International Metal Foam AG (IMF) and its predecessor companies can look back on many years of experience in the development of innovative metal foam technologies. Metal foam has been continuously researched and further developed by research institutes since 1978. In 2014, production began in a predecessor company of IMF in Germany. Today, International Metal Foam AG and its partners stand for expertise in the production, application and licensing of environmentally friendly, resource-saving metal foam solutions.
Led by an experienced Board of Directors, including Frank Schiffer and Dirk Zielke, IMF's management is characterized by strategic vision and comprehensive industry expertise. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the management team works continuously to ensure that IMF remains a global technology leader.
Our international team comprises over 1,000 dedicated employees worldwide. Together, we drive innovation and sustainable solutions to enable fast and efficient market supply through our global licensing system. Diversity, expertise and a spirit of innovation characterize our corporate culture.
IMF offers attractive career opportunities in a highly innovative and future-oriented environment. Become part of a dynamic, international team that takes up the challenge of sustainably protecting the environment with revolutionary technology. Our corporate culture embodies growth, continuous development, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Our strategic partnerships, particularly with the world-renowned Fraunhofer Institute, secure our technological lead and support our extensive research and product development. Other international partnerships complement our network and strengthen our global market position.
IMF has a global footprint and operates production facilities and distribution systems worldwide, particularly through our unique licensing model. Our presence spans Europe, Asia, the Americas and other international markets, enabling us to be close to our customers and deliver innovative metal foam solutions quickly and efficiently.
International Metal Foam AG (IMF) is a global company specializing in the licensing and marketing of innovative metal foam technologies that offer sustainable protection for people, infrastructure and the environment. Through continuous research and an effective licensing system, IMF enables global solutions for the highest safety and environmental standards.
Protection for life.
International Metal Foam AG (IMF) is shaping the future of lightweight construction with a technology that takes protection to a new level. The developed metal foam combines low weight with outstanding mechanical properties and offers a wide range of applications - especially in the protection of vehicles, machinery, equipment, critical infrastructure and above all: people.
IMF metal foam not only effectively reduces the weight of complex systems, but also provides reliable protection from bullets, fragmentation and explosions. Thanks to its unique energy damping and buoyancy, the material is also ideal for applications in shipbuilding and for protecting vital infrastructure against natural hazards and military threats.
Our licensing model makes it possible to establish efficient and scalable production structures, accelerate the market launch of new products through the interaction of research, production and sales, and promote regional value creation and the sustainable use of resources.
The continuous further development of our technology is carried out in close cooperation with international research partners such as the Fraunhofer Institute.
At IMF, we develop solutions that not only protect technology, but also preserve lives.
Protection for life.
Metal foam technology opens up completely new possibilities for numerous industries by combining robust protection with resource-saving lightness. Our innovative material significantly reduces the weight of critical components while improving stability and safety - ideal for applications where every weight saving counts, such as vehicle construction, aviation or shipbuilding.
Metal foam solutions offer reliable protection against natural disasters and threats, especially in the area of critical infrastructure. Armouring for military vehicles and personal protection systems benefit from the high energy absorption.
In the area of disaster protection, mobile, floatable elements enable quick and flexible deployment. At the same time, the outstanding sound insulation performance opens up new possibilities in urban architecture, such as noise barriers or innovative facade constructions.
By using sustainable, fully recyclable materials, we not only offer innovative technical solutions, but also make a valuable contribution to the sustainable use of resources and environmental protection. Our continuous research and development with our partners ensures that we are optimally positioned for future challenges.
The international security situation is changing - and with it the requirements for protection, technology and responsibility. International Metal Foam AG is facing up to this new reality with a unique license and partner concept: scalable, modular and regionally anchored. Whether production, sales or market development - we offer companies, institutions and industry partners various ways to shape the future together and to develop and expand sustainable solutions.
Our partners benefit not only from highly innovative products, but also from decades of experience, proven expertise and a clearly structured organizational model that focuses on the long term, responsibility and economic strength.
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The production and marketing rights for a specific country are granted.
Trading companies, brokers and sales groups purchase IMF products and sell and market them independently.
Innovation is at the heart of our company and enables continuous progress in the development of sustainable, high-performance materials. Our unique metal foam technology is the result of intensive, decades-long research and creates pioneering solutions for the most pressing challenges of our time.
We focus on the continuous improvement of products and processes in order to develop materials that are lighter, more stable and safer. By cooperating with internationally recognized research partners, we drive innovation in a targeted manner in order to develop new applications and optimize existing technologies.
Our focus is on environmentally friendly and resource-saving processes that make it possible to use sustainable and fully recyclable products on an industrial scale. As a result, we set new standards in safety, sustainability and efficiency which in turn secure decisive competitive advantages for our customers.
With our innovations we are actively shaping a sustainable, safe, efficient future.
As a globally active company, International Metal Foam AG is perfectly positioned with its developed metal foam and serves a growing global demand for sustainable and innovative material solutions. Our licensing model enables us to tap into international markets quickly and efficiently by integrating experienced industrial partners and established production capacities. This strategic approach enables us to serve global markets flexibly and grow in the long term.
Our technology opens up new opportunities for industry, infrastructure and defense and meets a strong, long-term increase in demand. As an investment, IMF not only offers access to a promising technology with a high degree of innovation, but also to a proven business model that promises stable and attractive returns. The combination of excellent know-how, strategic partnerships and a clear growth strategy makes us an attractive partner for long-term investors.
Our multi-stage licensing process gives production companies the opportunity to manufacture our metal foam products directly in their own country. We distinguish between country, production and distribution licenses. This structure enables licensees to operate in specific markets. Local production not only saves time and resources, but also ensures that the entire added value remains in the respective region - a clear advantage for industry, the environment and location development.
We are constantly working with recyclable materials in order to drive forward the sustainability approach. In this way, we make an active contribution to conserving resources and reducing the ecological impact - from production to the end of the product's life.
Protect means more to us than just maintaining infrastructure or buildings - we are primarily concerned with protecting human lives. Our customized solutions are used worldwide wherever safety is important. That is our vision: functional protection on a global scale.
Life means change. We meet these ongoing changes with continuity in product development and intensive research, with know-how. Our technologies are always adapting to new requirements - flexible, innovative and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
Sustainability is not an add-on at IMF, but a basic principle. Our research consistently pursues the goal of protecting people and the environment at the same time - through technological excellence that creates ecological and social added value. The metal foam is not only extremely efficient, but also 100 % recyclable and is made from recycled materials.
This results in solutions that are in line with ESG criteria and at the same time meet the highest requirements in terms of safety, durability and environmental compatibility. Whether in the areas of disaster prevention, transportation, energy or critical infrastructure, metal foam helps to protect lives and conserve natural resources at the same time.
We think of sustainability not just as an environmental issue, but as an overall responsibility - for people, markets and future generations. That's why we continuously invest in research and development to create technologies that combine safety with climate protection - reliably, responsibly and with an eye to the future.
Together with its partners, International Metal Foam AG has developed innovative material solutions based on metal foam technology. As a global partner for protection, lightweight construction and structural safety, IMF stands for technical excellence, regional value creation and responsible innovation.
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