A glimpse into the ZIMM success story
We have been providing movement with precision for more than 45 years. Our expertise ranges from the development and manufacture of industrial gearboxes with matching parts to casting, series production and precision machining. We not only offer robust gearboxes, but also customised drive elements, manufactured exactly according to your drawings and specifications.
Regardless of the application or industry – our solutions are perfectly tailored to your needs
1977 – Foundation
The company is established by family Zimmermann in Bregenz. In the beginning the main focus is selling drive elements such as spur gears, bevel gears, racks and pinions, chains as well as linear guides and different transmissions.
1991 – ZIMM modular system
Introduction of ZIMM’s screw jack building block system for electromechanical adjustment of linear motion.
1997 – ISO certification
ISO certification in compliance with ISO-9001.
1999 – Move
Relocation into the new factory building in Millennium Park, Lustenau.
2012 – Gunther Zimmermann
The company is taken over by Gunther Zimmermann, the son of the founder of the company.
2016 – Foundation ZIMM USA Inc.
Establishment of ZIMM USA Inc. in Chicago.
2017 – Focus Italy
Expansion of our sales territory in Italy.
2020 – Partnership Diequa Corporation
Strengthening the partnership between ZIMM USA Inc. and Diequa Corporation.
2020 – Partnership INMET-BTH
Go-Live of pl.zimm.com | Strengthening of the ZIMM brand in Poland by expanding the cooperation with INMET-BTH.
2020 – Foundation ZIMM Group GmbH
C.H. Schäfer Getriebe GmbH, Getriebe Schäfer GmbH and Getriebe Schäfer Ankara A.S. turn green and are now part of the ZIMM Group.
2021 – Change of name ZIMM Germany GmbH
Successful merger of C.H. Schäfer Getriebe GmbH, Getriebe-Schäfer GmbH and Schäfer Components GmbH under the new name – ZIMM Germany GmbH.
2021 – Partnership EM Service Europa & E.M. Intech
Go-Live of ru.zimm.com | Strengthening the ZIMM brand in Russia by expanding the cooperation with EM Service Europa and E.M. Intech.
2022 – Opening of new training workshop at Millennium Park 15
Training of future skilled workers in the fields of machining technology, mechanical engineering technology and metalworking on more than 450 m².
2023 – ZIMM Germany
The location in Ohorn (Saxony) is dissolved.