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Founded in 1881 by Louis Zwahlen with a handcrafted production of art Ironworks, this company has expanded over the years and today Zwahlen & Mayr is a primary contributor to the international industry and is active in two main sectors production of welded stainless steel tubes steel constructions Since 1979, Zwahlen & Mayr has been a leading producer of welded stainless steel and nickel alloy tubes under the brand ZM Tubes. These tubes are manufactured in Aigle, close to Geneva Lake and are 100% Swiss Made. Thanks to continuous investment in machines and staff training, ZM Tubes is known throughout the world for its high quality products, excellent customer service and reliability for critical applications. Situated in the heart of Europe, logistically perfect to serve main European industrial areas, ZM is always ready to meet the innovative challenges of the market. 1881 Louis Zwahlen sets up a workshop in Lausanne producing decorative wrought ironwork 1918 Eng. Henri Mayr steers the company s activities towards steel construction 1946 ZWAHLEN & MAYR SA becomes an important competitor in steel construction 1964 The rapid growth of the company necessitates a relocation of production from Lausanne to Aigle 1979 WELDED STAINLESS STEEL TUBE department is set up 1990 New production line for REDRAWN TUBES 1994 2 new welding lines are installed after 12 years the annual production reaches volumes between 1,000 and 1,500 tons 2002 A new investment ZM purchases from its main competitor complete redrawn tubes production line with a new 2,100 - sqm production site 2010 Acquisition of coil slitting machine in order to slit 1,500 mm wide coils of 20 tons 2012 Acquisition by Italian Group CIMOLAI Spa 2015 New investments extension of production site up to 4,000 - sqm and new laser or TIG lines up to 114 mm 2017 New off-line furnace for redrawn tubes with outstanding capacity increase and degreasing machine 2018 New TIG welding lines for diameters of 12 to 63,5 mm 2021 SEAMLESS STAINLESS TUBE department is set up