Since its establishment in 1997 in the Upper Palatinate by Thomas Lennert, an experienced sales professional, the company has become a pioneer in industrial cooling technology. "We were able to develop into a quality leader in Germany," says Maximilian Lennert. "Due to our size and business model, we have a lot of freedom and can individually meet the requirements of our customers. Our team of experienced and skilled refrigeration specialists not only realizes conventional refrigeration and cooling technology but also serves companies worldwide with new technologies such as sorption technology, combined heat and power cooling, and the latest high-temperature heat pump technology."

Energy-Saving Innovations

The strengths of IKS lie both in the planning and implementation of new facilities as well as in the energy renovation of existing facilities. A significant project in the company's history was the cooling of the Transrapid in Shanghai, a project that demonstrated the expertise and reliability of IKS.

The core competence of IKS lies in the development of intelligent, comprehensive, energy-efficient, and cost-saving complete solutions for the manufacturing industry. Their focus is on optimally utilizing the energy sources used for production. This includes the recovery of generated waste heat for sorption refrigeration technology beyond the use for space heating, the generation of electricity for own consumption, and the treatment of process and service water.

The company relies on energy-saving innovations in the field of industrial cooling, which are not only exceptionally effective but also meet environmental aspects. Through proven concepts such as absorption and adsorption technologies as well as DualEnergy systems, IKS contributes to profitability and energy efficiency. The continuous development of technologies is oriented towards the principles of Industry 4.0 to optimize COP values and energy efficiency classes.

"We are actively committed to achieving climate goals and contribute to significant energy savings with our systems," emphasizes Maximilian Lennert. "We are involved in many production processes and enable the manufacture of well-known toy products, but are also a preferred partner in the glass industry, medical technology, and the automotive sector for well-known customers. Our systems save so much energy that companies can remain based in Germany."

Expansion and Development

The outlook for IKS is clearly directed towards internationalization, increasing the depth of value creation, and continuous know-how development. The external vision is to further develop the company and expand globally, while the internal vision focuses on the holistic development of employees.

"My concern is to develop the employee as a person," explains Maximilian Lennert. "I want to know how people are doing in our company and where they see their own calling. We want to support our employees in their self-fulfillment, holistically and not just in a specific field." The guiding principle 'value creation through appreciation' not only emphasizes the commitment to employee development but also reflects a sense of responsibility towards the environment.

Although there is a growing need for innovative solutions in industrial cooling, heating, and power generation, the industrial landscape in Germany is in decline. For this reason, the focus of IKS in the future is on international expansion. Moreover, the future of the family business is secured by the generational change. Founder Thomas Lennert is not only passing on his extensive knowledge but also actively supports his son and successor, Maximilian Lennert, to ensure a smooth handover. With a clear vision for the future, IKS remains not only a quality leader in Germany but also continues to strive to provide pioneering solutions in global industrial cooling.