Over 60 years of innovation and technology for surface processing and finishing
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IMEAS: a strong international group
Over time, commercial expansion has led to the establishment of the following international offices:
IMEAS Australasia (Australia) - Promotion and sales for the Oceanic market.
IMEAS Inc. (USA) - Point of reference for the United States and Canada, with pre- and post-sales support.
IMEAS (Changzhou) Surface Technology Co., Ltd.(P.R. China) - Direct presence in the fastest growing market, with native-speaking staff.
Thanks to this network, IMEAS guarantees commercial and technical support on all continents.
Over 60 years of history, growth and global success
1966
May 16,
IMEAS, Industria Macchine Ed Attrezzature Speciali, is born.
1967
IMEAS began production of the first panel sizing/sanding machine and the study of the first wide belt grinding machine for metals.
1970
Construction of the industrial complex in Villa Cortese (Milan, Italy).Avesta Press Plates (Sweden), now Outokumpu Press Plates, receives its first sheet metal grinding machine. Refurbished in 2001, this machine is still in service.
1975
IMEAS enters the field of “metal surface finishing,” becoming a leader in it in short order.
1977
First expansion of the industrial complex and office building.
1986
New expansion in foreign markets ; foreign sales stably reach 80% of global sales, with peaks of 98%.
1990
Creation of IMEAS Australasia based in Lilidale, Victoria, Australia, the group’s first foreign company.
1993
Delivery of the first steel strip grinding machine, the basis of modern continuous presses.
1996
Reorganization of the industrial area with the construction of a new 2000m2 building used for assembly and testing of machines and plants.
1998
Expansion of the office block to reach the current 700 m².
1999
Incorporation of IMEAS Inc. based in Peachtree City (GA), USA. Delivery of the first 10-foot (3200mm) sander.
2002
The Italian-Chinese joint venture IMEAS Sanding Manufacturing (Suzhou), Ltd. is established. Based in Suzhou, P.R. China.
2004
Production of the first coil line entirely to IMEAS design.
2005
Franco Zenere, CEO of IMEAS since 1986, becomes president of IMEAS spa.
2008
Delivery of the new RCS for hot-rolled sheets up to 2600mm wide.
2009
Delivery of the first CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) panel machine.
2014
At EuroBlech Imeas presents the new “AX” series satin-finishing/brushing machine family.
2017
At Ligna 2017, Imeas launches the new “EvoL” family of sanding machines. Production of the first 3600mm wide (12feet) sander.
2018
Renovation of the machine tool fleet and reorganization of production space.
2019
Inauguration of a new 2,000-square-meter department dedicated to assembly.
2021
Introduced the first solution for calibrating 4-sided laminated beams.
2022
CLT sanding solutions land in Australia.
2023
CLT sanding solutions land in Australia.
2024
The HS line of machines represents the new solution for sanding HPL laminates.
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