Team-IMS | Integrated Machinery Solutions

IMS is an engineering and manufacturing firm whose purpose is to provide value to our customers through the engineering, design, and manufacturing of custom equipment solutions. We provide value to our customers' by improving the profitability, reliability, and safety of their process and equipment. To accomplish this, IMS has assembled a team of experts that is un-matched in the industry. We have experts in the areas of:
  • Applications and Systems Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing and Production

IMS is one of the few, if not the only, organization in our respective industry that is focused on Lean Organizational techniques and continuous improvement throughout the entire organization.

IMS Mission

To meet the engineering and equipment needs of our customers through:
1- innovative product and process development
2- a commitment to safe products and solutions
3- a focus on quality, cost, and delivery through Lean processes by creating a company that:
  • is a collection of industry experts in our respective fields
  • uses advanced technologies and techniques throughout the organization
  • fosters innovation, teamwork, and leadership
  • embraces the principles of Lean business systems

IMS Core Competencies

1- Expertise of the company associates - there are a number of key areas where the Company associates are seen as experts in a certain field. These include:
  • engineering (structural, mechanical, and electrical)
  • sales (from an understanding of the equipment and applications)
  • production (top quality, advanced techniques, Lean production)

2- Product expertise (this is related to all aspects of the business)
  • cranes
  • hoists
  • end trucks
  • gearing
  • transfer cars
  • heavy industrial machinery

3- Competitive cost structure based on Lean principles
4- Quick delivery time based on Lean principles
5- High quality products based on Lean principles
6- The Company culture is focused on:
  • team environment (through Lean techniques)
  • respect of individuals
  • commitment to the principles of the business
  • fairness and honesty
  • expecting the best from everyone while providing the tools to allow them to meet the expectations

7- These are all ingrained in our culture through:
  • Employee training and educational programs
  • Explicit attention to values and ethics in recruiting and hiring
  • Regular communication with all associates and explanation of compliance procedures
  • Management involvement and oversight
  • A company-wide commitment to the principles of a Lean organization

How can IMS benefit my company?

IMS has a team of engineers and professionals that are dedicated to providing engineering and manufacturing services and solutions to make your company more profitable. The IMS team can analyze your current equipment or industrial needs and provide a custom engineered solution to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of your processes. The IMS staff has over 100 years of combined experience in the design and manufacture of heavy industrial equipment and employs the latest technologies and techniques to meet your engineering and equipment needs.

What are the capabilities of IMS?

Team-IMS is comprised of a collection of industry experts that is un-matched throughout the industry. We have experts in the areas of:
  • Applications and Systems Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing and Production

IMS offers a broad range of services and products, including:
  • Custom equipment design and manufacturing
  • Consulting services
  • Manufacturing and production services

We can design, manufacture, and deliver anything from a single piece of custom equipment to a completely integrated production system. Let Team-IMS work with you to make your company more profitable.

Please review the Projects page for information on our latest consulting projects and the Equipment page for information regarding our equipment design and manufacturing capabilities.

Do you have a quality program?

IMS' commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement is illustrated in the development and implementation of the Infinity Program. The Infinity Program was designed exclusively at IMS to implement Lean Organizational principles throughout the entire organization and to encourage the use of standardization to improve efficiencies and maintain a high level of quality. The principles of the Infinity Program focus on:
  • Continuous improvements in the business process through the use of Lean techniques
  • The use of Six Sigma tools for understanding and controlling business processes
  • The creation of a company culture that fosters the belief that quality is controlled at the source and that empowers each team member to take an active role in the development and implementation of quality procedures and mechanisms.

How does IMS' delivery compare to the competitors?

At IMS, we understand the importance of meeting our delivery commitments. An important objective of the Infinity Program is the continual reduction of delivery times through the implementation of Lean Principles. The IMS business systems have been developed to allow continuous flow of products and information starting from order entry and flowing through to product delivery. In addition, the members of Team-IMS continually work to improve the efficiency, delivery, and quality of the product and processes.