Global knowledge with local presence.
Your global source for permanent rare earth magnets and magnetic services.
Independently owned and operated, IMI draws on our expansive network of manufacturers to connect you with cost-effective solutions and expert service.
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What We Do
We put our experience
to work for you
From our earliest beginnings, IMI has been a globally recognized and respected source for permanent rare earth magnets. Our longstanding industry relationships and engineering know-how help you design, develop and deploy creative solutions for even the most complex magnetic challenges.
Materials
We cover the globe in order to find the most reliable and consistent producers of high quality magnetic materials. From traditional Ferrite, Ceramic and Alnico magnets to “rare earth” Neodymium and Samarium options, IMI is proud to stand behind every sale.
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Equipment & Services
We offer our customers a wide range of products and services involved in magnets and magnetic applications. Whether performed in-house, at IMI’s Valparaiso facility, or by way of one of our trusted affiliates, we can provide you with the expert engineering advice, testing, specialized finishings, or magnetization/demagnetization services you need.
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Industries
Top-tier firms from the aerospace and defense sectors, automotive and industrial manufacturers, medical innovators and technology companies from the world of semiconductors and beyond — they all trust IMI to fulfill their permanent magnet needs.
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References
Here you’ll find our best advice for storing and working with various magnetic materials. Get up-to-date safety information, answers to FAQs, a Glossary of magnetic Terms, along with a host of other magnetics related information and to help you source materials and develop products with complete confidence.
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About IMI
Serving customers
since 1983
IMI started with the vision of our founder, Donald Coleman. Today, we carry on in our second generation under the leadership of Don’s daughter Brenda. Discover how IMI has cultivated our global magnetics expertise while keeping our values close to home.
Who We Are
What our customers are saying
For over twenty years, the level of quality provided, the service to ensure on-time delivery and overall customer care have been impeccable. IMI is a top-notch source for magnets and a fine company to work with.
I wanted to share how satisfying it has been to work with IMI. We made the correct choice. From my perspective, your customer service is exceptional.
IMI does a really good job. I’m glad we decided to work with them and look forward to working with them in the future.