IMI has committed to its long-term future in Dorset, relocating from its current site in Creekmoor to a purpose-built facility in Poole.
The company’s new 105,000 sq. ft site will be located at the Technology Road industrial park and will manufacture a broad range of products for critical applications in challenging operational environments.
These will include high-integrity solenoid valves, pressure regulators, and other industrial components for its IMI Herion, IMI Maxseal, and IMI Thompson Valves brands. The facility will also provide additional local manufacturing capacity for other IMI businesses.
A state-of-the-art customer experience centre is planned as part of the site to further immerse existing and potential clients in the full journey of IMI’s Process Automation solutions. Upon completion the new site is also expected to create several jobs, cementing IMI’s status as a leading employer in the Poole area.
Subject to planning permission and construction timetables, IMI aims to complete the final handover in early 2026.
Innovations at the new facility will also include IMI’s ongoing efforts to decarbonise manufacturing sites across all its global businesses. Sustainability measures set to be implemented at the site include solar heating and photovoltaic panels, while 30% of its parking spaces will be for electric cars.
