sustainability
Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]
After 11 months travelling across the world, the igus:bike tour is less than a month away from itsUK debut. On the 15th of September, a nationwide journey celebrating sustainable engineering, customer collaboration, and the power of motion plastics begins. To celebrate their 60th birthday, motion plastics specialist igus set out in October 2024 to complete […]
igus supports Plastic Fischer’s river cleaning initiative and finances the collection of plastic waste in Kanpur, India Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans – the OECD Global Plastics Outlook estimates 1.7 million tonnes annually. Most of this plastic enters seas and oceans via around 1,600 rivers, destroying marine ecosystems […]
€1.105 billion in sales and a record number of motion plastics products for 2025 In 2025, igus is introducing a record 277 motion plastics innovations, showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under their slogan “GO ZERO Lubrication.” These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain series made from recycled materials, and even a […]
Founded in Ireland, Ecovolve is transforming the construction industry with innovative electric and eco-friendly machinery. The company’s journey, rooted in ambition and ingenuity, has since grown into a pioneering force in sustainable construction equipment. Ecovolve’s inception dates back to 2008, a challenging year marked by the onset of the global recession. Founder, Sean Breen, previously […]
igus® develops the world’s first mobile shore power connection system and receives the EHM Award for Port Innovation of the Year. The igus® Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO) is a mobile connection system for shore power supply that can be aligned to the ship’s position at berth. With iMSPO already deployed at the Port of […]
To mark the company’s 60th anniversary, the lubrication-free igus:bike will be travelling through at least 16 countries over the next twelve months, raising awareness on the “circular economy of plastics” Founded on October 15th, 1964, by Günter Blase, igus® has been keeping the world moving with its lubrication-free high-performance plastics ever since. Blase had to […]
igus UK® provides wear-resistant bearings for Torus Torus Studios’ award nominated design ‘Only Breath’, designed and produced by Colin Rennie and Alexandra Carr. Leading manufacturer of high-performance motion plastics, igus® UK, provided integral polymer parts in collaboration with Torus Torus Studios for the creation of the kinetic sculpture ‘Only Breath’. Commissioned by the Science Museum, […]
With the new slewing ring bearing made of WPC (Wood-Plastic-Composite), igus® is taking another step forward in the integration of renewable raw materials into industrial production. By using 50 percent wood and 50 percent high-performance plastics, customers receive a cost-effective and lubrication-free slewing ring bearing. It strikes a good balance between strength, durability and eco-friendliness […]
The plastics industry is preparing for a potential ban of fluoropolymers, or PFAS, a group of versatile polymers that have many industrial applications. igus® has increased R&D resources for developing viable non-PFAS solutions, and is working with customers in automotive, medical, packaging and other industries, to find fully tested alternative materials if required. Motion plastics […]