IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG is an internationally active medium-sized mechanical engineering company with headquarters in Nürtingen, in Southern Germany, and more than 550 employees worldwide. For more than 45 years the company has been producing equipment for curing print and coating by means of UV light. The UV systems cure inks, varnishes, silicones, adhesives, resins and other materials in fractions of a second. The IST METZ group of companies offers its customers the world’s largest product portfolio of high-performance UV lamp and UV LED systems. The range is complemented by warm air infrared drying systems and excimer technology.
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.
