We have been keeping the world moving since 1964
As the world's largest supplier of products for high-performance motion plastics, we at igus® have the required experience to sustainably change urban mobility through the use of plastics.
PARTNERS WANTED
“We are empowering an industry to produce sustainable, maintenance-free and durable bicycles from recyclable materials.”
'Tech up, Cost down' - materials from igus are manufactured according to this motto. Our products are designed to extend the service life of machines and applications, eliminate maintenance work and reduce costs. We know that high-performance plastics can have a positive contribution to the protection of resources and environment and this has become the focus of our entrepreneurial activities. We continuously research and develop in the field of full-motion plastic applications (motion plastics) - for the environment, for progress and for a better tomorrow.
![](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Beitrag-Mann-mit-recyceltem-Produkt-in-Hand-B715px.jpg)
THE IGUS PLATFORM
Knowhow on the igus platform
OUR PARTNERS
Globally distributed innovations
WE ARE IGUS
Our trademark: Over 55 years of experience in the field of motion plastics
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-Geschichte-1964-Gruendung-Ventilkegel-B620px.jpg)
1964
Founding of igus GmbH
GĂĽnter Blase founds the company igus together with his wife Margret in a garage. In 1965, the first product made of plastic is already produced by injection molding: A valve cone for vehicle carburetors.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-Geschichte-1983-Gleitlagerwerkstoff-B620px.jpg)
1983
The foundation for later innovations
The company's first plain bearing material called iglidur G is presented at the plastics trade fair 'K'. The all-round classic is still in the product range today.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-Geschichte-1990-motion-plastics-technologie-fahrrad-B620px.jpg)
1990
First use on the bike
The motion plastics technology is used for the first time in a full-suspension mountain bike in the USA - the foundation stone is laid.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-Geschichte-2009-Idee-Kunststoff-Fahrrad-B620px.jpg)
2009
A far-reaching vision
On the Atlantic Beach in North Florida, the idea for a bicycle made of plastic is born. Inspiration: The high-maintenance, classic rental bikes of the hotel. After the vacation, the search for partners begins.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-Geschichte-2019-Allianzen-Igus-und-MTRL-B620px.jpg)
2019
Strong alliances
With brothers Johannes and Benjamin Alderse Baas and their company mtrl, they are found. The Dutchmen already build rental bicycles that consist of a high proportion of plastic. They join forces and Frank Blase, CEO of igus, becomes an investor in mtrl.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-Geschichte-2021-Know-How-Facharbeiter-Werkstatt-B620px.jpg)
2021
The development: focus on sustainability
Both companies are now concentrating on increasing the proportion of plastic in the joint prototype. igus supplies know-how and production in the area of moving parts, mtrl is responsible for frames and wheels.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/PM2822-1-Blase-Scholz.jpg)
2022
A revolution rolls onto the stage
The first prototype of the igus:bike plastic bicycle is ready and is now being used as a showcase by customers, at trade fairs and at igus itself. Research and development are intensified, the team around the bicycle grows.
![IGUS Bike Fahrrad Geschichte](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Timeline-2023-neuer_rahmen-Sven.jpg)
2023
Development is progressing
The prototypes of frames and components are tested, optimised and given the finishing touches. The proportion of recycled frame material is now 50%. Development is so far advanced that the first 100 bikes will be produced at the beginning of 2024.
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY
Our attitude, our demand
“The igus:bike opens completely new doors. This allows us to offer bicycle developers as well as producers a variety of new ideas and solutions”
![](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Person-1.png)
Andreas Hermey
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT E-CHAINS
“Who wouldn't wish to be able to maintain a bike without lubricants and thus keep clean hands?”
![](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Person-2.png)
Lena Wölke-Glomb
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT XIROS
“The vision is that the world's plastic waste dumps will become valuable resources for bicycles.”
![](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Person-3.png)
Frank Blase
CEO IGUS
“With the igus:bike, you save valuable maintenance time thanks to the high-performance plastics used. Above all, a bicycle gearbox made mainly of plastic was unthinkable for a long time.”
![](https://rcyl.bike/assets/uploads/IGUS-Bike-Person-4.png)
Michael Otrebowski
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DRYLIN
SUSTAINABILITY IN PRODUCTION
Climate neutrality by 2025: Our big step toward a green future
We at igus have made the aspect of sustainability the focus of our corporate activities. By 2025, we want our buildings and production to be COâ‚‚ neutral. Find out what else we are up to.
Sustainability at igus