IMF International, a leading French player in pressure control and regulation solutions for gas and liquid applications in critical environments, has reached a new milestone with the acquisition of ADES Technologies. Founded in 1948, ADES Technologies specializes in pneumatic and mechanical fluid sealing for the Railway, Nuclear, and Defense sectors.
Less than six months after its spin-off from the IMI Group and Capital Export’s investment, IMF International has completed its first strategic acquisition. The acquisition of ADES Technologies marks a significant step in the Group's ambitious development project, extending its reach into new markets, including the railway and nuclear sectors, and strengthening its international presence. The new entity now reports revenue of nearly €20 million and a workforce of 70 employees.
The acquisition of ADES Technologies aligns with a clear vision of growth and innovation: it enables IMF International to diversify its client portfolio and expand its product line with low- and medium-pressure solutions, complementing its high-pressure offerings. This creates new opportunities to meet the specific needs of key accounts by offering customized solutions with high technical value.
This acquisition will also enable IMF International to expand into new business sectors, particularly the railway and nuclear industries (longstanding markets for ADES Technologies), and to foster promising synergies, notably in hydrogen and defense.
By leveraging ADES Technologies' international reach (52% of its revenue from exports), IMF International will further consolidate its international expansion strategy, with the support of Capital Export. ADES Technologies already has a network of distributors and several subsidiaries in China and the USA, which will benefit the entire Group.
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