Our history

French Inventor and Manufacturer of Fasteners since 1985

ING FIXATIONS, a story firmly sealed

An inventor at heart, François Inglese founded I.N.G. FIXATIONS in 1985 to market the unique I.N.G. process (Installation Nouvelle de Gonds), which enabled the installation of shutter hinges using resin. With the success of this new installation method, he decided to bring the production of shutter hinges in-house, establishing I.N.G. FIXATIONS as a fully fledged manufacturer.

Driven by a strong commitment to continuous innovation, and thanks to the trust of its distributors, François Inglese and his entire team have always strived to stay attentive to the needs of craftsmen, creating ever-more efficient products for over 40 years. The launch of the FIX-RING in 1997 even earned the company several awards (Haute-Loire Innovation Trophy, Harvard Business School Technological Innovation Award, INPI Innovation Trophy, and more).

Today, I.N.G. FIXATIONS is a family-run business supported by dedicated team members who work every day to offer solutions that meet market needs with the highest possible precision.

1985 - 1985

1985

The Creation of ING

François Inglese developed an innovative process : “installing shutter hinges using resin” : a quick, reliable solution that immediately won over craftsmen. He then opened the first production site in Espaly-Saint-Marcel, Haute-Loire.

1985

The Creation of ING

1986 - 1995

1986

The First External Insulation Projects

The first external thermal insulation projects were carried out, demonstrating the company’s pioneering spirit.

1990

The First Catalogue

A complete first catalogue was published, providing professionals with all the technical information needed to choose the right products.

1991

Installation in Puy-en-Velay

To meet growing demand, the company moved into larger premises in Puy-en-Velay, which have since expanded to 7,000 m².

1995

First Collaborations with ESAT Centres

To promote personal and professional fulfillment, ING began collaborating with ESATs (Work Assistance Establishments and Services). This partnership started with the ESAT of Meymac and continues today, involving more than 300 employees with disabilities across a dozen centres and two ESATs integrated within each site.

1986

The First External Insulation Projects

1990

The First Catalogue

1991

Installation in Puy-en-Velay

1995

First Collaborations with ESAT Centres

1997 - 2010

1997

The invention of the FIX-RING® marked a true revolution on job sites. Simple and quick, it allows conduits and pipes to be fixed onto any material in one easy step. Widely adopted by professionals in France and abroad, it opened the door to international expansion.

2000

The French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) awarded the company its Innovation Trophy for the FIX-RING®, recognizing its outstanding innovative capacity.

2000

A second production facility was inaugurated. The initial 3,000 m² layout has evolved into a modernized operation now covering 9,000 m².

A Second Production Site : Monistrol-sur-Loire

2004

The FIX-RING® was selected for the construction of the Olympic Village hosting 16,000 athletes, an international recognition of its reliability and efficiency.

2010

An in-house marketing department was established to design all communication materials: packaging, catalogues, brochures, point-of-sale displays, and more.

2012 - 2019

2012

Arrival on Social Media

The YouTube channel was launched to showcase practical product applications and better support construction professionals. This marked the company’s first social media presence, soon followed by LinkedIn.

2019

Marielle Inglese Joins the Company

Marielle, daughter of François Inglese, joined the company with a modern vision : integrating digital innovation and CSR priorities while preserving ING’s core identity.

2012

Arrival on Social Media

2019

Marielle Inglese Joins the Company

2020 - 2025

A New Brand Identity

The company adopted a refreshed visual identity : a redesigned logo and yellow as the main color. Packaging and communication materials followed suit, reflecting a more dynamic image.

2020

2023

2024

2025

2020

2023

2024

2025

A New Brand Identity

The company adopted a refreshed visual identity : a redesigned logo and yellow as the main color. Packaging and communication materials followed suit, reflecting a more dynamic image.

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Production sites

Set-up at the Puy-en-Velay plant in 1991 and opening of the second production site located in Monistrol-sur-Loire in 2000.

Employees

All the I.N.G. Fixations teams (production, packaging, order preparation, purchasing, marketing, finance) are at your service every day.

Years of collaboration with work reintegration facilities

A collaboration that now brings together more than 300 employees with disabilities across around fifteen centers, as well as two teams integrated at the very heart of the workshops at each site.

Technical sales representatives

17 exclusive technical sales representatives, supervised by 2 directors, and spread across the entire country as well as the overseas departments and territories.

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Distributeurs

A strong network that supports us and contributes every day to the development of our presence in the market.

pays

You can find I.N.G abroad – Our products are exported internationally to more than 30 countries.