Industri og Montasjeservice AS (IMS) was founded in 1982 by Rolf Gunnar Nilsen. In its early years, the company produced footbridges, large boilers, and tanks for the process industry while operating from several locations in the Moland industrial area at Akland.
In 1986, IMS acquired the rights and patent for watertight sliding doors from the bankruptcy estate of Golar Metall. This marked a turning point for the company, leading to the establishment of an office in Florida, USA, to gain access to the American market.
Continuous growth soon made it necessary to relocate, and in 1997 IMS moved into new, purpose-built facilities at what is now known as Risør Technology Park. The new premises provided the space and flexibility needed to expand production in line with market demand and to introduce more efficient and automated manufacturing processes.
Modern sheet metal processing and laser cutting capabilities have strengthened IMS’s position as a solid and reliable supplier within these fields, while also ensuring efficient in-house production.
The additional capacity also paved the way for IMS’s expansion into control and power distribution systems for external customers — an area where the company has become a trusted name in the Norwegian market.
Today, IMS is the world’s leading manufacturer of sliding, watertight doors for ships and the offshore industry — combining decades of experience with continuous innovation and uncompromising quality.
