ABOUT US
History
Louis Zwahlen creates a workshop in Lausanne producing decorative wrought iron work.
Henri Mayr redirects the company’s activities towards steel construction.
The rapid growth of the company requires relocating production from Lausanne to Aigle.
Creation of the welded tubes division. Acquisition by the Italian group SITINDUSTRIE
Creation of the redrawn tubes division.
Acquisition by the Italian group CIMOLAI S.p.A.
Acquisition by the Swiss group Suisse BADER SA.
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.
Since 1979, Zwahlen & Mayr has been a leading producer of welded stainless-steel and nickel alloy tubes under the brand ZM Tubes.
About ten years later (1990) Zwahlen & Mayr has started the production of the redrawn stainless-steel tubes.
Our tubes are manufactured in Aigle, close to Leman 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.







