IMO Precision Controls, founded in 1972 by prominent entrepreneur Sir Maurice Hatter, represents a major force in the field of Industrial Automation and Electronic components. Today this dynamic, 100% privately owned, Bri......IMO Precision Controls, founded in 1972 by prominent entrepreneur Sir Maurice Hatter, represents a major force in the field of Industrial Automation and Electronic components. Today this dynamic, 100% privately owned, British company competes against established global players to deliver the most comprehensive and competitively priced products in the market. IMO has evolved from a highly respected value added distributor into a primary product source and a supplier of choice, now manufacturing much of its extensive product portfolio in-house. Today the company is focused on providing its customers with a fresh approach to the supply of Industrial Automation and Electronic components which, added to its superior service, offers customers significant competitive advantage. A leader in the UK, the IMO brand is recognised for its quality, reliability and cost-efficiency in an ever-increasing number of markets, worldwide. Thanks to its Italian, French and German subsidiaries and a comprehensive distribution network IMO is able to satisfy the demands of the remainder of continental Europe, while global logistics partner Premier Farnell, with a presence in 150 countries, ensures that IMO products are available wherever and whenever customers want them. From a single product to complete application solutions, the IMO Automation and Controls range fully addresses the sense, control and switch demands of todays factory automation and control environment. In terms of choice, the IMO line-up has no peer, offering everything to meet the needs of todays OEMs, panel builders and end users, from circuit protection and a complete range of panelware to PLCs, HMIs, Temperature Controllers, Signal Conditioning, Proximity Sensors, Photocells, Limit Switches, DIN terminals and AC drives. The first company in Europe to do so, IMO gives a no-quibble three year warranty on the majority of its electronics based control components and a five year warranty on its market leading range of Jaguar drives. IMO Electronics is at the leading edge of electro-mechanical PCB component technology, with ranges of highly specified relays, switches and LEDs designed to meet the most demanding applications, including its revolutionary Chip-on-Board technology. The company offers markets such as security, instrumentation, automotive and communications one of the most competitive, high quality and comprehensive electro-mechanical component packages available. Supported by sophisticated IT systems and infrastructure, the Electronics Division at IMO is perfectly positioned to meet all vendor and administration reduction requirements. All products are manufactured to IMOs defined specification applying rigorous quality assurance and reliability standards, while being built to comply with all relevant international approvals. Three fully equipped in-house laboratories enable IMO to develop and rigorously test new products and allow the company to work directly with the customer to meet all application requirements. A custom designed computer system offers bar-coding, EDI, JIT, KANBAN and e-business solutions plus much more to reduce customer costs and meet long term objectives of minimum purchasing administration. IMOs fully automated European Logistics Centre is packed with some of the worlds best engineered components to support companies business requirements. While its dedicated internal and external teams of engineers are available to give in-depth technical advice. The companys in-house training facilities ensure that customers receive the best possible support for IMO products. In 2004 IMO continued its aggressive investment in to the expansion of its international base with the acquisition of French Automation specialist Jeambrun Automation SA. The new company, IMO Jeambrun Automation SAS, has five offices throughout France backed by a strong technical support and logistics infrastructure, further strengthening IMOs presence in the European market and complimenting existing operations in the UK, Italy and Germany. "IMOs strategy is to achieve growth through the growth and success of our customers and we are determined to invest aggressively to make it easier for our customers to buy IMO products around the world", commented IMOs Chief Executive, David Ede. The new company in France has a current turnover of Euro 8 Million and is already able to offer an impressive range of products, combining its original portfolio with the IMO products, the most complete and flexible range of automation and control solutions available to the industry today. IMO Jeambrun Automation SAS is committed to continuing to develop the sales and technical infrastructure to support the introduction of IMOs innovative range products to the French market. IMOs UK Group Export Manager, David Gent, commented: "We are delighted with this new opening and the opportunities that it brings to us. Our objective now is to build on Jeambruns foundations by creating awareness of IMO products to our French customer base. The products have always been well received by our customers in each new overseas market that we have entered as they offer exceptional quality at a competitive price. We expect our initiative in France to follow that same successful trend". Highlights from 35 years service to industry YEAR EVENT 1972 IMO Industrial Control Limited founded 1972 Industrial Controls Division formed 1980 Electronics Division Formed 1984 Jaguar Drives Division formed 1991 IMO becomes a primary product source 1994 ISO 9002 awarded 1997 A fresh approach initiative launched 1999 IMOnline e-business website launched 2001 European Distribution Network implemented 2001 IMO Italy established 2003 IMO Germany & IMO France established 2003 IMO acquires HMI business 2004 IMO acquires Jeambrun Automation SAS 2005 IMO opens its first North American warehouse facility 2006 Din Rail Terminals gain ATEX approval 2007 New Process Controller launched, incorporating HMI, PLC and communication functionality with many other additional features.