Located in Toluca, Mexico, Martin Sprocket is a power transmission and material handling provider. This OEM has been in operation for over 60 years, supplying the conveyors and bucket elevators needed to transmit raw materials throughout facilities located all over the globe. Their products are essential for keeping production up and running, so each component must be designed with the highest quality in mind. That’s why they choose Maxi-Lift. 

Whether it’s buckets, belts, or bolts, Martin Sprocket uses a host of Maxi-Lift products for their material handling systems, trusting the equipment’s longevity and ruggedness to keep systems operational.

When Martin Sprocket noticed issues with the durability of the buckets provided by other suppliers, their leadership team asked the regional manager at the Toluca site to find a bucket supplier that matched their standards of excellence. In Maxi-Lift they found the unparalleled product they required. 

The Maxi-Lift Solution

Maxi-Lift’s suite of long-lasting elevator bucket solutions seamlessly fulfilled Martin Sprocket’s material handling requirements. Here’s how.

• Quality: The company needed a long-lasting, high-capacity solution that could deliver maximum throughput and a series of bucket designs that could match the diverse requirements of their clients. Maxi-Lift’s elevator buckets are durable enough to resist tearing and withstand the harshest environments, meeting Martin Sprocket’s standards of durability.
• Cost-effectiveness: A high-quality bucket can minimize the need for elevator repairs, reducing operational downtime and improving productivity. Maxi-Lift’s precision-engineered designs promote longer bucket life and deliver more savings, providing Martin Sprocket with the longevity and cost-effectiveness they deserve.
• Support: With several bucket options available, Martin Sprocket sought a support team that could guide them through their product journey. The Maxi-Lift support team formed a long-term partnership with Martin Sprocket’s product teams, laying the foundation for lasting success.
• Logistics: Martin Sprocket not only sought a one-stop provider for their bucket elevator components; they also needed a supplier with a resilient supply chain in order to prevent disruptions. Maxi-Lift’s low lead-times guaranteed reliable product deliveries and reliable continuity.

High-quality and cost-effective with customer service that supports long-term relationships—that’s what Maxi-Lift is all about. It’s what made Martin Sprocket trust Maxi-Lift with their material handling components.

The Results

Martin Sprocket has been using Maxi-Lift products for their bucket elevators and replacement parts for some time, and they’re delighted with the results. Some of the benefits they’ve noticed include:

• Greater productivity from higher throughput as a result of the reduced downtime and high capacity of each bucket
• Shorter lead times for faster project completion
• Cost savings due to a longer bucket life and reduced maintenance costs
• Better customer service than their previous supplier

Not only did the regional manager state that using Maxi-Lift “definitely was a good investment in our facility,” but several end users and maintenance managers took notice of the switch too. They saw the advantages of having a high-quality bucket solution and observed Martin Sprocket’s operational improvements following the switch to Maxi-Lift products, and they became more loyal to the Martin Sprocket brand.

Greater operability, lower costs, superior customer service, and greater brand loyalty. That’s what Martin Sprocket was looking for in their bucket elevator supply company, and it’s what they found in Maxi-Lift. We were proud to elevate their operations—what can we do for yours? Contact us today to find out.