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50 years of item – one principle, unlimited possibilities

item is the pioneer and global market leader in modular construction systems for industrial applications. This year, we are celebrating half a century of ideas, developments and innovative strength: item has been developing and selling solutions for the construction of machines, workstations and production systems since 1976. The product portfolio comprises more than 4,500 high-quality components for the construction of machine frames, workstations, automation solutions and lean production applications.

Are you looking for a customized solution? We support you in planning your projects. Personally and efficiently.

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Plan individually, simply and at any time online: Design your project easily with our online tools.

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Request or purchase item products directly: Find over 4,500 items in the online store.

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Discover numerous item solutions for your company on our online tour.

Engineering made easy with the item Engineeringtool

Simplify your everyday project work by using this innovative design software. The free design program enables you to create rules-based 3D engineering solutions directly in your browser. At the click of a button, you will receive the entire project documentation, assembly guide and CAD data, and online ordering is just a click away, too.

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item product segments

The original for all construction tasks

Biggest selection of aluminium profiles,
Maximum stability thanks to state-of-the-art fastening technology,
For all industrial applications,

BUILDING KIT SYSTEM

The ergonomic solution for manual production

Height-adjustable, universally extendible work benches,
Custom configuration for maximum productivity,
The first all-in-one system to win an award for end-to-end ergonomics,

WORK BENCH SYSTEM

Build what lean production needs – the simple way.

Maximum cost-efficiency with Profile Tube System D30,
Build on site and continuously adapt and extend,
For stable racks, transport trolleys and workstations,

LEAN PRODUCTION

Get to any height and work there safely

Free standing or integrated into machines,
The easy way to integrate guard-rails,
For standard-compliant bridges and wrap-around working platforms,

STAIRWAYS & PLATFORMS

Design and build faster with machine modules

Time-saving modular design principles for cabins,
Complete machine modules with integrated functions,
Reduce engineering costs,

MACHINE CABINS (XMS)

Maximum safety for people and processes

Strong doors, frames and panels,
Tamper-proof,
For continuous guards and enclosures,

ENCLOSURES & GUARDS

Maximum productivity thanks to high-performance linear technology

Drive technologies for all tasks,
State-of-the-art Motors and Controllers,
Simple configuration and commissioning,

AUTOMATION

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Let’s turn your idea into a perfect solution

What do a new home for bees, the Shanghai Tower and an automotive production line all have in common? The profile technology from item! Find out how we can help you turn tomorrow's ideas into reality today.

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Jobs & Careers

Careers at item

Become part of our community and design your own career path with item. You can expect an open and team-orientated corporate culture, digital progress and a working environment in which you can develop successfully.

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All the ideas, one blog

Fascinating stories involving or about item! Find out more about the people at item, successful projects that use item components and the very latest industry trends.

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