SCHAEFER NAEC Member Spotlight: 
Bridging Global Excellence and Local Customization
 

The journey of SCHAEFER began over 60 years ago in Germany, rooted in a dedication to crafting the world’s most advanced and reliable operating and display elements for the elevator industry. Today, SCHAEFER is recognized as a leading international supplier, driven by a vision to be the clear No. 1 in technological competence, customer service, and entrepreneurial flexibility.

Their global mission is clear: to develop, produce, and sell elevator fixtures and indicators that offer customers a genuine technical, economic, and aesthetic advantage.

Establishing a North American Footprint

In 2014, SCHAEFER solidified its commitment to the North American market by opening SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. in the Vancouver, BC area.

This facility is more than just a sales office; it is a full-fledged manufacturing hub where specialized products are created to meet the exacting Canadian and U.S. standards. This local operation bundles the essential North American know-how, focusing on UL/CSA compliant control panels and push-buttons specifically optimized for the market's codes and designs.

The North American operation is led by Ross Watson, General Manager, who emphasizes the unique position of the facility:

"We break new ground to move you skywards. Our core strength is simplifying complexity and creating custom solutions that fit like a glove. We combine 60+ years of global excellence with the local flexibility and compliance our North American partners demand."

The Power of Uncompromising Partnership

SCHAEFER’s unique selling proposition is its ability to master technical complexity and enable true, in-depth customization while simultaneously delivering code-compliant, long-lasting solutions. This strength is built upon an extremely high level of in-house manufacturing depth and over six decades of industry experience.

The team in Vancouver leverages this rich heritage, allowing them to execute projects ranging from standard solutions to particularly high-quality and unique designs, such as glass car operating panels, vintage-style indicators, and truly individual custom solutions.

The product range for North America emphasizes:

• Complete Car Operating Panels (COP), Hall Stations, and Indicator Fixtures: Solutions for new installations and modernizations, built to be robust and accessible.
• Customizable Buttons: Push-buttons with high variability, all the way to unique, customer-specific designs.
• Intelligent Components: Connected systems and advanced HMI (Human-Machine-Interaction) solutions, reflecting SCHAEFER’s commitment to being a technological trendsetter.

Commitment to the NAEC Community

At SCHAEFER, we believe in reliable partnership and long-term collaboration. Our relationship with the NAEC is a cornerstone of this philosophy. We are proud to support the association and to build strong relationships within the North American elevator community.

We look forward to continuing to provide our partners—from elevator manufacturers and consultants to service and maintenance companies—with the quality, flexibility, and technological leadership they need to secure a competitive edge.

To learn more about SCHAEFER Elevator Components Inc. and explore our customized solutions for your next project, please connect with our team: