Corporate culture - What we stand for

The igus solar system

When large companies emerged with the start of the industrial revolution, their organisation was based on the military. Our organizational model looks different. In the igus solar system, which we have been living since the 90s, the customer is at the centre of our work. Like the sun, the customer gives us light and energy. Light in the form of ideas. Energy in the form of money. The igus teams organize themselves around the customer, sometimes spontaneously, in order to get new ideas and wishes off the ground quickly. Leadership sees itself as a satellite that picks up and passes on signals inside and outside the system, from employees, customers, suppliers and politics.

As a company, it is our job to provide our colleagues with the means and atmosphere in which they enjoy working. "Away with the bosses. The customer comes first. Everyone is a manager." We are working towards ensuring that everyone at igus can achieve the best for our customers even without bosses.

igus digital: work from home

Home office is an integral part of us. Chats and video conferences via MS Teams, creative work on whiteboards, access to our servers and data from home, or central data sources such as our intranet help make working from home as convenient and efficient as possible. We see remote working as an opportunity and a useful addition to the exchange on the igus campus.

igus learning factory

The learning factory helps us place the right people with the right qualifications in the right spot in our production process. It does this as quickly and smoothly as possible, from the very first trial work to training to individual development and promotion. To achieve this, we have organised all the instruments – welcome day, learning units, tests, etc. – under the umbrella of the learning factory.

igus Academy

Further professional and personal training, lifelong learning: we offer our employees this opportunity with our igus Academy. Language courses, behavioral and sales training, lean management, design and marketing tools, IHK courses with certificate, leadership training and many other content are part of the programme. This is constantly being expanded to include new topics that our colleagues need or would like to see.

igus kidz

Seeing more of the world from a young age, getting to know other people and cultures in everyday working life: In our KIDZ program, the children of our employees can complete an internship lasting up to 6 weeks in one of our worldwide subsidiaries. Whether from Germany to the world or from another country to our headquarters in Cologne.

Apprentice program with own start-up

You're done with school and then? If you want to experience working at igus, you can do so in an internship. Or start directly in one of our apprenticeship professions or dual courses of study.
With the start-up reguse , founded in 2021, our apprentices have the opportunity to run their own companies. The idea: Technology that is to be discarded is processed and sold to igus employees at reasonable prices. Not only can electronic waste be reduced in this way. The proceeds will also be donated to sustainable projects.

Celebrate together - preferably in real life, but also digitally

As a Rhineland company, we like to celebrate – preferably joint successes: at the summer party outside with all our colleagues and their families, enjoying live events with food and nice weather. At the end of the year, our igus ball provides an occasion for dancing and cozy get-togethers in fine evening wear. The Corona pandemic forced us to become more creative and get together digitally should the situation so require. Shortly before Christmas, we all watched a musical from the Rhineland together at home via live stream, with a good wine and delicious chocolate, sent as a package to all employees in advance. We always think of ways to celebrate together.