IST Metz Group

Name

IST Metz Group

Legal name

IST METZ GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ist-uv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial UV Curing Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• UV curing systems
• LED UV systems
• Industrial drying equipment
• Excimer curing technology
• Printing coating equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürtingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. UV and LED UV curing systems (capital equipment): IST METZ generates revenue primarily through the sale of capital UV, LED UV, IR, and excimer curing systems. These include water-cooled and air-cooled UV lamp systems, LED UV curing units, components (lamps, reflectors, power supply units), and modular solutions. Systems are sold directly to industrial OEM customers, printing press manufacturers, and end-user manufacturing facilities. Revenue is one-time capital with associated after-sales service, spare parts, and maintenance contracts.
2. Components and spare parts: Sale of UV lamps, reflectors, electronic power supply units, UV measurement devices, and other spare parts through the IST Shop. Revenue is recurring as components require periodic replacement due to wear and finite operational lifespan.
3. After-sales service and maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including installation, UV system check, warranty services, repair of UV/LED units, service channel support, and coating services. IST Campus offers application, process, and product development testing services. Revenue from service contracts and one-time service engagements.
4. Laboratory and rental units: Rental units and laboratory UV systems for customers requiring temporary or testing use. Provides flexibility for process validation and short-term production needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IST METZ develops, manufactures and globally distributes high-performance UV lamp systems, LED UV systems, IR/warm-air systems and Excimer curing systems for graphic arts and industrial applications. The portfolio spans water-cooled and air-cooled UV systems (BLK, BLK S, MBS C/L/Li series), LED UV systems (LEDcure NX, LUV, modulux, modulux Turbo), photoinitiator-free FREEcure, excimer EXIcure, hybrid THERMOcure, handheld and spot LED UV units, plus components such as UV lamps, reflectors, electronic power supply units and UV measurement devices. Application coverage includes printing, packaging, metal decoration, battery/e-mobility, wood/flooring, converting, digital inkjet and industrial coatings.

Product overview

IST METZ is a world-leading provider of UV, LED UV, IR, and Excimer curing systems for industrial applications. The product portfolio includes water-cooled and air-cooled UV systems (BLK, BLK S, MBS C/L/Li), LED UV systems (LEDcure NX, LUV, modulux, modulux Turbo), and specialty technologies (EXIcure excimer, THERMOcure thermal). Key products include FREEcure (photoinitiator-free UV curing) and LEDcure NX (high-efficiency water-cooled LED UV). The offering extends to handheld curing (HANDcure), spot curing (SPOTcure), UV analysis tools, components (lamps, LEDs, reflectors, power supplies, measurement devices), laboratory units, rental units, and LED/UV retrofit services. Intelligent process control is enabled through SMARTcure AI technology, while HotSwap, Inertisation, and Raytracing technology provide operational and design capabilities. Applications span printing (sheet-fed offset, web, narrow web, metal decorating), industrial goods (automotive, coil coating, composites, cosmetics, display, energy storage, metal, pharma/medical, plastics), converting & siliconisation, digital/inkjet, and wood & flooring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEDcure NX: Water-cooled LED UV curing system for industrial applications with 48% efficiency and up to 10-year warranty
• FREEcure
• SMARTcure
• IST INTECH
• modulux

Products and services

• LEDcure NX (water cooled) Water-cooled LED UV curing system for industrial printing, coating and converting lines, offering 48% efficiency at 79 W/cm maximum electrical power, modular adaptability to new and existing production lines, water cooling for constant operating temperature, extended LED service life, and up to 10-year warranty when combined with SMARTcure.
• FREEcure (water cooled) Photoinitiator-free or photoinitiator-reduced UV curing system for printing inks and coatings, enabling sustainable production with solvent-free inks, significantly reduced heat emission and brilliant printing results, suited for sheet metal printing, metal coating, wood/furniture and roll-to-roll converting.
• BLK (water cooled) UV system Water-cooled UV lamp system for high-performance industrial curing applications requiring efficient heat management in graphic arts and industrial finishing lines.
• BLK S (water cooled) UV system Enhanced water-cooled UV system variant for demanding industrial curing requirements with higher output and improved process stability.
• MBS C (air cooled) UV system Air-cooled UV system providing efficient curing for industrial applications with flexible cooling options and compact integration.
• MBS L (air cooled) UV system Air-cooled UV system variant designed for industrial curing with efficient air-based cooling and standard installation footprint.
• MBS Li (air cooled) UV system Air-cooled UV system with enhanced performance characteristics for industrial curing applications requiring higher intensity in a compact package.
• LUV (water cooled) LED UV system Water-cooled LED UV curing system providing efficient, low-temperature curing for industrial printing, coating and converting applications.
• modulux (water cooled) LED UV system Modular water-cooled LED UV curing system for industrial applications, offering flexible configuration and OEM integration.
• modulux Turbo (water cooled) LED UV system High-performance water-cooled LED UV system with enhanced power output for demanding industrial curing applications.
• EXIcure excimer curing system Excimer-based UV curing system for specialized industrial applications such as matting, surface smoothing and functional coatings, with working widths up to 4 meters.
• THERMOcure hybrid thermal curing system Combined UV/LED UV curing with IR and warm air drying technology for specialized industrial coating applications that require multi-stage curing and drying processes.
• HANDcure handheld LED UV curing device Handheld LED UV curing device for portable on-site curing and localized finishing tasks in industrial environments.
• SPOTcure spot LED UV curing system Spot LED UV curing system for targeted, localized curing applications in industrial and laboratory settings.
• UV Analyzer measurement device App-based UV measurement device for quality checking of UV aggregates, allowing independent verification of UV system performance.
• IST INTECH industrial inkjet and LED UV portfolio Product portfolio from the IST INTECH subsidiaries offering specialized LED UV and inkjet solutions for industrial and functional printing applications.
• UV lamps Replacement UV lamp components for UV curing systems, sold via the IST Shop for periodic replacement of worn lamps.
• LED UV light sources LED UV light sources and components for LED UV curing systems, available as spare parts and modular units.
• Reflectors UV reflector components for optimizing light distribution and curing efficiency in UV curing systems.
• Electronic power supply units Electronic ballasts and power supply units for UV and LED UV systems, including those supplied by sister company eta plus electronic gmbh.
• UV measurement devices UV measurement instruments for process monitoring and quality control of UV curing systems.
• Laboratory units UV and LED UV curing systems designed for laboratory testing, application development and small-batch R&D work.
• Rental units Rental UV curing units offered for temporary production needs, process validation or short-term evaluation purposes.
• LED and UV retrofit service Engineering service to retrofit existing UV lamp-based systems to modern LED UV technology, extending equipment life and improving energy efficiency.
• IST Campus application development center Application, process and product development testing services enabling customers to validate UV and LED UV curing processes at the Nürtingen application center before series production.
• Assist after-sales service and spare parts Comprehensive after-sales service including installation, UV system checks, warranty service, repair of UV and LED units, service channel support and coating services delivered through the global subsidiary and dealer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEDcure NX achieves 48% efficiency at 79 W/cm electrical power, exceeding typical standard LED UV efficiency
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PrintCitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIST METZ is a member of the PrintCity competence network, exhibiting alongside PrintCity at interpack 2026 (Hall 8a/B48). The partnership focuses on sustainable and industrial solutions for flexible packaging printing, combining UV and LED curing technologies with PrintCity's packaging expertise to develop efficient, regulatory-compliant, and marketable packaging concepts for brand manufacturers.
• BG ETEMminorOthersBG ETEM (a German industry association for occupational safety and health) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page.
• FinatminorOthersFinat (European association for self-adhesive labels and adjacent narrow web converting industries) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page.
• RadTech EuropeminorOthersRadTech Europe (European association for UV/EB curing technology) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page.
• VDMAminorOthersVDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau - German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association) is listed as a further partner link. IST METZ is an Alliance Member of VDMA's Blue Competence sustainability initiative.
• VskEminorOthersVskE (association of UV technology companies in Germany) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page.
• LBZ BWminorOthersLBZ BW (Laser and Electronics Center Baden-Württemberg) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page.
• AFBW (Allianz Faserbasierte Werkstoffe Baden-Württemberg)minorOthersAFBW (Alliance for Fiber-Based Materials Baden-Württemberg) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page.
• ECCA (European Coil Coating Association)minorOthersECCA (European Coil Coating Association) is listed as a further partner link on IST METZ's partner page, reflecting the company's involvement in the coil coating industry.
• Blue Competence InitiativecoreOthersIST METZ is an Alliance Member of the VDMA's Blue Competence sustainability initiative, committing to the twelve sustainability principles of mechanical and plant engineering including innovation in sustainable solutions, environmental protection, energy and resource efficiency, and market-oriented sustainability.
• eta plus electronic gmbhcoreTechnology or Integrationeta plus electronic gmbh is a technology partner and supplier located at Lauterstrasse 29, Nürtingen (same location as IST METZ headquarters). The company supplies electronic components for UV systems, representing a critical supply chain integration for IST METZ's products.
• IST America - U.S. Operations, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIST America is the wholly-owned US subsidiary of IST METZ, located in Shorewood, IL. The subsidiary handles direct sales, installation, service, and technical support for North American customers. It played a key role in the Phoenix Color LEDcure NX pilot installation, providing comprehensive service and technical support including training, tools, and practical solutions.
• IST INTECH Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIST INTECH Ltd. (UK) is a subsidiary focused on industrial and functional inkjet printing solutions, with operations in Banbury, Oxfordshire (UK) and Essen, Germany. The company hosts the Inkjet Print Innovations eXhibition (IPI) and serves as the exclusive distributor for modulux LED UV products, extending IST METZ's reach into digital printing applications.
• moduluxcoreTechnology or Integrationmodulux is an associated company under the IST METZ group, specializing in modular LED UV module technology. Located in Nürtingen, Germany, modulux products complement IST METZ's core curing systems with flexible LED UV module solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Hönle AG: Dr. Hönle AG is a German publicly-listed specialist in UV technology, offering UV lamps, LED UV systems, and UV curing equipment for printing, coating, and industrial applications. It is a direct competitor to IST METZ across UV and LED UV curing systems with overlapping customer verticals in printing, electronics, and automotive.
• Phoseon Technology: Phoseon Technology is a US-based specialist in UV LED curing solutions for industrial applications including printing, coating, and adhesives. It directly competes with IST METZ's LEDcure NX and modulux LED UV product lines, particularly in narrow web, digital printing, and industrial coating segments.
• Heraeus Noblelight: Heraeus Noblelight is a division of the Heraeus Group specializing in UV and infrared lamps, LED UV systems, and flash lamps for industrial curing. It is a direct competitor to IST METZ across UV lamp systems, LED UV modules, and specialty light sources for printing, coating, and disinfection applications.
• Excelitas Technologies: Excelitas Technologies provides UV curing systems and specialty UV light sources through its OmniCure product line for printing, coating, and industrial curing applications. It directly competes with IST METZ in LED UV curing, particularly in label printing and narrow web segments.
• American Ultraviolet: American Ultraviolet manufactures UV curing equipment and UV light sources for industrial curing and disinfection applications. It directly competes with IST METZ in UV lamp-based curing systems serving printing, coating, and industrial customers primarily in North America.
• Integration Technology Ltd (ITL): ITL specializes in UV and LED UV curing systems for digital inkjet printing and industrial applications. It is a direct competitor to IST METZ's IST INTECH subsidiary in industrial inkjet curing, with overlapping focus on functional and digital printing solutions.
• GEW (EC) Limited: GEW is a UK-based manufacturer of UV curing systems and LED UV systems primarily for the printing and converting industries. It directly competes with IST METZ in label printing, narrow web, sheet-fed offset, and web offset UV curing applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kyocera Corporation: Kyocera is a broad industrial conglomerate producing LEDs, ceramic components, and UV LED systems for industrial curing. As a large incumbent with significant optoelectronics capabilities, it overlaps with IST METZ's LED UV modules and competes in select high-power UV LED applications.
• Panasonic Industrial Devices: Panasonic's industrial division offers UV LED systems and modules alongside a much broader industrial electronics portfolio. While not specializing solely in UV curing, it competes with IST METZ in LED UV modules and components for printing and industrial applications.
• Nichia Corporation: Nichia is a leading Japanese LED and UV LED component manufacturer supplying high-power UV LED chips and modules to industrial curing system integrators. As an upstream component supplier, Nichia competes indirectly with IST METZ by enabling competing LED UV system OEMs and offering its own reference designs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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