IMI plc is a global engineering group specializing in the design, manufacture, and servicing of fluid and motion control technologies. The company's core products include valves, actuators, and pneumatic and electric motion systems that control the precise movement of fluids and gases in various industrial applications.
IMI operates through two primary business segments: Automation and Life Technology. The Automation segment encompasses Process Automation and Industrial Automation, providing fluid and motion control solutions for heavy industries, energy, and factory automation. This includes technologies that increase throughput and reduce energy consumption across discrete and process manufacturing. The Life Technology segment focuses on Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport. This division delivers specialized fluidic components for medical diagnostics, analytical instruments, heating and cooling systems, and solutions that reduce emissions from commercial vehicles.
A significant portion of IMI's revenue—approximately 45%—is generated from aftermarket services, which include spare parts, repairs, and replacement components for its extensive installed base of equipment. The company operates a global manufacturing and service network across more than 50 countries, serving customers in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. By focusing on macroeconomic trends such as industrial automation, energy transition, and healthcare, IMI operates as an integrated solutions provider in the specialized engineering sector.
