IMI Norgren marks 100 years since founder Carl Norgren developed what is regarded as the world’s first inline lubricator in 1925, laying the foundation for the company’s role in pneumatic motion control during the following century.
As IMI’s Industrial Automation sector celebrates a centenary of IMI Norgren products, it reflects on 100 years of delivering trusted solutions to some of the world’s most complex industrial automation engineering challenges.
Thriving under the IMI brand, it has expanded capabilities and addressed critical needs across diverse industries, including factory automation, food & beverage, hydrogen, industrial process control, material handling and rail.
Today, IMI Norgren products are recognised worldwide 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 have become 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 steadfast in its mission to drive engineering innovation and sustainability, ensuring its technologies continue to power industries and improve lives for generations to come.