We combine comprehensive knowledge about the global markets of investment goods suppliers with the trends and demands of our customers.

Established by German merchants in Japan in 1859, ILLIES has traditionally focussed on Asia. Our enduring success is based on partnership and cooperation with our customers and suppliers. We strive for long-term business relationships based on openness, integrity and reliability. Our aim is to safeguard the interests of our business partners and to satisfy our successful customer base using state-of-the- art technology and comprehensive service out of one hand.

By acting as contractual partner for our customers and suppliers, we are able to balance risks and benefits for our business partners and to elaborate tailor-made commercial and technical solutions.

Our Expertise

• Establishing long-term presence and sophisticated infrastructure in dynamic economies


• Comprehensive and qualified marketing of technical investment goods and maintaining related aftersales capabilities


• Sourcing and procurement of machinery components, modules and semi-finished products from China


• Being an intercultural mediator for our business partners


• Minimising risks of international trade in complex industrial projects


• Consulting regarding market building and international marketing