Our success story
It all began in 1967 when Heinrich Bartelmuss founded the IBS Kunststofwerke in Teufenbach (Styria/Austria).
Today almost all major paper machines worldwide use our products on a daily basis.
Gain an insight into our success story that has been going on for over 50 years.
YOU CAN FIND US IN THE ENTIRE PAPER, BOARD AND PULP INDUSTRY.
World leader in the optimization of paper, board and pulp machines.
High quality products & solutions and a worldwide sales and service network.
OUR HISTORY
2020
Acquisition Horst Sprenger GmbH Spezialwerkzeuge
Acquisition of 80 % company shares of Horst Sprenger GmbH Spezialwerkzeuge based in Moers (Germany) and expansion of the existing product range to include metering systems, rod holders, edge doctors and quick couplings.
2019
Groundbreaking for IBS Tower
In autumn 2019, ground was broken for the construction of a new main building at the company headquarters in Teufenbach-Katsch (Austria) - the IBS Tower.
With a height of over 26 meters and floor space of 3,200 m², the new 8-storey building will provide space for corporate management and approx. 50 employees. A 37 meters long bridge will connect the IBS-Tower with the existing company building.
2018
ROPTEC GmbH in Eschweiler/Germany
Acquisition of ROPTECH GmbH based in Eschweiler (Germany) and expansion of the existing product range to include services for camera systems in the pulp and paper industry.
2017
50th anniversary of the company
In 2017, the IBS Paper Performance Group celebrates its 50th anniversary. Our company was founded back in 1967 by Heinrich Bartelmuss with a starting capital of around €7,500
2016
Papertech in Vancouver/Canada
Acquisition of Papertech Ltd. based in Vancouver (BC/Canada), thereby expanding the existing product range to include high-speed camera systems for the paper, cardboard and pulp industry and other industries.
2016
Ergo Apparatus in Taicang/China
Acquisition of the company Ergo Apparatus in Taicang/China – Apparatus Manufacturer
2015
Transphase Ltd. in Vancouver/Canada
Acquisition of the company Transphase Ltd. in Vancouver/Canada and integration of the product group steam showers, steam boxes and steam valves.
2015
PMS Papiermaschinen-Systemtechnik in Offenburg/Germany
Acquisition of the company PMS Papiermaschinen-Systemtechnik GmbH in Offenburg/Germany and integration of the product groups Ruby Nozzles and Edge Trimming Systems
2014
Acquisition of Ecoworld in Scheifling/Austria
Acquisition of Ecoworld LCL GmbH, based in Scheifling (Austria), thus expanding the existing product range to include LED-based lighting solutions for industrial applications.
2014
Acqusition of PGA Anlagenbau
Acquisition of PGA Anlagenbau GmbH based in Wernberg (Austria) and thus expansion of the existing product range to include plants for fiber, stock, starch and additive preparation.
2012
Klaus Bartelmuss sole owner
Klaus Bartelmuss takes over 100% of the IBS Paper Performance Group by purchasing all the company shares of his brother Heinz Bartelmuss and is thus the sole owner.
New member of the management board:
Dr. Marc Kaddoura
2010
Expansion of our workshop in Teufenbach
The workshop in Teufenbach (Austria) is extended by a new production hall. In this hall a new paper band machine is built and successfully put into operation.
2008
Acquisition of Hans U. Jakob
Acquisition of the technology from Hans U. Jakob (Switzerland) and expansion of the existing range to include steam boxes and rewetting systems.
At this time the IBS Group has more than 500 employees worldwide and holds 85 patents.
2007
Foundation IBS do Brasil
Foundation of IBS do Brasil as a new service location with focus on South America.
2004
Foundation IBS China
Foundation of IBS China as a new production and service location in China near Shanghai.
2001
Foundation of IBS Indonesia
Foundation of IBS Indonesia as a new service center in Tangerang.
2000
Foundation IBS Finland Oy
Foundation of IBS Finland Oy as a new service center for the Scandinavian region.
2000
Acquisition James Ross Ltd.
Acquisition of James Ross Ltd. based in Brockville (Ontario/Canada), thus expanding the product range to include doctoring and machine cleaning systems.
1998
Foundation IBS Japan Ltd.
Foundation of IBS Japan Ltd. as a new sales and service location. At this time, the IBS Group has about 230 employees worldwide.
1993
Acquisition of Maschinenfabrik Berger GmbH
Acquisition of Maschinenfabrik Berger GmbH with the headquarter in Knittelfeld (Austria).
1991
Foundation IBS Asia
Foundation of IBS Asia Pulp & Paper Technology Pte., Ltd. in Singapore, replacing the sales office in Hong Kong.
1990
Acquisition of JUD AG and JUD Corp.
Acquisition of JUD AG Papiermaschinen (Liechtenstein) and JUD Corporation (USA), thus expanding the existing product range to include fabric tensioning and guiding systems. In the same year, the EVA vacuum valves were launched on the market. At that time, the IBS Group had around 140 employees worldwide.
1985
Market introduction of Turn-Up Systems
Opening of a sales office in Hong Kong and market launch of the Turn-Up Systems.
1981
Takeover of the management
Due to the sudden death of the company founder Heinrich Bartelmuss, the management was taken over by his sons Klaus and Heinz Bartelmuss.
1979
Foundation IBS of America
Foundation of the first subsidiary IBS of America Corp. in Chesapeake (Virginia/USA).
Number of employees: 60
1976
Establishment of a branch office in Niederwölz
Establishment of the branch office in Niederwölz (Austria). At this time, 10 patents have already been granted (mainly in Austria).
1968
First one-piece ceramic cover worldwide
Presentation of the world's first one-piece ceramic covering for suctionboxes in the paper industry.
1967
Foundation of IBS Kunststoffwerke
Foundation of IBS Kunststoffwerke by Heinrich Bartelmuss in Teufenbach (Austria) with a starting capital of
about € 7.500,-.
