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.
IMA Pharma technologies
- Aseptic Processing
- Blister Packaging
- Bottle and Jars Filling and Closing
- Capsule Filling
- Carton Closing
- Carton Forming
- Cartoning
- Case Packing
- Coating
- Counting/Dosing
- De-palletizing
- Deep Draw Thermoforming
- Feeding & Manipulation
- Freeze-Drying
- Granulation
- Handling
- Horizontal Form Fill and Seal
- Labelling
- Liquid & Cream Processing
- Non-Aseptic Processing
- Overwrapping
- Palletizing
- Paper Tray Packaging
- Quality control
- Sachet Form Fill and Seal
- Shrink wrapping and stretch banding
- Solution preparation
- Stick Pack Filling
- Suppository and Ovule Form, Fill and Seal
- Tableting
- Tray packing
- Tube Filling
- Unit dose Form, Fill and Seal
- Washing
One supplier takes care of
the complete line, the entire process.
Pharmaceutical
Solid Dose Bottles Line
Pharmaceutical
Blow, Fill & Seal Packaging Line
Pharmaceutical
Blister Packaging Line
Pharmaceutical
Pre-Filled Syringe Packaging Line
Pharmaceutical
Liquid And Powder Bottling Line
Pharmaceutical
Aseptic Ophtalmic And Inhalator Processing Line
Pharmaceutical
Open And Closed Ampoule Processing And Packaging Line
Pharmaceutical
Vertical Sachet Filling Line
Pharmaceutical
Stick Filling And Packaging Line
Pharmaceutical
Flexible Ready-To-Use Component Processing Line
Pharmaceutical
High-Speed Pre-filled Syringe Processing Line
Pharmaceutical
Cell & Gene and High-Value, Small Batch Processing Line
Pharmaceutical
Aseptic Powder Vial Processing Line
Pharmaceutical
DPI Processing and Assembly Line
Pharmaceutical
Aseptic Liquid and Lyo Vial Processing Line
Pharmaceutical
Effervescent Tablet Processing and Packaging Line
Top-level solutions for the Pharma industry
The market segments we focus on
Animal Health
Biotech
Chemicals
Homeopatic
Medical Devices
Non-Sterile Pharma
Nutraceutical
Optical Lenses
Sterile Pharma
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 Pharma in your country
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Main Pharma brands
Branch, Factory, Sales, Service
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.
Branch, Factory, Sales, Service
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.
Pharma updates
Event
7th APV Continuous Manufacturing Conference • 21-22 April 2026
From to • Nürtingen/Ulm (Germany)
Event
IMA Active at 11th Pulmunary Drug Delivery Worskshop • 15-17 April 2026
From to • Dublin, Ireland
IMA acquires ProSys
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