Igus will build a new factory in Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, with a total floor area of about 10,000 m² and an investment of approximately 3.5 billion yen, consolidating four existing inventory and assembly sites. Construction starts May 2025, with completion expected in spring 2026.
igus GmbH acquired elko Verbindungstechnik GmbH, a specialist in connection technology, in January 2025. The acquisition expands igus's assembly capacities in drive technology and strengthens its presence in southern Germany.
igus India inaugurated a new 92,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Mandur near Budigere, Bengaluru, India, with an investment of over ₹100 crores (€12 million). The plant will focus on motion plastics for semiconductor and renewable energy sectors.
igus GmbH acquired a majority stake in Commonplace Robotics, a German integrator specializing in intuitive control systems and software for robotics. The two companies have collaborated for six years.
Motion plastics specialist igus acquired a majority stake in Commonplace Robotics, an integrator specializing in intuitive control systems and software for robotics, to strengthen its Low Cost Automation offering.
| Site | Largest | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Sakura, Japan | $23.5M | 2025-03-05 |