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The History

Imel was founded in 1964 by two families, D’Angela and Salvadori. The IMEL acronym, Mechanical Firm and Wood (in Italian: Industria Meccanica E Legno), describes the initial intentions of the members. However, given the capabilities of the founders, the activity was immediately focused on the design, production and sale of painting plants.

Imel history is full of events. The company has been able to gradually grow,  becoming one of the main player in the industrial painting sector, exporting to over 50 countries and creating more than 1500 plants.

Imel operates in an ever-changing market, and during the years, has broadened its horizons towards new operational areas, exploring ever-changing sectors, while remaining faithful to its own distinctive values, namely competence and technological innovation.

The plants are made with the care that made Made in Italy famous all over the world. Although antithetical, tradition and innovation are the essence of Imel, combining experience with the highest level of technology that defines this sector.

Vision

IMEL’s goal is to provide customers all over the world with innovative, energy-efficient and easy-to-maintain painting systems.

Mission

Technological innovation, human capital, continuous improvement, the attitude towards problem solving, and attention to environmental sustainability are some of the key elements that form the foundation of Imel’s philosophy, which is always a source of inspiration for the company.

These elements are crucial for achieving two important goals: one immediate, focused on creating value through the satisfaction of customers, suppliers, and employees; the other long term, focused on building a better company with high-value-added products and services.

Values

Since its first steps into the business world, with the start of a small workshop in 1964, its values have always reflected the same corporate philosophy: an ethical approach to dealing with customers, partners and collaborators; a spirit of initiative and determination to provide optimal quality solutions; constant investments in research and development to ensure customers a competitive advantage.

  • Reliability: Adherence to stated deadlines, compliance with rules, quality assurance are the prerequisites for successful and lasting business;
  • Transparency: sharing of objectives in a win-win logic from customer to supplier;
  • Determination: the will to achieve objectives and to satisfy the customer has always been part of Imel’s culture;
  • Dynamism: Organizational flexibility, willingness to grow, continuous research and improvement of skills and operational tools are the fundamental elements through which Imel’s ability to face the changing competitive, technological and regulatory scenarios is realized..

Imel Group in the World

Imel has established a global network of experienced collaborators through its presence with plants in more than 50 countries.

The company has prepared after-sales services according to the global market in which it operates. Customers worldwide have access to the service center which acts as both a server and 24 hours service center.

The Group includes Avin Srl, a joint venture that handles service and assembly.

The Organization

Imel is structured in 6 main functions: Commercial/Marketing, Research and Development, Project Management, Design, Production and Service with a matrix organization to allow the highest effectiveness and efficiency in the management of orders.

At the base of all this is the real company value that is Human Resources: a value cultivated and grown with ethics, responsibility and conviction since the foundation of Imel.

Years of activity

60

Countries Manned

70

Divisions

5

Installations Made

1500

Ethical Soul: Eco-responsible

“Environmentally friendly” refers to processes or products that have the ability to integrate with the environment in which the human being lives and, in general, with the surrounding ecosystem. Imel goes further, designing plants in which the concept of environment extends to the “system of structural interrelations between a subject and its space of relevance”. In every Imel project “development is sustainable if it satisfies the needs of present generations without compromising those of future generations”.

In this perspective, each project is environmentally friendly, because in addition to responding to the complex needs of the user, it promotes sustainable development in relation to the three major areas of reference: economic, environmental, social. In this way, it ensures well-being with a reduced consumption of environmental resources and a low level of pollution.

We pursue SUSTAINABILITY

Plants must meet various levels of requirements that go beyond product quality assurance and productivity numbers.
The environmental impact, which is integrated with the safety of the working environment, is an essential element and, thanks to the continuous research and the important exchanges of information with customers, is able to provide systems aimed at:

Maximum reduction and control of consumption

Reduction and control of emissions

Extension of the life cycle of the plant

Philosophy

The philosophy that constitutes the backbone of IMEL is made up of some key elements, which have always been sources of inspiration for the company: innovation, human expertise, continuous improvement and the attitude to “problem solving”. Essential elements to pursue two major objectives: a more immediate one, aimed at the creation of value with the of value with the satisfaction of customers, suppliers and suppliers and collaborators; the other, more long-term, aimed at the realization of a better society, with products products and services with high added value. For IMEL the investment in great intellectual energies, combined with technological innovation, brings closer achieving an excellent quality of life, in line with the dictates of environmental environmental sustainability.

Mechanical and Wood Industry

Industria Meccanica e Legno (Mechanical and Wood Industry), or Imel. A dream born from the minds of Fulvio D’Angela and Elvio Salvadori, made concrete and kept alive to this day by their children and grandchildren. Imel has been able to make use of the experience of its founders, placing the customer at the center of its business, with the objective of creating coatings capable of satisfying both the needs of the client as well as those of the specialist technician. Each of Imel’s projects places man and his needs at the center. The company’s systems are in fact realized with the care that has made “Made in Italy” famous around the world.

History

The history of IMEL is full of events. A company that has been able to grow in a gradual way, up to become one of the leading players in the industrial coating systems. From the outset IMEL has always placed great value on continuity. From the very first in the world of business, with the launch of a small workshop in 1964, its values have always reflected the always reflected the same corporate philosophy: an ethical approach in dealing with customers, partners and collaborators; a spirit of initiative and determination in providing quality solutions; Constant investment in research and development to ensure competitive superiority for our customers. All elements to which must be added an innovative vision in order to succeed in the modern industrial reality.

Evolution

Evolution over the years – IMEL has always been open to change, ready to experiment change, ready to experiment new ways and new ideas. The activity of this company is a continuous learning process, in which we strive to develop innovative solutions to give the customers the opportunity to achieve a leading position in their industry, maintaining it over the years. IMEL is committed daily to serve its customers in the best possible way, proud of those values that have allowed it to become a global reality, and that still accompany it on the road to success. Operating in a continuously evolving market, IMEL has expanded its horizons towards new operational areas, exploring sectors in continuous transformation, while remaining faithful to its own distinctive values, namely competence and innovation.

Innovation and Tradition

A company looking to the future can only have modern and comfortable headquarters. This is what IMEL, which is currently completing the last finishing touches in the new structure in Codroipo, pursued when designing the spaces for customers, partners, collaborators and especially for employees. For IMEL, in fact, the value of human resources is fundamental for the success of the company. Motivated and satisfied (as well as prepared) people can make the difference in a highly competitive market such as that of surface coating. Outside as well as inside, in the offices and in the corridors, the new headquarters is a mix of innovation and tradition, of design lines and reassuring shapes, where, next to glass and steel, wood makes a fine show.

Enviroment

The environment: the future is close to our hearts – The adjective “eco-compatible” refers to processes or products that have the ability to integrate with the environment in which human beings live and, in general, with the surrounding ecosystem. IMEL goes further, designing plants in which the concept of environment extends to the “system of structural interrelations between a subject and its space of relevance”. Not only. In every IMEL project “development is sustainable if it satisfies the needs of present generations without compromising those of future generations”. From this point of view, every project is eco-compatible, because in addition to meeting the complex needs of the user, it promotes sustainable development in relation to the three main areas of reference: economic, environmental, social. In this way it guarantees conditions of well-being with a reduced consumption of environmental resources and a low level of pollution.

Growth

Growth – Over the past 50 years, IMEL has achieved a level of growth that places it among the most important Italian companies in the industrial coating sector. The company has undergone significant investment and evolution, combined with a targeted marketing strategy. These actions have enabled the company to lay the foundations for its subsequent commercial performance. Today, IMEL looks to the future with optimism and confidence, aware of its role and the strength of its expertise. The company does not want to stop and for the next few years intends to develop an extensive service network in emerging countries, opening branch offices available to customers.

Sectors

Among IMEL’s distinctive features is its great ductility and its ability to tailor its products to the most diverse fields of application. Indeed, the Friuli-based company’s marked propensity for innovation has enabled it to specialize in the coating and construction of coating systems in four main areas: automotive, agricultural machinery and large-scale equipment, industry and household appliances. These are all areas in which IMEL is able to provide a service of excellence, offering its clients a turnkey product that ranges from design through to after-sales service.

Global Market

Thanks to the competence and the technical skills of the operating team, IMEL has reached several foreign markets, exporting know-how and advanced technological solutions for a value equal to about 90% of the turnover (including Italian customers who export abroad). The company has arranged the after-sales service according to the “global” market in which it operates: the service center is available to customers and acts both as a server and as a center for the realization of assistance 24 hours a day for customers located all over the world.

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    CODROIPO – ITALIA Via Divisione Julia, 10 33033 Codroipo, UD – Italy – Tel.:+39 0432 908578 – Mail: [email protected]
    ISTANBUL – TURCHIA Ataşehir Atatürk Mah. Vatan Cad. 43 B1 Blok Ataşehir, İstanbul – Mail: [email protected]

    CODROIPO – ITALIA

    Imel S.p.a.

    Via Divisione Julia, 10
    33033 Codroipo, UD – Italy
    Tel.: +39 0432 908578
    Mail: [email protected]

    · AVIN Srl
    avinsrl.com
    Mail: [email protected]

     

    · IMEL VERONA
    Via Roma , 34
    37050 Oppeano, VR – Italy

    Tel.: +39 0432 908578
    Mail: [email protected]

     

    ISTANBUL – TURCHIA

    Imel Boya Tesisleri

    Ataşehir Atatürk Mah.
    Vatan Cad. 43 B1 Blok Ataşehir, İstanbul
    Tel.: +90 545 3763208
    Mail: [email protected]