About us

CIG is the pioneer in the field of realising complex 3D-formed steel constructions. CIG’s roots can be traced to the shipbuilding industry. In 1972, 5 local shipbuilders joined forces to contend with their competitors. A joint production facility was set up to manufacture, among other things, the formed steel sheets for the hull. This was done using digital data, without requiring paper drawings. This approach was so progressive that the necessary software had to be developed in-house, as this was not yet available. 

25 years later, CIG was privatised and the first steps were made in the field of architecture. After a number of successful projects, the architecture branch was made ever more independent, and it has operated fully autonomously within the CIG group since 2005. Since then, all disciplines have come together to form a committed team capable of taking on any challenge. In addition to engineering and project management, we have been coordinating on-site installation and/or assembly since then.

Where we are today

We have managed to realise CIG's years of stable growth by using existing knowledge, means and manpower as a starting point. Massive investments in the quality of the organisation have been made to provide the architects and artists with even better services. The CIG team consists of a group of young people, who endorse this collective ambition with an enormous drive. We think it is a privilege to be able to turn the most diverse sketches and dreams into a unique, tangible product. The positive growth is also reflected in a number of strategic partnerships we have recently entered into, which enable us to play our unique part not only in Europe but also in the US, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

CIG is part of Art Makers &Co, a global guild of makers that brings together founder-led and staff-owned businesses across art consultancy, manufacturing, and preservation. Connected by a shared culture of making, Art Makers &Co brings together specialist expertise to deliver ambitious projects across art, architecture, and design.