igus
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igus is a manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. It offers connectors, gears, chainflex cables, drawing parts, and other products. The company provides roadshow, installation, order tracking, 3D printing, and other services.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 1964 | |
| HQ | Köln, DE | Map |
| Website | igus.com |
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (May 2021) | 3,380 | |
| Cybersecurity rating | A | More |
Key People/Management at igus
Frank Blase
Chief Executive Officer
Tobias Vogel
CEO, Bearings & Linear Technology
Gerhard Baus
CEO, drytech
Christian Batz
Vice President, Head of DigITal
Peter Ophey
Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Artur Peplinski
CEO igus International
igus Office Locations
igus has offices in Köln, East Providence, Lenzing, Schoten and in 24 other locations
Köln, DE (HQ)
Spicher Str. 1a
Lenzing, AT
Photo-Play-Straße 1
Schoten, BE
Jagersdreef 4a
Jundiaí, BR
Rua Antonio Christi, 611 - Parque Industrial III
Shanghai, CN
No.50 Huancheng North Road, Fengxian District
Vejle, DK
Lysholt Allé 8
igus Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1964 |
igus Cybersecurity Score
igus Online and Social Media Presence
3.81k Twitter followers
igus has 3.81k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.3% month over month and decreased 0.1% quarter over quarter
igus's Trends
igus News and Updates
May 06, 2021
igus introduces 168 new motion plastics innovations
In a difficult environment, Germany’s igus is featuring more innovations than last year — from an integrated robot drive to a ball bearing with 21 times the previous service life. The company has increased the pace of innovation despite the pandemic: high investments in digitalization, logistics and…
April 13, 2021
igus investment paves the way for innovative plastics recycling technology
Plastic waste that would otherwise pollute the environment can now be reused as a valuable raw material through a 25-minute chemical recycling process. igus, the Germany-based motion plastics specialist, is helping to support the initiative by increasing its investment in Mura Technology to approxim…
December 18, 2020
igus reports more than 10,000 visitors at its live trade show booth
Since May, igus innovations exhibitions have been located in the halls of the company’s facilities around the world. 120 new motion plastics products are exhibited at real, but virtually accessible, igus trade show booths. The booth at igus HQ in Cologne, Germany is also the model for a digitally ex…
September 24, 2020
igus offers 36-month guarantee on energy chains
igus now offers a 36-month guarantee on its energy chains, which are in demand for a wide range of job applications. The robust, lightweight, and long-lasting energy chains are made from high performance polymers from igus, the Germany-based motion plastics supplier. igus runs its North American ope…
September 03, 2020
igus donates face shields to Rhode Island, Florida schools
igus, a German manufacturer of high-tech, low-cost, and sustainably engineered plastics, has announced its plans to donate more than 220,000 face shields to schools in Rhode Island and Florida to help protect students and staff in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. igus’ North American headquarters …
April 02, 2020
D3 and D1 dryve motor control systems from igus
igus has developed two new cost-effective and easy-to-operate control systems so that users from all areas of industry can quickly start up their motorized drylin E drive axes. The D3 dryve controls simple linear or rotations axes with DC motors without any software or a PC. For more complex travels…
igus Frequently Asked Questions
When was igus founded?
igus was founded in 1964.
Who are igus key executives?
igus's key executives are Frank Blase, Tobias Vogel and Gerhard Baus.
How many employees does igus have?
igus has 3,380 employees.
Who are igus competitors?
Competitors of igus include Daibea, Piper Plastics and General Polymeric.
Where is igus headquarters?
igus headquarters is located at Spicher Str. 1a, Köln.
Where are igus offices?
igus has offices in Köln, East Providence, Lenzing, Schoten and in 24 other locations.
How many offices does igus have?
igus has 28 offices.
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