IMA AUTOMATION Announces the Creation of IMA EV-TECH, the New Business Unit dedicated to Electric Vehicle Technologies

IMA AUTOMATION, a division of the IMA Group and a market leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technological lines for the handling and assembly of parts for various application fields, announces the creation of IMA EV-TECH, a new Business Unit entirely dedicated to electric vehicle (EV) technologies. This represents a significant step forward in the IMA Group's strategy to consolidate and enhance its presence in the rapidly growing EV sector.

IMA AUTOMATION is the segment of the IMA Group composed of leading companies in the automation and assembly sectors, with over 50 years of experience and an integrated network of globally reaching companies. The division designs and produces advanced technology lines for the handling and assembly of parts for various application fields, such as Medical Devices, E-Mobility, and Electric Motors, just to name a few.

Following an internal reorganization, IMA AUTOMATION is pleased to announce the creation of IMA EV-TECH, a new Business Unit that brings together group companies specialized in the development and production of assembly plants for electric vehicle components and systems. The goal of IMA EV-TECH, within the new organizational framework, is to position itself in the market as a reliable provider of complete solutions for EV technologies, such as EV-battery modules (cylindrical, prismatic and pouch), fuel cells, e-motors, and e-axles.

A distinctive feature of the new offering promoted by the business unit is the ability to proactively respond to the specific needs of automotive manufacturers and suppliers, becoming a reference partner across a wide spectrum and offering cutting-edge assembly platforms, both standard and customized, as well as robotic solutions, digital platforms, and virtual resources, in full compliance with the most stringent market requirements.

The Business Unit will be supported by a team of +300 qualified professionals distributed across 5 locations worldwide:

• Headquarters of IMA AUTOMATION in Bologna (Italy) – three production facilities
• IMA AUTOMATION Switzerland SA – in La Chaux de Fonds, Gals and Boudry (Switzerland)
• IMA AUTOMATION USA Inc., based in Elgin, ILLINOIS (USA)
• IMA AUTOMATION Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., based in Penang (Malaysia)
• IMA AUTOMATION China, based in Shanghai

IMA AUTOMATION thus reorganizes its internal assets through an integrated network of consolidated companies and the use of advanced research and development resources. With almost 600 patents, over half a century of market presence, and a global team of around 1300 professionals, IMA AUTOMATION will support the organization of the new IMA EV-TECH Business Unit, ensuring continuity with ongoing projects and relying on the offer of cutting-edge digital solutions promoted by the IMA Group.

"The extensive experience in complex assembly processes gained over years of market presence allows us to be at the forefront of innovation and quality in the EV sector," says Lorenzo Maldarelli, CEO of the IMA AUTOMATION Sector. "The deep knowledge acquired through numerous projects and installations delivered each year in different market segments allows IMA EV-TECH to provide turnkey solutions, from assembly to testing and integration, becoming a strategic partner for our customers as we are a solutions provider and not just a machine manufacturer”.

With the creation of IMA EV-TECH, IMA AUTOMATION reaffirms its commitment to continuous innovation and increasingly advanced and sustainable production, with the aim of achieving ever higher quality standards and further strengthening its position as a market leader.