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Bernd Müller

#IMOVATOR

Bernd Müller. Chief IMOVATOR since 1980.

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Ingo Müller

#IMOVATOR

Ingo Müller, our founding father. The father of all IMOVATORS.

Technology leader

IMOvation drive at

the highest level

IMO’s surface finishing technology is the most advanced worldwide. This gives IMO an advantage of knowledge allowing us to give customers optimal advice at the early stages of development. IMO owes this more than ultra-thin competitive edge above all to their staff with many years of experience, with the senior staff leading the way. These act as a model at all times and earn their recognition through integrity and credibility. They set high standards and are willing to be judged by the same measures. The new culture of leadership makes IMO a sought after employer far beyond the region’s borders.

1973

Foundation of IMO - Ingo Müller Oberflächentechnik - by Ingo Müller as an plating shop for industrial bulk materials.

1975

Commissioning of the first IMO-produced reel-to-reel plating line.

1980
Bernd Müller joins the company.
1986

Foundation of MSP GmbH - Müller Spot Plating - by Bernd Müller.

1990
Constant growth in the 1990s made generous expansions necessary.
2000

Occupation of the new Plating Technology Centre in Königsbach-Stein.

Until 2006 Production of 30 reel-to-reel and 3 fully automatic bulk plating lines.

2005

Change of generations, Takeover of IMO und MSP by Bernd Müller.

2007

Takeover of the business activities by IMO Oberflächentechnik GmbH.

2008

Introduction of new building and several plating lines.

2012

Armin Müller joins the company and several spot units for selective strip finishing are put into operation.

2013

Introduction of new spot techniques for selective reel-to-reel plating.

2015

Expansion of production area for several reel-to-reel plating lines and a bulk material machine.

Commissioning of A710 - the latest Generation of a reel-to-reel plating line.

2016

Commissioning of the fifth fully automatic bulk and rack material machine.

2017

Commissioning of the A720 - another reel-to-reel plating system of the latest generation.

Expansion of the administrative building.

2018

Kay Müller joins the company.

2019
Commissioning of the A730, A740 and A750 - three further reel-to-reel plating systems of the latest generation.
2020
Start of the modernization and digitalization phase.
2021
Thomas P. Henle joins the company as another General Manager.
2022
Commissioning of the modern reel-to-reel plating lines A125 and A135.
2023
We celebrate 50 years of IMO - 50 years of innovation and highest quality in surface processing technology.
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The future has started.

We consistently work on our successful company history on.

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WE

We are what

makes IMO special

We are not happy

until our customers are happy

Our ambition is to deliver nothing but top quality. This puts a strong emphasis on our main goal – WE want to be nothing more than the best and most innovative electroplating provider on the market. And because this is what we expect of ourselves, quality is our top priority. Our customers must be happy with their products at all times. This is why we always adjust our services to the customer’s demands. Our eye for details makes us a reliable partner for other companies no matter what their size is.

Quality

IMO shining

quality once more

Zero faults

Attention to detail creates quality

IMO belongs to the small elite boasting a quality management system that meets the high requirements of the automotive industry. This means that the quality management system observes the strict guidelines meeting the international technical IATF 16949 standard. Owner of this certificate is Müller Spot Plating GmbH.

Research and development

#IMOVATION

the IMO way

Embrace progress
and be

an #IMOVATOR

To stay one step ahead, a company needs foresight, the right touch for new developments and comprehensive know-how. These are our strengths. We can draw on know-how and experience that extend far beyond providing surface coating services. Our development and application technology team uses these assets to create innovative, eco-friendly top-of-the-line technologies, working quickly and without information losses and setting new standards time and time again. This enables us to offer high-value solutions to our customers fast and in perfect alignment with each customer’s individual requirements. Our solutions offer outstanding value for money and provide high selectivity in plating. In addition, they allow the cost-effective surface finishing of parts with complex and difficult geometries.

Environment and energy

The surface of the earth

is close to IMO's heart

IMO is well aware of its special responsibility towards the environment. This entrepreneurial responsibility has an effect on all elements of its business strategy. To unite ecology and economy is therefore not simply idle talk but expressed in the fact that only the latest methods are used in our electroplating plants. Apart from that, we work to increase the staff’s awareness in respect of energy saving. All trainees are taught responsible handling of natural resources right from the beginning of their professional future. Precious ecological behaviour takes care of sustainable creation of value. It is not for nothing that IMO is one of the few companies in its sector that is certified as per ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. This commitment has already been confirmed on several occasions by the Environmental Prize awarded by the Federal State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the Environmental Prize awarded by the Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw, the award honouring us as the Highlight of Economy and last but not least the nomination for the Industry Award 2012 at the Hannover Trade Fair.

Imo Oberflächentechnik Gmbh

Remchinger Straße 5
75203 Königsbach-Stein
Deutschland

Tel.: +49 7232 3006-0

E-Mail: info@imo-gmbh.com

IMO Oberflächentechnik Gmbh

Remchinger Straße 5
75203 Königsbach-Stein
Germany

Tel.: +49 7232 3006-0

E-Mail: info@imo-gmbh.com