igus Sp. z o.o.

igus develops and manufactures polymer machine components for motion applications. These lubrication-free, high-performance plastics improve technology and reduce costs wherever they are used. igus is a global leader in energy chains, highly flexible cables, plain and linear bearings, and lead screw technology made of tribopolymers. It is a family-owned company headquartered in Cologne, Germany, with branches in 35 countries and 3,800 employees worldwide. In 2019, igus generated a turnover of EUR 764 million. Research carried out in the largest test laboratories in the industry produces innovative solutions that ensure user safety. 234,000 articles are available directly from stock, and their service life can be calculated online. In recent years, the company has also expanded by creating internal start-ups, including for ball bearings, robot drives, 3D printing, the RBTX platform for Lean Robotics and smart plastics for Industry 4.0. Its most important environmental investments include the "chainge" programme, i.e. the recycling of used energy chains, and a stake in a company that produces oil from plastic waste (Plastic2Oil).