About iwis
iwis is one of the world’s leading companies in the industry and a globally active technology leader in the field of high-precision, top-quality chain drive systems for automotive and industrial applications. We are a development and system partner for the automotive industry, mechanical and plant engineering, the
packaging, printing and food industries, and industrial conveying applications; we work as a team with our customers to develop new, powerful – or delicate, if necessary – solutions to meet every challenge.
Product portfolios of our business divisions

iwis mobility systems
Timing, camshaft, mass balancing and oil pump drives for the automotive industry, Customized Electric Systems including e-motor applications

iwis drive systems
Precision roller chains, flat top chains, sprockets and chain tensioners for drives and conveyors, agricultural machine drive chains, technical service provider for industrial drive systems

iwis mechatronics
Precision stamped/bent sheet-metal components for the automotive and aerospace industries, electronic engineering, IT and communication technology, control and sensor technology and the mechanical, plant and equipment engineering industries.
locations worldwide
individual components produced every day
employees
product versions in the iwis portfolio
Worldwide success
iwis, founded in 1916 and now run by the fourth generation of the same family, employs a total of 3,200 people at 50 locations. The company headquarters is in Munich.
As a result of its increasingly international orientation, iwis was able to raise its annual turnover to more than 750 million euros in 2022.
iwis has a comprehensive brand portfolio that includes JWIS, ELITE, FLEXON, EUROCHAIN (EC) and ECOPLUS, as well as numerous successful product brands such as MEGAlife, CR, b.dry, CCM, iwidur or eliDUR, to name but a few.
The cornerstones of our corporate strategy
As an innovative systems supplier, iwis makes an important contribution to improving the mobility of people and goods around the world.
We want to continue developing and offering solutions in the future that meet our own standards. Our corporate strategy helps us to keep our goals in mind:
- We are our customers’ preferred technology partner!
- We are automotive and industry suppliers!
- We are present globally and represented locally!
- We offer components and systems!
- We see e-mobility, Industry 4.0 and digitalisation as core opportunities for the future!
- We strive for outstanding quality, efficiency and delivery reliability!
- We are the most attractive employer!
- We are a globally active family company and practise the values of our founder – the 10 Commandments for people striding ahead!
We're proud of our awards. They show recognition of our work and performance, and are an incentive to achieve even more milestones.