IMA for: Pharmaceutical One supplier takes care of the complete line, the entire process. Achieving real innovation requires the complete interaction of every single element. It means creating an environment where people, equipment and technology come together in perfect synergy.

This is IMA Pharma.
This is the All-In-One.

One supplier takes care of
the complete line, the entire process.

Top-level solutions for the Pharma industry

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Domina

Tableting

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Tile-X

Aseptic Processing

Giant5 Series

Blister Packaging

The market segments we focus on

Animal Health

Biotech

Chemicals

Homeopatic

Medical Devices

Non-Sterile Pharma

Nutraceutical

Optical Lenses

Sterile Pharma

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Latest-generation processing and handling equipment for animal health products

Similar in several aspects to human healthcare goods, many of the veterinary products made for the animal health sector can be processed and packaged on IMA machines. Producers will benefit from the flexibility and efficiency of integrated IMA technologies, finding innovative solutions to ensure superior control over consistency and quality. Moreover, modular machine concepts and clean design features enable user-friendly operation and easy maintenance.

Future-oriented processing technologies for advanced industrial biotech solutions

Biotech companies will find an array of high-tech solutions from IMA for several processing and packaging requirements, especially those needing laboratory-scale equipment. IMA engineers and researchers are available to support customers developing new vaccines, drugs and therapies, and are ready to assist on scale-up procedures, an intrinsic quality of many of the machines designed and developed in IMA.

Flexible solutions for efficient processing and packaging of industrial chemical products

IMA supplies the chemicals segment with processing solutions for the production of household products or industrial goods such as detergents, salt or chlorine tablets, catalysts, pesticides, fertilizers and more. Competences in all stages of processing, packaging and end-of-line requirements, together with specific knowledge of the critical issues connected to certain chemicals, make IMA the ideal partner for a reliable, efficient and flexible solution.

Innovative processing and packaging lines for all types of homeopathic products

Understanding homeopathic products, the importance of dosing active ingredients and the need for accuracy and efficiency is inherent in the solutions IMA has to offer this growing market segment. Integrated processing and packaging lines can be constructed to achieve customer objectives, providing a cost-effective solution that will adapt to evolving needs and trends within the homeopathic market.

Medical devices assembly from design to high-output automation

With a global team of over 600 professionals, IMA’s dedicated business unit supports clients throughout the entire journey, from proof of principle studies and early-stage assessments to design-for-manufacturing (DFM) evaluations. This approach optimises production processes, minimises risks, and significantly reduces lead times and costly redesigns.

Integrated processing and packaging technologies for non-sterile pharma manufacturing

IMA has long been active in the world of non-sterile pharma products and has over 50 years’ experience in all processing and packaging stages of liquid and powder drugs and solid dose products. IMA technologies integrate into complete production lines from processing through to primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging requirements. Characterised by their innovative features, smart design concepts and innate flexibility, the broad range of solutions deliver quality, efficiency and performance.

Future-ready nutraceutical solutions by IMA.
Engineered technologies to fortify your market position through efficiency, accuracy and full reliability.

Thanks to its proven expertise, IMA is ready and determined to respond to the demands of the nutraceutical sector by supplying machines designed to ensure flexibility, reliability and life-long efficiency.
This constitutes the premise for introducing four divisions – IMA Active, IMA Life, IMA Safe and IMA BFB – all highly motivated to offer a complete range of solutions and reliable partnership to the world of nutraceuticals.

Cutting-edge processing and handling solutions for optical lens manufacturing lines

Powered by expertise in automation technologies, IMA provides state-of-the-art solutions for the assembly of medical devices, and designs high-performance processing and handling lines for optical lenses.
Integrated technologies include robotizing, filling, laser and inspection systems, in order to duly execute releasing, washing and packaging operations. Careful to address the customer’s key objectives, IMA delivers turnkey solutions enabling full control over the process for all contact lens types.

Liquid and powder processing technologies for sterile pharma production lines

With decades of experience and extensive knowledge of the processing and packaging needs of sterile pharma products in liquid and powder form, IMA provides the technological expertise required to fill, close and pack sterile substances. Advanced robotics and containment solutions, automatic loading and unloading systems, full-scale and lab-scale equipment make up the wide range of machines that can be line-integrated or stand-alone.

Continuous Manufacturing to believe in

Continuous Manufacturing underpins the improvement of pharmaceutical products in terms of potency, effectiveness and safety by means of accurate process control.

Kryoseq®

Most advanced nucleation control
Simultaneity, homogeneity, quality. Enjoy a technology that gives you complete control over nucleation and delivers only the best freeze-drying outcome. Larger crystals, intra-batch consistency, regulatory compliance.   
Kryoseq®. All at once.

A46

The cartoner with automatic changeover, in less than 10 minutes
Meet A46: the cartoning solution that adapts to you. Automatic size changeover in just 10 minutes, a compact 3-meter footprint, and ergonomic design for effortless operation—stand-alone or integrated for maximum flexibility.

IMA Pharma services

Consulting & Analytical Services

IMA Sentinel​ LYO

A data-driven platform designed for continuous performance monitoring of machines and production.

Consulting & Analytical Services

OEE & Line Audit​

Advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to help you reduce inefficiencies and optimize every aspect of your operations. 

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IMA Active

IMA’s experience gained in the field of solid dose processing and manufacturing, combined with the constant commitment to innovation, makes IMA Active division a leading supplier able to find the most suitable solution to your requirements.

Phoenix Italia S.r.l. Via S. Andrea 11/b, 20008 Bareggio (MI), Italy

Factory, Sales, Service • Part of IMA End of Line

IMA Labeling

A designer, manufacturer, and provider of labeling solutions with high and constant quality standards for the needs of distributors, system integrators and OEMs.

Branch, Factory, Sales, Service

IMA Life

IMA Life division, leader in the field of aseptic processing and freeze drying solutions, can be considered a true partner to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, offering a wide range of technologically advanced machines.

Via Romagnoli 2, 40100 Bentivoglio (Bo) Italy

Factory, Sales, Service • Part of IMA End of Line

IMA S.p.A. – BFB Division

IMA BFB designs and manufactures end-of-line packaging machines, including bundling, overwrapping, case packing, palletizing, and product handling systems. Serving sectors from personal care to pharmaceuticals and food, its solutions combine compact design, easy access, and attention to detail, with the flexibility to handle any shape, size, or product consistency.

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IMA Safe

IMA Safe designs and manufactures complete lines for primary and secondary packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. In particular, IMA Safe supplies a complete range of blister packaging machines and deep draw thermoformers, counters for capsules and tablets, tube and jar fillers, sachet and stick form fill and seal machines, horizontal and vertical cartoning machines, liquid and cream processing and filling machines as well as suppository and unit dose form, fill and seal machines.

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