founded in 1972, imo has grown from its uk base to become a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial control and electronic components and systems. with sales offices in the uk, france, italy, australia, russia and north america and with logistics centres in europe, north america, australia and china, we now derive over 50% of our revenue from overseas markets. our history is one of innovation. whether it is the first ever bt type 47 approved relay or the first ever compact ac inverter for motor speed control, imo has always been focused on breaking barriers. that philosophy extends to the company's service model with features such as advanced online customer ordering and visibility, integrated logistics and the industry's first global third party fulfilment agreement described by the trade press as "a deal ahead of its time". our quality assured manufacturing sites ensure imo products continue to be recognised for quality and reliability. backed by unique warranty periods of up to five years and in compliance with all relevant international standards and approvals, customers specifying imo products can do so with the knowledge and security that they are making a no compromise selection.