Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau

What Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau does

IMG Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH is a Rostock-based German engineering firm and system supplier that designs, manufactures and commissions automated plant technology for complex large steel structures. Its product portfolio centers on panel production lines (flat, micro and curved panels), laser-hybrid welding systems, machining centers for profile and pipe processing, and heavy-load transport and handling equipment, with shipbuilding as the primary vertical and structural steelwork, wind energy, aerospace and rail as secondary segments. The company's core technology is a proprietary laser-hybrid welding process combining laser beam and arc welding — developed over 17 years — together with a patent-pending automated cutting and mounting system for pipe structures; it also participates in the IntRobAS research consortium with Fraunhofer IGP for intelligent 3D-sensor robot welding.

IMG operates a project-based, enterprise field-sales model: it plans shipyards and factories from concept through detailed simulation, builds the equipment in Germany under "Made in Germany" quality standards (ISO 9001:2015, EN 1090-1, DIN EN 3834-2), and delivers turnkey installations worldwide. Revenue is generated through one-time capital-equipment sales (with multi-year execution), contract manufacturing services, engineering and consulting for factory/shipyard planning, and after-sales service and modernization. The company serves major shipyards across more than 20 countries — including Nordic Yards, VARD, Fincantieri, Aker Philadelphia, Austal USA, MMHE Malaysia, CMCS/SWS/GSI in China, Engevix Brazil, Krasnoje Sormovo Russia, Zhejiang Ohua and Lavgan Dockyard — via three wholly-owned subsidiaries (ROSOMA, SMT Systemtechnik, InnoProDesign), an affiliate (IEM), and foreign representations in China, Russia, the USA and Croatia. As of 2024, IMG's assets and Rostock real estate have been acquired by SLV M-V GmbH following insolvency, marking a structural change in the company's operating status.

Name

Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau

Legal name

Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH

Website

https://img-tech.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IMG Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH is a German system supplier that designs and builds automated panel production lines, laser-hybrid welding systems, machining centers and heavy-load transport equipment for shipyards, structural steelwork and wind-energy customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Equipment for Shipbuilding and Heavy Steel Structures

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Steelwork & Fabrication Facilities (Plate/Section Processing, Welding Lines) (IMAJALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Steel Fabrication (IMADACAA), Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD), Steel Fabrication & Marine Engineering (Custom Fabrication, Modifications, Conversions) (TLAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Automated production lines
• Laser-hybrid welding systems
• Shipyard equipment
• Panel production systems
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rostock

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plant and Equipment Sales: Sale of complex automated production lines, machining centers, transport and handling systems, and specialized equipment for shipbuilding, steel construction, and industrial applications. Projects include panel production lines, laser-hybrid welding systems, heavy load transport systems.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Custom manufacturing services including design, construction, and production for customer-specific individual and complete production tasks. Covers CAD modeling, electronic design, automation solutions, cutting, steel construction, and mechanical manufacturing.
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Factory and shipyard planning services from concept through detailed planning, including site assessment, production program definition, layout planning, technical specification, organizational concepts, logistics planning, and 3D simulation.
4. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service including maintenance, cyclic inspection, troubleshooting, spare parts shipping, remote maintenance and diagnostics, engineering consulting, modernization, training, and production support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMG Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH designs, engineers, manufactures, and commissions automated production lines and heavy transport systems for complex large steel structures, primarily serving the shipbuilding, structural steelwork, machine construction, and wind energy industries. The company offers turnkey panel production lines with proprietary laser-hybrid welding technology, machining centers, transport and handling systems, as well as shipyard/factory planning and contract manufacturing services — all delivered as integrated project solutions to enterprise customers worldwide.

Product overview

IMG Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH is a system supplier and engineering service provider offering complex industrial plant and production technology. The product portfolio centers on automated production lines for large steel structures, primarily serving shipbuilding, machine construction, structural steelwork, and wind energy industries. The core offerings include: Panel Production Lines (Paneelfertigung) for flat, curved, and micro panels with laser-hybrid welding technology; Large Pipe Structure systems (Großrohrstrukturen) for offshore wind foundations; Machining Centers (Bearbeitungszentren) for profile and pipe processing; Transport and Handling Systems (Transport- und Handhabungssysteme); and Shipyard & Factory Planning (Werft- und Fabrikplanung) services. Supporting these are contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung), comprehensive service offerings, and specialized equipment like electro holding magnets. The company also develops proprietary Laser-Hybrid welding technology combining laser and arc welding for high-speed, low-distortion welding of large structures. Products range from complete turnkey production lines to individual machines and supplementary equipment, all designed, constructed, and manufactured in-house in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Panel Production Lines (Paneelfertigung) Automated production lines for flat panels, micro panels, curved panels, and bridge panels used in shipbuilding and steel construction. Integrates laser-hybrid welding technology for high welding speed, low heat input, and minimal distortion across panels over 24m wide.
• Large Pipe Structure Systems (Großrohrstrukturen) Automated production lines for fabrication of large pipe structures such as jacket foundations for offshore wind parks, including cutting, mounting, rotation/clamping, and robot welding systems for heavy pipe components.
• Machining Centers (Bearbeitungszentren) Automated profile and pipe processing centers including cutting lines, marking machines, and pipe processing lines for prefabrication in shipbuilding and structural steelwork.
• Transport and Handling Systems (Transport- und Handhabungssysteme) Heavy load transport systems, special cranes with vacuum and magnet technology, gantry cranes, and overhead cranes for efficient material handling in industrial production environments.
• Shipyard and Factory Planning (Werft- und Fabrikplanung) Engineering and consulting services covering factory and shipyard planning from concept through detailed planning, including site assessment, production program definition, layout planning, technical specifications, organizational concepts, logistics planning, and 3D simulation.
• Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) Custom manufacturing services including CAD modeling (Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical), electronic design (EPLAN), automation solutions (SIMATIC S7, PcWorx), cutting, steel construction, mechanical manufacturing, electronics production, assembly, and commissioning for customer-specific projects.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Comprehensive after-sales service including maintenance, cyclic inspection, troubleshooting, spare parts shipping, remote maintenance and diagnostics, engineering consulting, modernization, training, and production support for installed IMG systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3x higher welding speed compared to submerged-arc welding
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Fraunhofer IGPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Consortium lead partner in IntRobAS research project (Intelligente Roboteranlagen in der Unikatfertigung im Schiffbau) developing intelligent robot systems for welding shipbuilding constructions with automatic 3D sensor data evaluation.
• Fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Project partner in IntRobAS research consortium for intelligent robot welding systems in shipbuilding.
• KRANENDONKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Austal USA automated welding system project. KRANENDONK provided smart robotics expertise for the panel production line delivery.
• Gräbener Maschinentechnik GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Austal USA automated welding system project. Contributed specialized machinery expertise to the panel production line.
• CORIMPEX SRLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in Austal USA automated welding system project. Contributed to the automated welding solution delivery.
• Leviathan TechnologiesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ship recycling research and development. Jointly working with Fraunhofer IGP on technologies for safe, efficient, and ecological ship dismantling with IMG contributing yard planning and plant development expertise.
• INROS LACKNER SEstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner for Chinese cruise ship shipyard planning. Responsible for conceptual planning of buildings and infrastructure.
• SimPlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimulation partner for Chinese shipyard project. Created production process simulation for the new shipyard.
• Liebherr-Akademie RostockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership providing specialized practical training courses for apprentices, complementing the company's vocational training programs.
• ROSOMA GmbH RostockcoreOthers100% subsidiary company acquired in 2012, part of IMG's flexible system supplier network.
• SMT Systemtechnik GmbHcoreOthers100% subsidiary company acquired in 2011 in Syke/Bremen, expanding manufacturing capabilities.
• InnoProDesign GmbHstrategicOthersSubsidiary founded in 2013 for intensified product development activities.
• IEM Industrie Engineering & Management GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company strengthening core competencies through acquisition in 2008. Provides factory planning services together with IMG.
• IMAWIS Maritime Wirtschafts- und Schiffbauforschung GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany participation acquired in 2008 to strengthen R&D activities in maritime research.
• MCC Maritimes Consulting Center GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany participation acquired in 2008 to expand maritime consulting capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pemamek: Finnish manufacturer of automated welding and production systems for heavy industry including shipbuilding, offshore, and wind energy. Operates in the same niche as IMG providing panel lines, profile processing, and welding automation to shipyards.
• CLOOS Schweisstechnik: Germany-based welding system manufacturer and former IMG shareholder (1997). Offers robotic welding systems and integrated automation solutions for shipbuilding and heavy steel fabrication, overlapping directly with IMG's panel-line and welding technology portfolio.
• Gräbener Maschinentechnik: German manufacturer of special machinery and partner with IMG on the Austal USA project. Provides wheel-set production lines and custom heavy machinery, with overlapping customer base in heavy industrial fabrication.
• Kranendonk Production Systems: Dutch provider of automated robotic welding and panel production systems for shipbuilding and steel construction. Direct competitor and collaborator with IMG on the Austal USA project, addressing the same shipyard customers with similar integrated welding gantries and panel lines.

Broad incumbents

• IHI Corporation: Japanese heavy industrial conglomerate with significant marine machinery and shipbuilding equipment operations. Provides broader industrial plant and shipyard equipment, overlapping with IMG's factory planning and capital equipment offerings.
• ESAB Corporation: Global manufacturer of welding and cutting equipment, with a strong presence in shipbuilding applications. Competes in welding automation and provides integrated solutions to similar shipyard and offshore customers.
• Bystronic: Swiss provider of laser cutting and bending systems for sheet metal processing. Competes in adjacent laser-based metal processing and provides enabling equipment to overlapping industrial customers.
• Lincoln Electric: Global leader in welding products, equipment, and automated welding systems. Broader portfolio than IMG but competes across welding automation and integrated robotic systems for shipbuilding and heavy fabrication.
• Fronius International: Austrian manufacturer of welding technology, robotics, and arc welding systems. Competes in industrial welding automation and integrates robotic systems for shipbuilding and heavy structural fabrication.
• TRUMPF: German manufacturer of laser technology and machine tools. Supplies laser sources and laser-cutting systems that compete with the laser-hybrid welding technology platform IMG has built its differentiation around.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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