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item is the pioneer in building kit systems for industrial applications and a global market leader. It has been designing and marketing construction solutions for machinery, fixtures and plants since 1976. Today, the item product portfolio comprises more than 4500 high-quality components designed for use in machine bases, work benches, automation solutions and lean production applications.

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

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Engineering made easy with the 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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So that your idea turns into the 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

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Whether you’re leaving school, studying at university, trying to move into a new field or looking to make the most of your experience, we offer exciting work in a friendly environment and the best career opportunities!

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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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