ABOUT US

History


1881

Louis Zwahlen creates a workshop in Lausanne producing decorative wrought iron work.

1918

Henri Mayr redirects the company’s activities towards steel construction.

1964

The rapid growth of the company requires relocating production from Lausanne to Aigle.

1979

Creation of the welded tubes division. Acquisition by the Italian group SITINDUSTRIE

1990

Creation of the redrawn tubes division.

2012

Acquisition by the Italian group CIMOLAI S.p.A.

2025

Acquisition by the Swiss group Suisse BADER SA.

2026

Takeover of the company by a longstanding executive. Company name change to ZM Tubes SA.

Who we are


Founded in 1881 by Louis Zwahlen with a handcrafted production of art ironworks, the company has expanded over the years and today ZM Tubes is a primary contributor to the international industry.

We are active in a main sector


Production of welded, seamless and precision redrawn tubes in stainless steel and nickel alloy stainless-steel tubes.