In 1925, entrepreneur Carl Norgren revolutionised engineering by developing the world’s first inline lubricator, shortly after founding the company. This innovation marked the inception of IMI Norgren solutions, which have maintained a century-long presence at the forefront of the pneumatic motion control industry. From modest beginnings to industry leadership, IMI Norgren solutions have built a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
Celebrating a century of IMI Norgren products, IMI’s Industrial Automation sector reflects on 100 years of delivering trusted solutions to complex industrial automation engineering challenges. Under the IMI brand, it has expanded its capabilities, addressing critical needs across diverse industries, including factory automation, food and beverage, hydrogen, industrial process control, material handling, and rail.
Today, IMI Norgren products are recognised globally as a high-quality portfolio of pneumatic motion control technology, including actuators, air preparation components, valve islands, control valves, pressure switches, and fittings. These solutions are synonymous with reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Jez Ashton, Director of Digital & Marketing, Industrial Automation, commented: “For a century, IMI Norgren products have been at the heart of industrial automation innovation, providing solutions to the toughest challenges with precision and expertise. Under the IMI brand, we are committed to shaping the future of motion control technology with the next generation of Breakthrough Engineering solutions.
“This milestone is a celebration of our heritage, our founder Carl Norgren’s pioneering spirit, and the collective achievements of our employees, suppliers, and customers. Together, we look forward to the next 100 years of innovation and progress.”
As IMI’s Industrial Automation sector honours its heritage, it remains committed to driving engineering innovation and sustainability. Its technologies continue to power industries and improve lives for generations to come.
