete Mechanical Drive Systems

As a power transmission manufacturer, we design and manufacture high-performance drive components and assemblies – tailored to specific applications, load profiles, and spatial constraints.

  • Custom and standard couplings
  • Shaft-hub connections and flanges
  • Technical consulting & co-development
  • Torque limiters & safety devices
  • Complete drive system assemblies
  • Retrofit and OEM solutions

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    “Engineering comes first. For us, a drive system isn’t just a bundle of components – it’s a technically superior, purpose-built solution.

    ‘Next level’ means delivering real customer value across the entire lifecycle – through systems that truly elevate safety, efficiency, and sustainability.”

    — THOMAS NETZ
    CEO, MALMEDIE®
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    Heavy-Duty Applications

    Engineered for Demanding Environments

    From STS cranes to mining conveyors and high-torque hoisting systems – MALMEDIE® solutions are built to handle high loads, limited space, and harsh conditions. We specialize in heavy-duty drive solutions that offer maximum uptime and reliability across the toughest industries.
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    Our Engineering Principles

    What Drives Us – And Our Customers

    Best-in-Class Experience

    We strive to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Shaped by creativity, innovation, and outstanding design.

    We simplify complex processes and think our concepts through from start to finish. This enables us to offer not just individual solutions, but comprehensive, end-to-end support.

    Expertise That Drives Innovation

    Our work is rooted in deep expertise. Driven by continuous market analysis, close collaboration with customers, and hands-on experience.

    Our innovative designs set us apart. As a gold standard in couplings, we represent both status and progress in our industry.

    True Customer Proximity

    Customer focus is at the heart of everything we do.
    As a industrial coupling manufacturer, we work with our clients at eye level. Approachable, grounded, and committed.

    Our customers trust us to understand their needs, take their concerns seriously, and develop sustainable solutions together.

    Certified Quality, Designed for Safety

    Our commitment and high quality standards are underlined by recognized certifications and reinforce our customers’ trust in our expertise.

    Our designs are not only innovative and aesthetic, but also ensure greater safety.

    Heavy-Duty Drive Solutions

    From hoists to conveyors, rolling mills to container cranes – MALMEDIE® is built for high loads, harsh environments, and system-critical roles.
      150
      Years of Experience
      52+
      Global Sales & Service Locations
      17%
      Up to 17% higher radial load capacity (TTXL Drum Couplings than standard coupling solutions on the market)

      Port & Container Handling

      High-performance drive systems for cranes and handling equipment.
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      Mining & Extraction

      High-performance drive systems for cranes and handling equipment.
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      Steel & Metals

      High-performance drive systems for cranes and handling equipment.
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      Heavy-duty & Other

      High-performance drive systems for cranes and handling equipment.
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    OUR HISTORY

    From a Single Workshop to Global Impact

      1873

      15.09.1873

      Foundation of the „Malmedie & Cie. Maschinenfabrik“ by Johann Josef Malmedie and Karl August Schmitz. Production of cold moulding presses and wire drawing machines with 25 employees in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk.

      1899

      17.08.1899: MALMEDIE® becomes a stock corporation

      Transformation of “Malmedie & Cie. Maschinenfabrik” in a stock corporation (Malmedie & Co. AG)

      1923

      1923

      Production of machines for wire processing and draw benches for steel bars and pipes with 1200 employees.

      1926

      1926

      Start of the coupling production under licence of the British Bibby-Coupling.

      1926

      Start of coupling production

      First under licence of the British “Bibby” coupling and soon with own designs, e.g. for Gear Couplings

      1930

      1930

      In the course of the world economic crisis, the Kieserling brothers of Solingen became the new owners. The staff was reduced drastically and the company was moved to the „Königsberger Str.“ in Düsseldorf. Special draw benches following US licences and special couplings were added to the product portfolio.

      1945

      1945

      The majority of the office and manufacturing buildings were destroyed due to the war.

      1947

      1947

      Office and manufacturing buildings were built up again.

      1948

      1948

      MALMEDIE® gets the production permission.

      1950

      1950

      Transformation of the „Malmedie & Co Maschinenfabrik“ from a stock company to a Pvt. Ltd. company.

      1958

      Drum Couplings

      Development and launch of the barrel-type coupling as a connection between gearbox and ropedrums – a global standard today!

      1972

      1972

      The „Malmedie & Co Maschinenfabrik GmbH“ becomes an enterprise of the „Rheinmetall“ group. MALMEDIE® produces with more than 500 employees tranfer presses and fully automatic machines for massive forming, ball- and roll presses, draw benches for wires and pipes, level- and cutting machines as well as mechanical couplings for power transmission applications. 50% of the products where exportet.

      1981

      03.12.1981

      Foundation of the „M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH“ by taking over the complete coupling production of the „Malmedie & Co Maschinenfabrik“.

      1981

      Establishment of M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH
      … and take-over of the complete coupling production of the „Malmedie & Co Maschinenfabrik“. Manufacturing of machines under the brand name “MALMEDIE®” stopped.

      1984

      1984

      Takeover of „M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH“ by Mr. Horst Heinrich Altenhein.

      1994

      1994

      New construction of office and production buildings of „M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH” in Solingen, relocation of the company to the “Dycker Feld”.
      2003

      2003

      Dr. Rahim Groß ist owner of M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH.

      2005

      SOS snag overload system for container cranes

      A MALMEDIE® mechanical Safety Couplings separates within milliseconds motor and gearbox in case of snag overloads on STS container canes. The SOS snag overload system is the first non-hydraulic snag load protection system.

      2017

      2017

      With more than 30 national and international patents and patent applications, MALMEDIE® develops itself to one of the most innovative companies in the field of coupling technology.

      2016

      MALMEDIE® goes USA

      Since early 2016, our US customers can place inquiries and orders in a very convenient way through our newly established subsidiary MALMEDIE INC. in Allentwon / Pennsylvania.

      2021

      M.A.T. Malmedie Antriebstechnik GmbH develops, manufactures and distributes in Solingen Gear Couplings, Drum Couplings and Safety Couplings mainly for the steel industry, the crane industry, the mining industry and general heavy equipment applications. About 65% of the products are export business.

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    Sales Christian Tigges
    +49-212-25811-53
    +49-212-25811-31
    sales@malmedie.com