Founded in 1964, igus is a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with operations in 35 countries and more than 5,000 employees. The company specializes in tribologically engineered polymers - self-lubricating plastics that eliminate the need for grease or oil in moving components. Its products, marketed under the term motion plastics, serve hundreds of thousands of customers across virtually every industry.
The company's technical focus spans self-lubricating materials, motion plastics engineering, and online service life calculations that allow engineers to model the durability of parts before purchase. igus keeps 234,000 parts in stock and introduces hundreds of new products each year.
igus describes itself as a people-first organization that pairs technical expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. The company emphasizes hands-on engineering, direct customer collaboration, and investment in the growth and wellbeing of its workforce.
