MAAG Gear

What MAAG Gear does

MAAG Gear AG is a Swiss-headquartered, specialized manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial gear systems serving the global cement and mining industries. Founded in 1908 and registered as a stock corporation in Zürich (CHE-113.315.608), the company designs and produces planetary gear units, bevel-planetary gear units, spur gear units, girth gears, and bevel sets for vertical roller mills, horizontal ball mills, SAG mills, roller presses, kilns, crushers, and conveyors. Core product families include the CEM Drive (4000-14000 kW), WPV (introduced 2007), WPU, Iron Drive, MAX Drive (up to 15000 kW), CPU, SYMETRO, LGDX, PPU, and PPU-C gear units, supplemented by modular Temperex/KA/KB series for conveyors and general industrial applications, plus supporting components such as bevel sets, girth gears, pinions, and GGL lubrication systems. The company claims more than 1,000 girth gears in service globally and several product lines (SYMETRO, CPU, PPU) with operating lifetimes exceeding 50-80 years, reflecting deep installed-base credibility.

Name

MAAG Gear

Legal name

MAAG Gear AG

Website

http://www.maaggear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

MAAG Gear AG is a Swiss-headquartered specialized manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial gear systems — planetary, bevel-planetary, spur gear units, and girth gears — for cement, mining, and other industrial customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gear Manufacturing

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding & Milling Equipment (IMAHAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Industrial gear units
• Planetary gearboxes
• Cement mill drives
• Mining gear solutions
• Girth gears

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterthur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gear Unit Sales: Sale of heavy-duty industrial gear units including planetary, bevel-planetary, spur gear units, and girth gears for cement, mining, and other industrial applications. Products are customized for specific applications with varying power ranges and configurations.
2. Aftermarket and Service: Comprehensive service offerings including preventive maintenance, overhaul, troubleshooting and repair. 24/7 emergency service available. Spare parts supply including replacement kits for gear units.
3. Rotating Parts and Spare Components: Supply of spare parts including TSHH technology rotating parts for SYMETRO gear units. Comprehensive documentation allows supply of spare parts for gear units since 1926.
4. Condition Monitoring Services: Predicta online condition monitoring service for continuous monitoring and data analysis to detect wear and tear at early stage. Enables condition-based preventive maintenance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAAG Gear designs, manufactures, and services heavy-duty industrial gear systems — including planetary, bevel-planetary, and spur gear units as well as girth gears — for vertical roller mills, ball mills, roller presses, kilns, and crushers used in cement, mining, and other heavy industries. The company also delivers aftermarket services, spare parts, and condition monitoring under the Predicta/mySentinel offerings.

Product overview

MAAG Gear provides high-precision industrial gear solutions and drive systems primarily for cement and mining industries. The product portfolio includes planetary gear units, bevel-planetary gear units, central drives, lateral drives, and girth gears for vertical roller mills, horizontal mills (ball mills, SAG mills), roller presses, crushers, kilns, and conveyors. Key product lines include: the CEM Drive and MAX Drive for vertical roller mills (up to 15,000 kW); WPV, Iron Drive, and WPU gear units for various mill configurations; CPU, Symetro, LGDX, and PPU-C for horizontal mills; PPU for roller presses; KA/KB/Temperex for conveyors and general industrial use; plus bevel sets and girth gears as components. The company also offers condition monitoring services (Predicta, mySentinel) and comprehensive aftermarket support. With over 100 years of experience, MAAG integrates Swiss, Italian, and Polish heritage into its gear solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAAG® GEAR CEM Drive Most compact drive system for vertical roller mills, combining proven MAAG planetary gear technology with an integrated permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. Power range from 4000 to 14,000 kW. For cement and mining operators running vertical roller mills.
• MAAG® GEAR WPV Gear Unit Three-stage bevel-planetary gear unit with unique double-planetary gear and torque split design for vertical roller mills, delivering performance range exceeding 8,000 kW.
• MAAG® Iron Drive Gear Unit Most efficient gear unit for vertical roller mills, combining bevel planetary gear technology with new bearing design and safety shoulder to protect planetary stage. Accommodates 1000 to 9000 kW.
• MAAG® GEAR MAX Drive System Three-stage spur gear unit with torque split using two equal drive units for power up to 15,000 kW in vertical roller mills, with modular concept allowing single or dual drive.
• MAAG® GEAR WPU Gear Unit Two-stage bevel and planetary gearbox for vertical roller mills including coal mills. Large series accommodates 1300 to 5500 kW; small series for coal mills up to 1500 kW.
• MAAG® GEAR PPU Gear Unit Planetary gear unit covering torque range from 100 to 4200 kNm and ratios from 1:40 to 1:140, used in roller presses, ball mills, and various industrial applications. Redesigned in 2013 with 20% lower weight and part diversity.
• MAAG® GEAR LGDX Gear Unit Three-stage spur gear with torque split providing lateral side drive for ball mills, up to 8000 kW single arrangement and 14,000 kW dual arrangement. Extends lifetime by approximately 40% through smart lubrication.
• MAAG® GEAR PPU-C Gear Unit Heavy-duty compact three-stage planetary gear unit with flexible input stage for roller presses, ball mills, and sugar cane processing. Bearing lifetime exceeds 100,000 operating hours.
• MAAG® GEAR Symetro Gear Two-stage central drive gear unit for ball mills featuring symmetrical torque split. Many original units still operating after 80+ years. Includes TSHH technology for upgraded rotating parts.
• MAAG® GEAR Girth Gear Heavy-duty fabricated girth gears for mills and kilns manufactured using forged gear ring technology with electro-welded structure. Over 1,000 units in service globally; external gears up to 11,200 mm diameter.
• MAAG® GEAR CPU Gear Unit Two-stage planetary gear unit for central driven ball mills delivering power ranges from 1,000 to 10,000 kW with power efficiency exceeding 98.9%.
• MAAG® GEAR KA / KB / Temperex Modular gear units for belt conveyors and industrial applications in mining and cement industries. KA single spur gear reducer; KB double reducer stage; Temperex standardized modular series.
• MAAG® GEAR Bevel Sets High-quality bevel gear sets for crushers, horizontal and vertical mills, roller presses, excavators, conveyors, and other power transmission applications in cement and mining.
• MAAG® GEAR WA / Temperex Gear Single-stage WA and multistage Temperex parallel cylindrical wheel speed reducer gear units for horizontal mills and comminution machinery in minerals processing.
• Predicta Condition Monitoring Service Online condition monitoring service providing continuous monitoring and data analysis to detect wear and tear at an early stage, enabling condition-based preventive maintenance and reduced unplanned downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• MAAG CEM Drive reduces energy loss by 22% compared to conventional three-stage gear unit
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature12 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Flender: Siemens-owned industrial gear and coupling manufacturer offering planetary, helical, and bevel-helical gear units for cement, mining, and bulk material handling. Directly comparable to MAAG's product portfolio but with the broader Siemens industrial automation and motor ecosystem as a competitive lever.
• ABB: Swiss-Swedish industrial conglomerate offering motors, drives, and integrated mill electrification systems. Increasingly comparable to MAAG as customers pursue fully integrated grinding solutions, with ABB offering adjacent motor and process control capabilities.
• SEW-Eurodrive: German drive technology specialist producing gear motors, industrial gear units, and mechatronic drive systems for material handling and heavy industry. Comparable to MAAG in cement and mining applications but with much broader portfolio across logistics, automotive, and food.
• Regal Rexnord: US-listed power transmission and motion control company producing gear drives, bearings, and couplings for industrial markets including mining and bulk material handling. Comparable aftermarket and installed-base dynamics to MAAG's business.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries: Japanese diversified industrial group producing power transmission equipment including cyclo and planetary gear reducers. Comparable to MAAG in planetary and industrial gear technology, with broader exposure to other heavy industrial segments.
• Nidec Industrial Solutions: Global electric motor and drive manufacturer (parent Nidec Corporation) offering industrial gear units, motors, and integrated drivetrains. Increasingly competitive with MAAG as customers look for combined motor-gear solutions like MAAG's CEM Drive.

Direct peers

• Brevini Riduttori: Italian planetary and helical gear manufacturer serving construction, mining, and industrial machinery. Direct competitor to MAAG's planetary gear portfolio with comparable specialization in heavy-duty applications.
• Bonfiglioli: Italian manufacturer of gearmotors, planetary gear units, and drive solutions for industrial automation, construction, mining, and renewable energy. Highly comparable to MAAG's niche positioning in heavy-duty industrial gears with similar European heritage and customization depth.
• Nord Drivesystems: German family-owned drive technology company manufacturing gear units, motors, and frequency inverters for intralogistics, bulk material handling, and heavy industry. Closely comparable to MAAG in industrial gear units serving mining, cement, and conveyor applications.
• David Brown (Clyde Blowers Capital): Heritage industrial gear manufacturer (founded 1860) producing gear units for mining, cement, and heavy industry. Direct competitor to MAAG with comparable product depth and a similar brand-driven, durability-focused market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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