Smart solutions that create a better world
Innovation isn’t just about developing the next big thing – it’s about creating smarter solutions that help our customers succeed while contributing to creating a better world.
Through close customer partnerships in the early design phase, we ensure that every new product we develop not only meets performance expectations, but also enhances their own sustainability. By prioritising innovation in new products and continuously improving our existing portfolio, we are able to provide high-quality solutions that effectively address our customers’ challenges. This deep collaboration enables us to:
• Reduce waste
• Optimise energy usage
• Design with end-of-life recycling and circularity in mind
We continue to enhance our product sustainability assessment process and use tools such as lifecycle analysis to inform how we can improve performance whilst responding to customer requirements. Customer satisfaction and their interaction is key to ensuring our products meet or exceed their requirements. Making use of tools such as NPS helps us achieve this.
Whether it's enhancing existing technologies or pioneering new ones, our approach combines customer insight with engineering excellence to deliver high-impact results.
Sustainable innovation in action
Integrated Valve Actuator Control (IVAC)
Our IVAC cylinders represent a smarter approach to pneumatic automation. By combining valves, sensors, and flow controls into a single, compact unit, they reduce the need for complex external components – which means fewer potential failure points, faster installations, and simplified maintenance. For customers, this translates to lower energy use, reduced downtime, and measurable improvements in system efficiency. Whether in cleanroom environments or more demanding industrial settings, IVAC supports more reliable operations and helps customers move closer to their sustainability targets.
One recent project at a distribution centre in Amsterdam illustrates the potential of IVAC technology. A global manufacturer of motors and motorised equipment tested the IVAC cylinder as a direct replacement for their existing solution. The integrated design and reduced air consumption led to a significant improvement in efficiency, with air usage dropping by an estimated 10%. Over the course of a year, this translates into millions of litres of air saved.
Exhaust Brake Valve
Our Air Valve Unit Transport solution enhances vehicle control by responding dynamically to braking events. It manages airflow to the engine during deceleration, helping to shorten braking distances and improve safety on the road. By easing the load on braking systems and optimising engine behaviour, it extends component life and supports a more fuel-efficient operation – delivering both performance and cost benefits to fleet operators.
Building a cleaner, more efficient future
By embedding sustainability into every stage of product development and staying focused on innovation and solving real-world customer challenges, we’re not just shaping the future of IMI – we’re helping to build a cleaner, more efficient world for everyone.
