Our Engineering Heritage

November 2022 – proposed acquisition of Heatmiser

The proposed acquisition of Heatmiser, a leading UK smart thermostatic control manufacturer, is fully aligned with IMI’s strategy and represents an opportunity to accelerate our growth in smart buildings. There are also significant opportunities to leverage IMI Hydronic’s strong brand and market presence to scale Heatmiser’s offering across Europe.

June 2022 – acquisition of Bahr

In June 2022, IMI completed the acquisition of Bahr Modultechnik, a leading provider of highly configurable modular electric linear motion systems. The company provides precise motion control solutions to a diverse customer base with presence in highly attractive automation-driven end markets, including pharmacy automation, warehouse automation and robotics. The company is based in Luhden, Germany and was integrated into IMI Precision Engineering.

November 2021 – acquisition of Life Sciences manufacturer, Adaptas…

The proposed acquisition of Adaptas Solutions is fully aligned with IMI’s strategy and purpose [Breakthrough Engineering for a better world] and represents a highly attractive opportunity to deepen IMI Precision Engineering’s Life Science offering with a complementary product portfolio and strong relationships with leading global analytical instrument manufacturers.

August 2019 - Acquisition of PBM

IMI announces the completion of the acquisition of speciality valve manufacturer, PBM. The acquisition extends IMI Critical Engineering’s market presence into new, growing segments – including Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology – fully in-line with IMI’s stated strategy. PBM enjoys strong distributor and representative relationships – particularly within its main US markets. There are clear opportunities to broaden the market access of both PBM and IMI through their respective routes to market.

March 2019 - CEO Succession

In March 2019, it was announced that, following five years with the Group, Mark Selway intended to step down as Chief Executive immediately following the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 9 May 2019 and retire from the Board on 31 July 2019. He was succeeded by Roy Twite, previously Divisional Managing Director of IMI Critical Engineering, who became Chief Executive Designate from 1 March 2019 and Chief Executive immediately following the AGM. Roy joined IMI in 1988 and has been a member of the Board since 2007. He has held senior management roles in all parts of the Group including President of IMI Hydronic Engineering, President IMI Precision Engineering and, since 2011, Divisional Managing Director of IMI Critical Engineering.

November 2014 - Acquisition of global critical applications valve company…

IMI acquires German global valve company, Bopp & Reuther, expanding its Critical Engineering division’s product portfolio by enabling us to offer customers complete valve packages and giving us access to a bigger aftermarket opportunity.