Precision surface coating for automotive and industrial components
IMO is a publicly held electroplating manufacturer operating 30+ production lines and 5 individual-part automation systems, processing everything from stamped blanks to bespoke precision assemblies. The tech stack is heavily Siemens-centric (TIA Portal, WinCC, PROFIBUS/PROFINET) with foundational IT infrastructure (Windows, Linux, VMware, Active Directory), reflecting a mature industrial-automation footprint. Active projects span ERP implementation, facility management, and workstation redesign—combined with pain points in energy efficiency and order processing—indicating modernization of both manufacturing systems and administrative workflows in a 50-year-old operation.
Notable leadership hires: Production Lead, Commercial Managing Director
IMO Oberflächentechnik GmbH is a German public company founded in 1973, headquartered in Königsbach-Stein, Baden-Württemberg. It specializes in galvanic surface coating of precision components for automotive, electrical, telecommunications, medical technology, and renewable energy sectors. The company operates over 460 employees at its main facility, delivering multiple coating options including gold, silver, palladium/nickel, nickel, and multi-layer systems across both continuous-belt and batch-process workflows. IMO holds ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications, positioning it as a regulated supplier to mission-critical industries.
IMO operates Siemens automation systems (TIA Portal, WinCC, PROFIBUS, PROFINET), runs Windows and Linux infrastructure on VMware, and manages production scheduling and part tracking via SQL/PostgreSQL databases and REST APIs.
Current initiatives include ERP implementation, investment and maintenance projects, technical facility management, modular production-line design, order processing optimization, and surface-chemistry portfolio expansion.
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