About IGH Automation
The IGH portfolio ranges from the key-ready realisation and modernisation of test stands through to future-orientated digitisation.
Our clients repeatedly emphasise how well supported by our technical experts they feel.
Every Test has a History
We have earned this positive testimony through an appreciative, committed and reliable style of cooperation. In every project we uncompromisingly orientate ourselves to the goals of our customers in order to create perfect solutions. Because striving for 100% results is in our blood - we love exciting tasks, like challenges and are persistent in solving problems.
1985
The school friends Horst Gattner and Ludwig Hoppe jointly found Ingenieursgemeinschaft
Gattner und Hoppe in the Westphalian city of Münster.
![Die Schulfreunde Gattner und Hoppe legen den Grundstein für die heutige IGH Automation IGH Historie 1985](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-1985-transp.png)
![Die IGH setzt weltweit vernetzte Automatisierungslösungen um Historie IGH bis 1994](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-1994.png)
Up to 1994
IGH makes a name for itself in special machine construction, production and logistics
with the global implementation of networked automation solutions.
1995
The first configurable cab test stand for agricultural machines is delivered.
![1995 wird der erste parametrierbare Kabinenprüfstand ausgeliefert IGH Historie 1995](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-1995-transp.png)
![1998 die IGH setzt Ihre Lösungen nun auch in der Sonderfahrzeugbranche ein Historie IGH 1998](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-1998.png)
1998
IGH adds products for special purpose vehicle construction to its portfolio.
2008
The first solutions for testing railway vehicles are realised.
![2008 werden ersten Prüfstände in der Schienenfahrzeugbranche geliefert Historie 2008](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-2008-transp.png)
![Die Webtools Werkerführung und Fehlermanagement wurden 2010 entwickelt Historie der IGH - 2010](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-2010.png)
2010
IGH extends its line of business with the web applications for operator guidance and fault management.
2013
The move to the Ilmenau technology site ensures optimum future prospects for IGH Automation GmbH. At the same time, proximity to Ilmenau technical university facilitates ongoing cooperation in research and development.
![Die IGH zieht 2013 nach Ilmenau - den Technologiestandort - um. Historie der IGH - 2013](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-2013-transp.png)
![2015 präsentiert IGH neue Lösungen für Nahverkehr und Schienenfahrzeuge Historie der IGH - 2015](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-2015.png)
2015
New solutions are presented for local transport and railway vehicles.
2017
IGH Automation GmbH adds innovative web applications to its product range in the form
of the modules "information system", "rework“ and "report".
![2017 stellt IGH Andon Board, Nacharbeit und Report als innovative Webanwendungen vor. Historie der IGH - 2017](https://www.igh-automation.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IGH-Historie-2017-transp.png)