ifm reports sales growth for 2025
Despite declining demand in the German mechanical engineering sector, the Asia/Pacific and Americas regions in particular recorded significant growth
The ifm group recorded currency-adjusted sales growth of 10 percent to EUR 1.47 billion in 2025. Despite declining demand in the German mechanical engineering sector, the Asia/Pacific and Americas regions in particular recorded significant growth. Growth was primarily driven by new products for the process industry. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose slightly by 1 percent to 69 million euros, impacted by exchange rate effects.
The number of employees increased to around 9,120, including over 5,260 in Germany. Around 1,500 employees work in research and development, which underlines the company's technological focus. Following the change of name to ifm group se on January 1, 2025, KKR has held a minority stake since October 2025. In addition, the construction of a new plant in Suzhou, China, which will be built in accordance with the DGNB Gold standard and is expected to provide local production and R&D capacities from the beginning of 2027, has started.
