Our history

Foundation

IMS Nederland was founded in 1954. Today we are part of the international JACQUET METALS Group, one of the largest steel trading companies in Europe.

Turnover

JACQUET METALS group’s turnover amounted to €2.2 billion in 2023, proving that we can handle orders of all sizes.

Employees

We are a growing company. Today, 3,000 employees work for the companies of the JACQUET METALS group in Europe.

1954

Foundation of the Dutch branch of SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH in Schiedam.

1979

Start of new construction of office and warehouse on Gildenweg in Zwijndrecht and the relocation.

1989

The cassette system on Gildenweg is put into use.

1991

A new warehouse is built on Scheepmakersstraat in Zwijndrecht.

1997

Installation of two cassette systems on Scheepmakersstraat.

1999

Expansion of office building on Gildenweg.

2001

Installation of cassette system for tubes in the warehouse on Scheepmakersstraat.

2009

Installation of storage cabinets for the SB-Railing product group.

2010

Takeover by S+B Netherlands of the Belgian Aciers Sidero.

2015

13 S+B locations, including the Dutch and Belgian ones, are being taken over by IMS group (France).

2018

The location in Roosendaal is added.

2024

The office building in Zwijndrecht gets a makeover.

Quality

With high-quality products and our great service, we set new standards again and again. Highest quality characterises all areas of our business, from order acceptance to service and delivery.

Delivery reliability

Our huge warehouses are full of steel and metal. Over 10.000 tons are immediately available and with you in the shortest possible time. On time and reliable.

The organization

IMS group is part of the listed French company JACQUET METALS Group. With 120 distribution facilities in Europe and beyond and 3,000 employees, the companies of the JACQUET METALS Group supply all industrial sectors.

Global purchasing

The companies of the JACQUET METALS Group source their articles from 2.000 suppliers in 41 countries. For you, our global purchasing means the largest possible selection and availability of thousands of steel and metal items.

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