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A technological partner for the future of packaging.

IMA TT is a division of IMA Group based in Italy producing innovative packaging lines for conventional cigarettes and Next-Generation Products. Thanks to its extensive experience in the tobacco industry and to the solid support of the IMA Group, the company guarantees efficiency and reliability throughout the entire design, engineering and manufacturing process.
The strength of the company lies in its electronic machines, which are easy to use, friendly to maintain, flexible when changing between different packet formats and have a small footprint.
Today IMA TT is a preferred supplier of the tobacco multinationals as well as of independent players in the industry, for both conventional cigarettes and NGPs, with more than 100 complete lines already delivered and running at speeds in excess of 400 ppm.

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Flexibility

Flexibility from the very start

IMA TT was founded on the principle of flexibility. Established in 2009 as GIMA TT, the company set out to redefine machinery and production lines for the tobacco industry by moving beyond traditional mechanical concepts and embracing advanced electronic technologies.
This vision quickly became the company’s identity, making flexibility its core value. Through machines designed for fast and easy format changes, IMA TT enabled manufacturers to respond more efficiently to evolving market demands.
Over the years, the company grew from an innovative start-up into IMA TT, a specialised division of IMA Group, combining entrepreneurial agility with the expertise and resources of a global leader to deliver advanced, flexible solutions for a constantly changing industry.
Modularity

Modularity by design

Rapid growth followed soon after the company’s foundation, driven by engineers with diverse industrial backgrounds and a shared vision of creating machines that were flexible, adaptable and ready to evolve over time.
This approach led naturally to modularity, one of the core pillars of IMA TT’s philosophy. From the very beginning, each machine was designed not only as part of an integrated line but also as a stand-alone module, giving customers the freedom to expand, reconfigure or upgrade their production systems as needed.
Inspired by the market’s demand for compact and versatile equipment, IMA TT developed modular solutions that can be easily relocated and integrated into different layouts, ensuring long-term flexibility and scalability.
Innovation

Innovation through creative thinking

Last but not least, creativity has always been a key driver behind IMA TT’s success. Competing in a highly specialised market requires not only technical expertise but also the ability to challenge conventional thinking and explore new possibilities.
Since its foundation, IMA TT has adopted an out-of-the-box mindset, turning creativity into a competitive advantage. By combining market insights with IMA Group’s extensive expertise in automation, electronics and advanced manufacturing, the company developed a new generation of machinery and production lines capable of evolving according to both customer needs and designers’ vision.
This approach has led to highly flexible and customisable solutions that bring together innovation and adaptability. IMA TT machines connect these two worlds, allowing manufacturers to configure and expand their production systems with greater freedom while staying ready for future challenges and opportunities.

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The market segments we focus on:

Conventional tobacco products

NGP (Next-Generation Products)

Straws

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High-speed packaging for cigarettes.

IMA TT packaging lines are designed to handle a wide variety of products, accommodating different shapes and sizes.
Over the years, IMA TT has developed extensive expertise in producing increasingly complex packet formats.
Our flexibility enables the production of packets with diameters ranging from UltraSlim to King Size, and cigarette lengths from 35 mm to 100 mm, with collations from 10 to 50 cigarettes.

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Advanced technologies for Next-Generation Products.

Smoking habits have evolved significantly over the years. Today, consumers are seeking new and alternative solutions, and the tobacco industry is adapting to meet these changing demands. This shift has led to the rise of Next-Generation Products (NGPs). With its flexible platform of packaging machines, IMA TT leverages the extensive expertise of the IMA Group across multiple industries to position itself as a leading provider of assembly, filling, packaging and end-of-line solutions for NGPs.

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An exSTRAWrdinary comeback to the future.

By the 1960s, the rise of plastic marked a turning point, pushing paper straws into near-obsolescence.
Since 2021, regulations are limiting single-use plastics and becoming increasingly widespread: the shift away from plastic straws has become both timely and necessary.
To cope with this need, IMA developed a high-speed paper straw forming and wrapping line producing spiral straws, satisfying every need while maintaining outstanding quality.

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