Our History
More than three decades of growth, investment, technology and industrial development
Company Founded
IGM-Trade was established as a steel trading company.
First Production Equipment
The company installed the first equipment for cutting steel sheets from coils.
First Pipe Mill
Commissioning of the first pipe mill and first slitting line, financed by a World Bank credit line.
Production Expansion
The second pipe mill for welded pipes and profiles up to 101.6 mm was installed.
Third Pipe Mill
Commissioning of the third pipe mill for welded pipes and profiles up to 168.3 mm. Installation of the SLITTER 2-KOREA line and achievement of a new production record.
New Production Technology
Installation of the new LCP-133 pipe mill and the R-S5 precision welded pipe mill.
Major Production Expansion
Installation of RS-1, KAGERER and AGUSTAZA hydro-static testing equipment, the BACINI slitting line and expansion of the in-house tool shop.
Additional Pipe Mills
Installation of RS-252, RS-4 and RS-2 pipe mills.
Large Hollow Sections
Production of large hollow sections
began with the installation of the
ERW 250 × 250 × 10 mm pipe mill.
The COMBO combined slitting and
cut-to-length line and BRONX
15 × 2000 mm slitting line were also
commissioned.
Steel Structures & Construction
A factory for steel structures was
established and IGM started in-house
production.
An in-house construction company was
also established.
Quality Control Technology
Two pipe mills, LCP-133 and LCP-168, were equipped with eddy-current testing devices.
Further Capacity Expansion
Commissioning of a new SLITTER line
and a new cut-to-length line.
Installation and commissioning of
the LCP 324 pipe mill for production
up to 12" OD and 10 mm thickness.
Construction and handover of the
"Draxlmaier Manufacturing Macedonia"
cable factory.
New Steel Construction Facility
A new facility for steel construction was established, covering 45,000 m² with an annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes.
New Tool Shop
A new tool shop for in-house production of pipe mill tools and spare parts was established, covering approximately 40,000 m².
International Expansion
Installation of two new pipe mills:
a 6-inch mill with 168 mm OD and up to
8.0 mm thickness, and a 3½-inch mill
with 101 mm OD and up to 5.0 mm thickness.
IGM-Trade acquired the former
ALPOS factory for
welded steel pipes in Šentjur,
Slovenia.
Continued Modernization
Installation of the 1550 × 6 mm slitting line and the new LCP 101.6 pipe mill.
From 1991 to today: IGM-Trade has continuously expanded its production capabilities, invested in modern technology and developed its presence in international markets. The company's history reflects a long-term commitment to industrial development, quality and sustainable growth.