Mayflex Announces Strategic Distribution Agreement with Schleifenbauer to Enhance Elevate Brand Offering

 
Mayflex, a leading distributor of converged IP solutions, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Schleifenbauer, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of intelligent power distribution units (PDUs) and energy management solutions. This partnership marks a significant step forward for Mayflex’s Elevate brand, aligning with its mission to deliver “Future Faster” by offering cutting-edge, efficient, and scalable technologies to the high-performance computing (HPC) and data centre (DC) markets.

As a new technology partner to Elevate, Schleifenbauer brings a suite of innovative solutions that are designed and manufactured in Europe, ensuring high quality, reliability, and compliance with EU standards. The collaboration will focus on positioning Schleifenbauer’s intelligent PDUs and energy management tools as a core part of Elevate’s data centre infrastructure portfolio.

Delivering on the Elevate Promise

This partnership delivers tangible benefits to customers looking for smarter, faster, and more flexible data centre solutions:

– European Production: All Schleifenbauer products are manufactured in the Netherlands, ensuring consistent quality, reduced shipping times, and compliance with European standards.

– Production Flexibility Without Compromise:  Schleifenbauer combine the capabilities of large-scale manufacturing with the flexibility to deliver custom solutions without minimum order quantities.  From a one-off unit for a pilot project or mass production for a global rollout, customers benefit from the same high standards of quality, speed, and reliability.

– Free Energy Management Software: Schleifenbauer provides powerful, user-friendly software at no additional cost, enabling real-time monitoring and optimisation of energy usage across data centre environments.

– Hot-Swappable Control Modules: Designed for maximum uptime, Schleifenbauer PDUs feature hot-swappable modules that allow for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting operations.

– Industry-Leading Lead Times: With some of the shortest lead times in the industry, Schleifenbauer helps Mayflex deliver on its Elevate promise of “Future Faster” – ensuring customers get the solutions they need, when they need them.

Simon Jacobs, Product Manager at Mayflex, commented: “We’re excited to welcome Schleifenbauer as a technology partner to our Elevate brand. Their intelligent power solutions are a perfect fit for our growing data centre portfolio. The combination of European manufacturing, rapid lead times, and advanced features like hot-swappable modules and free energy management software makes this a compelling proposition for our customers.”

Stuart Edmonds, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at Schleifenbauer, added: “Partnering with Mayflex is a strategic move that allows us to expand our reach in the UK and Ireland. Mayflex’s reputation for technical excellence and customer service aligns perfectly with our values. Together, we’re well-positioned to support the evolving needs of the HPC and data centre markets.”

 

About Elevate

 

Elevate – Future Faster is a premium data centre infrastructure solution developed by Excel Networking Solutions, a leading provider of high-performance networking systems across EMEA. Launched in April 2025, Elevate addresses the evolving demands of data centres, high-performance computing (HPC), and AI-driven environments by delivering scalable, high-density, and energy-efficient solutions.

At the core of Elevate is the principle that “our standard is higher.” This ethos is evident in features typically considered upgrades elsewhere – such as ultra-low-loss multifibre MPO and VSFF connectors, B2ca fire-rated cables, and intelligent rack power distribution – being offered as standard. Excel has also invested in a UK-based MPO termination facility with state-of-the-art equipment and a fully trained pre-config team to ensure rapid delivery and quality control.

Elevate’s comprehensive portfolio includes high-density fibre connectivity, modular racks and aisle containment systems, fibre duct, and intelligent PDUs. These components are designed for seamless integration, enabling faster deployment and enhanced operational efficiency. Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Senko, nVent, and Sunbird further enrich Elevate’s ecosystem, incorporating advanced precision liquid cooling, power, and DCIM capabilities.

Sustainability is integral to Elevate’s design philosophy, empowering organisations to build future-ready infrastructure with reduced lead times and uncompromising quality. Whether for hyperscale data centres or edge computing facilities, Elevate delivers a complete, trusted solution that accelerates deployment, enhances performance, and supports long-term growth.

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