Metrology and Automation, Made to Measure

About Us

iocto. Made to Measure.

Many applications using measurement technology and automation used in the pharmaceutical sector, food sector and other industries, across Germany and worldwide, originate from us. Some product lines are already in the 6th generation and they are still in operation today. We are proud of that.

This is how we have grown into a brand known for durable and future-oriented product solutions since 1984. We will continue to getting better for you as the market leader in our field. That’s what iocto stands for.

Sustainability and Responsibility

For us, sustainable business practices mean taking responsibility for both the environment and society, while remaining economically successful and future focused. This approach is built on three key pillars of our sustainability strategy: Ecology, Economy, and Social Responsibility.

Ecology

We are committed to conserving resources and prioritize environmentally friendly production processes. Our products are designed to be durable and efficient, helping to minimize our customers’ environmental footprint.

Economy

We pursue economic sustainability through smart solutions and long-lasting products that create genuine value for our customers. Quality and efficiency are the cornerstones of our success.

Social Responsibility

Social responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We stand for fair working conditions, support social initiatives, and actively contribute to improving quality of life.

Sustainability Performance

Our ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility has been honored with the Bronze Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating.

EcoVadis Sustainability Performance

Code of Conduct

The iocto Code of Conduct forms the foundation of our daily actions and reflects the values we uphold. These principles guide us as we actively embrace our responsibility towards all iocto employees, society, and the environment, and continuously strive to expand these efforts.

iocto Code of Conduct

What drives us as a brand

We love what we do

We approach challenges with passion and love what we do.

One source

We think about solutions holistically and offer them from a single source and from a single mould.

Precision = Safety

For us precision is the basis for safety.

Human

We work together as people with high esteem and respect for each other.

Our Management

Paul Nottarp

Paul Nottarp has been the Commercial Director of iocto GmbH since September 2018 and is responsible for the Organisation, Sales, Human Resources, Finance and Legal departments.

Prior to this appointment as Managing Director, Paul was responsible for Human Resources, Finance and Legal affairs at iocto. He began his professional career as a lawyer in Frankfurt am Main.

Paul Nottarp studied law at the University of Bayreuth and at the WWU Münster and is a fully qualified lawyer. He also holds a Master of Law from the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK, and has an Executive Master of Business Administration from Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.

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Stefan Schmitt

Stefan Schmitt has been Technical Managing Director of iocto GmbH since March 2013 and is responsible for the Technology, IT, Production and Service departments. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in the field of measurement technology and in software development.

Prior to his appointment as Managing Director, Stefan Schmitt worked for the company for eight years as Head of the Development Department. He began his career in 1998 as a development engineer at iocto.

Stefan Schmitt studied electrical engineering and information technology at the Technical University of Darmstadt and graduated with a degree in engineering. Already during his studies he worked as a student trainee at iocto and successfully completed his professional internship at the company in 1996. Stefan Schmitt started his career as a software programmer at the age of ten on a Sinclair ZX81.

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Will Clark

Will Clark has been Managing Director of iocto GmbH since January 2021 and is responsible for the Research and Product Innovation departments. He has more than 20 years’ professional experience in product development in the life sciences sector.

Prior to his appointment as managing director, Will spent eight years as head of development at iocto. He started working for the company in 2008 as a software developer. Previously, the native Englishman worked as a project engineer for a large American life sciences company.

Will Clark holds a Master of Engineering from Durham University, Durham, UK. During his studies he specialized in electronics and software development. At the age of six, Will was already programming his first software on a home computer from the British company Acorn.

iocto in numbers

We simply love to measure – and this passion does not stop at our own company. That’s why here are some short and sweet facts and figures about iocto. What makes us special and why you can always count on us as specialists: Find out here.

140 employees

One team, many disciplines. What unites all of us here at iocto: our passion for precision.

0 Ties

Admittedly, we do wear one on special occasions. But personality, knowledge and commitment are always clearly in the foreground at iocto.

21 different nationalities

Our team is diverse, colorful, multilingual and inspired by many influences. That enriches us.

€ 21.2 million sales in 2023

Transparency is important to us. And that also applies to important figures from our company.

1984 The year of the foundation

When we started, floppy disks were still the storage medium of the hour. Today, we are digital specialists.

0 branches in the Cayman Islands

We are a family business from the Taunus and feel connected to the region and the people who live and work here.

100% green electricity

… and we produce part of it ourselves here in Hofheim via photovoltaics.

10 charging stations

We promote e-mobility. If you like to come to us with the E-car: We keep a pillar free.

2,178 organic apples

… and 5,440 bananas were eaten in our company last year. Healthy food, which we are happy to provide to employees and guests.

Company history

Our company over the years.

For almost forty years, everything at our company has revolved around industrial measurement technology and automation. Here we have prepared some of the most important milestones in our history for you.

1982