Overview

IMI Bimba is a motion control manufacturer that produces pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and vacuum actuators, along with valves, fittings, and related automation components. The company is headquartered in University Park, Illinois, United States, and was founded in 1957. It employs roughly 200-500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. It is a subsidiary of IMI plc, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial-equipment sectors. In May 2025, RS and IMI announced a pneumatic motion control offering.

At a glance

What IMI Bimba makes

The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers actuators, valves, fittings, vacuum products, and custom product development with technical support.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Actuator (source: bimba.com).

Certifications

IMI Bimba is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — bimba.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-03 — Kingsbridge completes 106,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Poole | Insider Media (insidermedia.com)

• 2025-10-13 — 🚨 We're moving! 🚨 All updates from IMI Bimba, IMI Norgren, IMI Bahr, and IMI Buschjost will now be shared on the IMI Industrial Automation page—your single source for innovation and collaborative … | IMI Bimba (linkedin.com)

• 2025-10-06 — We're excited to share this update from our new home, IMI Industrial Automation. | IMI Bimba (linkedin.com)

• 2025-09-23 — Ready for a first look? Visit Booth SU-34024 for our BIG reveal and explore unlIMIted potential across our latest products. | IMI Bimba (linkedin.com)

• 2025-05-28 — RS and IMI make pneumatic motion control quick, easy, and economical (prnewswire.com)

• 2025-02-17 — IMI Invests $38M Toward Automation Manufacturing and Sustainability - News (control.com)

Facilities

IMI Bimba is headquartered in University Park, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Lake Forest, CA — control.com

• Lake Forest, California — control.com

Company details

IMI Bimba is a privately held subsidiary of IMI plc with an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million and a footprint of facilities across more than 20 countries. IMI Bimba was founded in 1957, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in University Park, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 69 years in operation (founded 1957). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does IMI Bimba make?

IMI Bimba is a motion control manufacturer that produces pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and vacuum actuators, along with valves, fittings, and related automation components. The company is headquartered in University Park, Illinois, United States, and was founded in 1957. It employs roughly 200-500 people, with an estimated revenue band of $250-500 million. It is a subsidiary of IMI plc, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, and industrial-equipment sectors. In May 2025, RS and IMI announced a pneumatic motion control offering.

Where is IMI Bimba headquartered?

IMI Bimba is headquartered in University Park, Illinois (25150 Governors Highway, University Park, Illinois, 60484).

When was IMI Bimba founded?

IMI Bimba was founded in 1957.

How big is IMI Bimba?

IMI Bimba has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does IMI Bimba hold?

IMI Bimba lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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