History
IMR – past and present
History
In its more than 10-year history, Innovative Metal Recycling IMR made a name for itself as the leading metal recycling company in Germany. Since our foundation in 2008, we have grown fast and been able to continuously expand and improve the range of services and products for our customers and suppliers. More growth also resulted for us in a steadily increasing number of employees whom we have always felt committed to. One of the main objective of IMR is to become, short term, one of the leading employees brands in Krefeld and Siegen. For that reason, IMR is meanwhile participating in a multitude of business and social initiatives at a community level and continuously expands its offer for social togetherness and the health of its employees.
Staff size has grown again to a total of 176 employees.
58 in administration, 104 vocational and 14 apprentices
December 2022Renewed award from the Lower Rhine Chamber of Commerce
IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein) for extraaordinary efforts in IMR’s apprenticeship program.
November 2022At the end of the year, IMR employs a staff of 163 people,
consisting of 52 administrative and 97 vocational employees plus 14 apprentices.
December 2021IMR now has 154 employees.
This includes 48 staff in sales/administration, 96 vocational employees and 10 apprentices.
December 2020Regional Honor from the Lower Rhine Chamber of Commerce
IMR is awarded „One of the best apprenticeship companies of the region“.
November 2020Joint Venture in Poland
September 2020Sale of the DHI Shares
dhi Rohstoffmanagement GmbH shares were sold on 31 December 2019.
December 2019At the end of the year 2019, IMR has 145 employees.
This includes 45 staff in sales/administration, 91 vocational employees and 8 apprentices.
December 2019Founding of a new subsidiary at Bataverstraße in Krefeld, Germany.
Relocation has been completed!
November 2019IHK@ward for the best website in the „Target Group/Customer Orienation“ category
October 2019Special Award from Marketing-Club Krefeld
for excellent HR Marketing and the employer branding campaign
October 2019Health Award
May 2019Apprenticeship Certificate for extraordinary engagement
Agentur für Arbeit
March 2019At the end of 2018 IMR already has 129 staff.
That includes 38 administrative and 89 vocational employees, plus 2 apprentices.
December 201810 years of IMR
On May 27, 2018, we are celebrating our 10th company anniversary
End of 2017 IMR has 120 employees on its payroll, thereof 2 apprentices.
December 2017Health management
Introduction of our operational health management.
January 2017Takeover of industrial apprentices
We take over our first industrial apprentices who completed their study program with us.
January 2017End of 2016, IMR has 107 employees on its payroll, thereof 4 apprentices.
December 2016Takeover of our first commercial apprentices
We take over our first two commercial apprentices who completed their study program with us – they will go into payroll accounting and into financial accounting.
January 2016End of 2015, IMR has 102 employees on its payroll, thereof 3 apprentices.
December 2015End of 2014, IMR has 95 employees on its payroll, thereof 6 apprentices.
December 2014All processing systems are running
The processing systems shredder, float sink systems, eddy current separators, screening plant and the large shears are starting into operation.
January 2013End of 2012, IMR has 59 employees on its payroll, thereof 2 apprentices.
December 2012Inauguration of the Krefeld location
Official inauguration ceremony of the Krefeld location.
Concerning the newspaper article in WAZ
Foundation of DHI
dhi Rohstoffmanagement GmbH is founded by Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH (51%), by IMR Innovative Metal Recycling GmbH (24,5%) and Eisen- & Stein-Gesellschaft mbH Horn & Co. (24,5%).
August 2012Inauguration at the Siegen location
Another location of IMR is inaugurated in Siegen, with an overall area of 11,000 sq m. The location is directly on the company premises of Deutsche Edelstahlwerke.
May 2012The BImSchG permit (BImSchG -> German Emissions Control Act)
The City of Krefeld grants IMR an extended permit according to the German Emissions Control Act
January 2012At the end of 2011, IMR has 29 employees.
December 2011The new administrative building
Moving to the new administrative building at Hentrichstrasse 68.
Moving the non-ferrous metal division
The reloading and transshipment area for non-ferrous metals is also moved from Duisburg to Krefeld.
The property of IMR GmbH with its neighbouring companies in June 2011
Moving the stainless steel division
The reloading and transshipment area for stainless steel is transferred to Hentrichstrasse.
February 2011The BImSchG permit
The City of Krefeld grants IMR the permit according to the German Emissions Control Act (BImSchG) for 15,000 square meters. The foundation stone has been laid for the start of operations.
January 2011End of 2010, IMR has 21 employees.
December 2010Moving the registered office
The registered office is officially moved from Overath to Krefeld at Hentrichstrasse to
a 50,000 sq m large property which is gradually converted according to our purposes.a
End of 2009, IMR has 13 employees.
December 2009Provisional ground for stainless steel
In Krefeld, 2,500 sq m ground with rail connection is leased for use as a reloading and
transshipment area for stainless steel.
Provisional ground for non-ferrous metals
In Duisburg, 5,000 sq m ground is leased for use as a reloading and transshipment
area for non-ferrous metals.
End of 2008, IMR has 9 employees.
December 2008Foundation of IMR
On May 27, 2008, IMR Innovative Metal Recycling GmbH is founded initially with its
registered office in Overath.