About Innovative Machine Corporation
What We Do
What sets us apart is our experience, flexibility, innovation, and personal service. This means you get a web converting machine with the state-of-the-art design and precision needed to reliably produce your product.
Our Facility
Our present production facility in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, was built in 1989. It is specifically designed for machine building. We are located close to rail, air, and other forms of transportation so we can easily serve an international market.
Who We Are
We are a multi-generational, family-owned company building machines since 1948. Our high employee retention provides for consistent and experienced service to our clients.
Our Process
We turn your ideas into a tailored machine design using proven components, detailed 3D modeling, and close collaboration throughout the process. Every machine is fully assembled and tested in our facility, then installed and commissioned onsite with your team.
Innovating Machinery
Since 1948
Since 1948, our company has been designing, and building custom web converting and material handling machinery for a variety of industries. Our experienced engineers provide converting solutions for paper, film, and foil. In our lab, we can define the proper machine processes you need or create samples of your new product ideas.
Our material handling designs are customized to meet your needs including conveyors, stackers, pick and place, lift tables, and others
What sets us apart is our experience, flexibility, innovation, and personal service. This means you get a web converting machine with the state-of-the-art design and precision needed to reliably produce your product.
1948
Company Formed as
"Precise Engineering Company
1960
Don Nielsen joins the team
at "Precise Engineering Company"
1964
Company became a division
of Beloit Corporation
1971
Moved under a German company
named "Passavant Corporation"
1986
Don Nielsen purchases company
and renames it "IMD"
1988
New facility purchased in the heart
of Birmingham, Alabama
1998
Next generation took over and changed name to "Innovative Machine"
Present Day
Innovative Machine Corporation is a thriving, world-class leader in the web-converting and material handling machine industry
