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Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) has 40 years of experience serving major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their needs. DCS does not sell ready-made conveyor systems but builds relationships that empower collaboration to craft custom warehouse designs together. DCS utilizes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation services, and client support to ensure our customers can keep their promises to deliver on time.
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Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) Acquires Industrial Maintenance, Inc. (IMI)

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) Acquires Industrial Maintenance, Inc. (IMI)
Date Posted: 04.05.23

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) Acquires Industrial Maintenance, Inc. (IMI)

This acquisition reflects a shared commitment between DCS and IMI to continue providing material handling solutions that allow their customers to keep their promise to deliver on time.

Franklin, TN – April 5, 2023 – Material handling systems integrator Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Industrial Maintenance, Inc. (IMI), which has offered millwright and fabrication services since 1986.

Located in Topeka, Kansas, IMI is family owned and operated. The company has a solid industry reputation for its quality workmanship, dedication to safety, and strong client relationships. IMI currently serves customers in parcel handling, industrial services, and specialty manufacturing industries. The firm also provides system integration services for one of the largest parcel carriers in the United States.

“We’re excited to welcome IMI to the DCS family and look forward to working with them to help take their business to the next level,” says Matt Ferguson, President of DCS. “IMI has a talented team and a strong reputation with key clients. We see great potential in combining their capabilities with our processes, resources, and tools to deliver even greater value to our customers.”

Under the terms of the agreement, IMI will continue to operate under its existing branding and its leadership team will remain in place. IMI’s leadership team, including President Todd Harrington, will work closely with Ferguson and the DCS team to support the continued success of its clients.

The two companies’ closely aligned cultures and values- as well as the opportunity to increase its service levels, offerings, and capacity- made the acquisition offer easy for IMI to accept, notes Harrington.

“Joining forces with DCS is an exciting opportunity for IMI,” Harrington says. “IMI has always been committed to providing the highest quality services to our clients. Now we have the added resources and expertise of DCS to help us do even more. We’re looking forward to working together to drive growth and create additional value for our customers.”

About IMI

Industrial Maintenance, Inc. has been providing millwright and fabrication services since 1986. Family-owned and operated, the company is known in the industry for its quality workmanship, dedication to safety, and strong client relationships.

About DCS

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) has 40 years of experience serving major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations, and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their needs. DCS utilizes consulting, engineering design, project management, installation services, and client support to ensure their customers can keep their promises to deliver on time.

CONTACT:

Megan Taylor, (901) 489-6421, megan@designedconveyor.com

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