IMI sets sights on growth in clean energy valves, shares steady in London trade

By Christina Vogel, Background & Management desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 10:39.

IMI (GB00B1905F76) continues to sharpen its profile as a specialist in flow control and motion technologies for energy and industrial clients. In London the shares trade on the FTSE 250, with investors watching how management executes the current growth strategy.

Operational focus on higher-growth niches

IMI positions itself as a global engineering group focused on precision fluid and motion control, targeting end markets such as energy transition, life sciences and advanced manufacturing, according to its latest annual report.

The group reports three main divisions: IMI Critical Engineering for severe service valves, IMI Precision Engineering for motion and fluid control, and IMI Hydronic Engineering for heating and cooling systems, each with distinct margin profiles.

Clean energy and decarbonization opportunities

Management highlights opportunities in hydrogen, liquefied natural gas and carbon capture infrastructure, where severe service valves and control systems are required to handle extreme temperatures and pressures, a segment led by IMI Critical Engineering.

In district energy and building efficiency, IMI Hydronic Engineering supplies balancing valves and controls that help reduce energy consumption in heating and cooling systems, a market supported by European decarbonization policies.

The products behind IMI’s earnings

One representative IMI product line is severe service control valves used in power plants and petrochemical facilities, engineered to withstand high pressure, temperature and corrosive media while precisely regulating flow, a niche where reliability and safety are critical.

The listing and current share price

The IMI shares (GB00B1905F76) trade in London on the LSE in pounds sterling; as of 2026-06-26, 10:30 the stock is quoted around 29.32 GBP according to recent market data.

This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, investment recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Historical performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.