Industrial Magnetics

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. – Brand Review & Overview

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. (IMI) is a U.S.-based engineering manufacturer that specializes in magnetic solutions for lifting, material handling, and metal separation across a wide range of industries. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Boyne City, Michigan, the company has grown from supplying magnets to the automotive sector into a global provider of custom and off‑the‑shelf magnetic systems for food, grain, plastics, aggregate, recycling, and general manufacturing.

IMI’s portfolio includes permanent and electromagnetic lifting magnets, on/off rare‑earth lifters, and shop utility magnets for handling plate, sheet, structural shapes, and round stock, alongside an extensive line of magnetic separation equipment such as grate magnets, drawer separators, plate and drum magnets, rails, pulleys, and pneumatic-line separators. The company also markets several sub‑brands and acquired lines (including Walker Magnetics and MAG‑MATE tools) that extend its reach into workholding, end‑of‑arm tooling, and conveyor-integrated separation systems, giving customers a single source for both standard catalog items and fully engineered, application‑specific designs.

Industrial Magnetics targets operations that need to increase safety, uptime, and product purity—whether that means removing tramp metal from process streams or replacing chains and hooks with faster, more controlled lifting solutions. If you are looking for a magnet partner that can supply everything from a basic shop lift magnet to large-scale separation systems tailored to your process layout, IMI offers deep application engineering, USA‑manufactured assemblies, and a consultative approach aimed at optimizing both material flow and worker safety.