IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG, based in Nürtingen, is an internationally active, medium-sized mechanical engineering company with around 550 employees worldwide. For over 45 years, the UV specialist has been developing and producing high-performance systems for curing printing inks, coatings, silicones, adhesives and resins using UV technology. As a leading expert in UV, LED-UV, IR and excimer technology, the IST METZ group of companies offers the world's largest product portfolio of UV lamp and UV LED systems, supplemented by hot air infrared drying systems and excimer technology.
For half a century, we at IST have been passionately living our motto ‘more than UV’. Over the past 45 years, we have always managed to capture the spirit of the times and at the same time assert ourselves as a modern family business with vision. Our long-term focus is on a sustainable future in which our UV solutions are not just a trend, but pave the way for the next generation of light curing.
We are working together with enthusiasm to achieve this goal. Our conviction: Thanks to our experience and philosophy of always going that little bit further, we are actively shaping the next chapter of technological innovation. This chapter will undoubtedly bring challenges and a paradigm shift - characterised by digitalisation and sustainability, for a safe and green future for everyone.
We already recognise the ‘more’ behind our solutions and focus on the associated added value. This aspiration has always driven us and will continue to guide us in the future. Based on this self-image, we have created an impressive IST identity that inspires trust worldwide - be it through our UV systems or our comprehensive support and service.
Nothing conveys this idea better than our proven motto ‘more than UV’, which authentically carries our company philosophy into the future.
We have a global presence and our own sales and service companies in France, the UK, the USA, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, China and Thailand. Our international presence is complemented by a strong network of experienced dealers and partners - for competent advice and reliable service directly on site.
The IST METZ Group includes specialised subsidiaries and business units:
A central element of our innovation work is the IST Campus. In our state-of-the-art research and development laboratory, we combine application, process and product development under one roof. In the adjacent LEDLab, our technology experts work on the next generation of energy-efficient, high-performance LED-UV systems.
Today, we are an international group of companies with eleven subsidiaries, over 550 employees worldwide and an annual turnover of around 83 million euros. Our production and administration facilities cover an area of more than 21,800 m².
The IST METZ Group is part of METZ BETEILIGUNGEN GmbH, which is managed by Christian-Marius Metz, the grandson of the company founder. Even though he has been focussing on his tasks in the investment company since the end of 2022, he and his family continue to maintain close contact with the company. Our strong regional commitment is also reflected in the IST METZ Foundation, with which we specifically support social organisations and projects in the Nürtingen region.
Already since 2011, the British company Integration Technology, which specializes in the development and manufacture of UV LED curing solutions for digital printing, has been part of the METZ group of companies. With the rebranding, the company is now responding to the increased global market demand for reliable, high-performance LED solutions. The joint brand combines the decades of expertise of both companies and offers a broader range of innovative products.
