What ELGO Batscale does

ELGO Batscale AG is a Liechtenstein-based industrial sensor manufacturer specializing in elevator shaft information systems. Founded in 1998 by Helmut Grimm and headquartered in Balzers, the company designs and produces the LIMAX family of magnetic-tape-based position-detection sensors, in which magnetoresistive or Hall-effect sensor heads scan sinusoidal fields above a magnetized plastic tape bonded to a magnetically conductive steel recoil strip. The portfolio is organized into three SIL3-relevant lines: LIMAX STANDARD for entry-level and modernization applications (LIMAX 1M, 2M), LIMAX COMPACT for all-in-one absolute position detection with integrated safety monitoring (LIMAX 1CP, 33CP, plus upcoming 2CP and 3CP), and LIMAX RED for redundant high-safety installations including high-rise elevators up to 748 meters of travel (LIMAX 1R, 33R, 44R). Supporting products include AB20-80 and AB20-120 magnetic tape series, sensor accessories, magnetic-tape installation kits (LIMAX RMS, S-RMS2, S-RMS-H), and digital tools such as the ELGO Safety Configurator, LIMAX Type Key Generator, and ELGO Cloud. ELGO holds EU-Type Examination certification from TÜV SÜD, ASME A17.5, EN81-20/50, EN12015/EN12016 EMC, EN60068 vibration/shock, and IP54/IP67 ingress ratings, and markets resolution capability down to 1 micrometer.

Name

ELGO Batscale

Legal name

ELGO Batscale AG

Website

https://elgo.li

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELGO Batscale AG (Liechtenstein, founded 1998) manufactures SIL3-certified magnetic-tape-based LIMAX position sensors, magnetic tape, and accessories for global elevator OEMs, service companies, and high-rise installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Balzers

HQ country

Liechtenstein

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shaft Information Systems (LIMAX Sensors): Sale of elevator position sensors including LIMAX STANDARD, COMPACT, and RED series. These are SIL3-certified safety devices for accurate elevator positioning and monitoring.
2. Magnetic Tape Products: Production and sale of magnetic tapes for position measurement including AB20-80 and AB20-120 series. Available in absolute or incremental coding variants for elevators and industrial automation applications.
3. Sensor Accessories: Service sets, connector kits, mounting angles, and connection cables for LIMAX sensor systems.
4. Magnetic Tape Accessories: Installation kits including LIMAX RMS, RMS 90, S-RMS2, S-RMS2-90, and S-RMS-H for various elevator configurations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ELGO Batscale AG develops and produces SIL3 certified magnetic tape-based shaft information systems (sensors) for elevator positioning and safety, marketed under the LIMAX brand across STANDARD, COMPACT, and RED series. The company also manufactures absolute and incremental magnetic tape (AB20-80, AB20-120) and accessories, supplying elevator OEMs, modernization contractors, and industrial automation customers through direct sales and regional representatives.

Product overview

ELGO Batscale AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of elevator shaft information systems centered around the LIMAX sensor product line. The product range is organized into three main sensor series: LIMAX STANDARD (entry-level for shorter hoisting heights, includes LIMAX 1M and LIMAX 2M), LIMAX COMPACT (SIL3 certified all-in-one sensors with absolute position detection and safety monitoring, includes LIMAX 1CP, LIMAX 2CP, LIMAX 3CP, and LIMAX 33CP), and LIMAX RED (redundant SIL3 certified sensors for high-safety applications, includes LIMAX 1R, LIMAX 33R, and LIMAX 44R for high-rise elevators). Supporting products include magnetic tape with absolute coding (AB20-80 15Bit and AB20-120 16Bit for high-rise), sensor accessories (service sets, connector kits, mounting angles), and magnetic tape installation kits. The company also provides digital tools including the ELGO Safety Configurator for parameterization and the LIMAX Type Key Generator for product configuration. Additional offerings include industrial magnetic coding through partner ELGO Electronic GmbH. The company produces 6 million meters of magnetic tape annually and has equipped 950,000+ elevators worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIMAX STANDARD Series Entry-level shaft information system series providing linear measuring for shorter hoisting heights and lower elevator speeds, intended for modernization and retrofitting projects.
• LIMAX 1M Sensor Smallest LIMAX sensor with pseudo-absolute measuring principle, supporting RJ45 or USB Mini connection, measuring heights up to 262 m (90 m recommended), operation speed up to 10 m/s, and IoT readiness, designed for elevator shaft position detection.
• LIMAX 2M Sensor Absolute measurement shaft information sensor that replaces the previous Limax2 series, available with M12M round plug or RJ45 connections, measuring heights up to 262 m, operation speed up to 10 m/s, and IP53/IP55/IP67 protection, supporting CANopen (CiA 406/417), SSI, and RS485 interfaces for elevator and industrial position detection.
• LIMAX COMPACT Series SIL3 certified shaft information system series integrating absolute position detection and safety monitoring in a single housing, designed for safety-critical elevator applications.
• LIMAX 1CP Sensor SIL3 certified all-in-one LIMAX sensor providing absolute position detection and safety monitoring in a single housing, supporting measuring heights up to 262 m, operation speed up to 10 m/s, IoT function, RJ45/TRM or TRM/TRM connections, floor sensor connection, and IP54 protection for safety-critical elevator applications.
• LIMAX 33CP Sensor Current all-in-one housing LIMAX sensor combining absolute position detection, safety monitoring, and electronic safety gear activator (eSGC) functionality, with CAN/CANopen interface and user-defined parameter setting for SIL3 elevator applications.
• LIMAX RED Series Redundant and SIL3 certified shaft information system series for high-safety elevator applications, including high-rise and guideless operation variants that combine with a safe elevator control system or SAFEBOX evaluation unit to fulfill safety functions up to SIL3.
• Magnetic Tape for ELGO LIMAX Absolute magnetic tape product family for ELGO LIMAX shaft information systems, available in three versions including AB20-80 15Bit (standard), AB20-120 10mm 16Bit (high-rise semi-guided), and AB20-120 20mm 16Bit (high-rise un-guided), providing contactless measurement resistant to smoke, dirt, oil, moisture, vibration, and shock.
• AB20-80 15Bit Magnetic Tape Standard 15Bit resolution absolute magnetic tape variant for use with the LIMAX STANDARD series sensors in elevator position measurement.
• AB20-120 16Bit Magnetic Tape (High-Rise) High-rise 16Bit absolute magnetic tape available in semi-guided (10mm) and un-guided (20mm) versions for high-speed elevators with travel heights up to 748 m.
• Sensor Accessories Accessories for LIMAX sensors including Service Sets with replacement guide rails, Connector Kits providing strain relief and IP protection for COMPACT and RED sensors, Mounting Angles for easy assembly to the elevator car, and Connection Cables comprising activator and signal cables.
• Magnetic Tape Accessories Installation kits for magnetic tapes including standard kits (LIMAX RMS, LIMAX RMS 90) for the STANDARD series and SIL3 plus High-Rise kits (LIMAX S-RMS2, LIMAX S-RMS2-90, LIMAX S-RMS-H) for the COMPACT and RED series with band detection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 950,000+ elevators worldwide equipped with ELGO shaft information systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TKE (Thyssenkrupp Elevator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKE (Thyssenkrupp Elevator) was the project partner for the Eiffel Tower installation in Paris. ELGO's LIMAX 44R sensors were installed in the inclined elevators of the Eiffel Tower for guideless operation, with TKE providing the elevator systems and installation expertise.
• New Lift Steuerungsbau GmbHminorOthersCopyright holder for project images at Zurich Airport. New Lift Steuerungsbau GmbH is credited for images of the Zurich Airport project installation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: SICK AG is a global leader in industrial sensors including encoders, safety, and positioning products used in elevator and intralogistics applications. It is a broad incumbent competing with ELGO in elevator shaft information and safety sensing while serving many other verticals.
• Balluff: Balluff is a German industrial sensor and connectivity specialist whose linear position sensors and encoders overlap with ELGO's elevator offerings. It is a broad incumbent serving many industrial verticals beyond elevators.
• Heidenhain: Heidenhain is a German manufacturer of high-precision linear and angle encoders, including sealed encoders used in elevator systems. It competes with ELGO's magnetic tape approach using alternative linear measurement technologies, and is significantly larger and broader.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Pepperl+Fuchs is a large German industrial sensor manufacturer including safety and positioning sensors for elevator and material handling markets. It serves as a broad incumbent with overlapping sensor categories but a much larger portfolio.
• Wenglor Sensoric: Wenglor is a German sensor manufacturer offering position, distance, and safety sensors applicable to elevator and industrial automation. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping but not elevator-specialized product lines.

Direct peers

• ASM Sensors: ASM Sensors makes magnetic and laser-based position sensors and wire-actuated encoders used in elevators and industrial automation. It is a direct peer in linear position measurement for elevator shaft information.
• Kübler Group: Kübler Group manufactures encoders and slip rings, including absolute and incremental encoders relevant to elevator positioning. It is a direct peer in encoder-based position feedback for elevator and industrial applications.
• Baumer Group: Baumer supplies encoders and sensors for elevators and industrial automation, including absolute and incremental encoders that compete with ELGO's LIMAX portfolio. The companies overlap in elevator positioning and safety-critical encoder applications.
• CEDES: CEDES is a Swiss-headquartered specialist in safety sensors and light curtains for elevators and industrial doors. Both companies supply SIL-class safety-critical sensors into elevator OEMs, making CEDES the closest direct peer in elevator safety sensing.
• Novotechnik: Novotechnik manufactures contactless position sensors and rotary/linear encoders for industrial and elevator applications. It competes with ELGO on linear position measurement with a different (potentiometric/Hall-based) technology stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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