What IMT does

IMT SRL (Industria Meccanica Trivelle) is a privately-held Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drill rigs and piling equipment, founded in 1974 by Giulio Accorroni in Osimo, Italy. The company designs and produces a full range of rigs from compact models (A45, A70, A90) through mid-size A-series units up to the AF460 large-diameter rig mounted on a Caterpillar 385C base, with over 1,200 units assembled on CAT undercarriages since 1993. Its technological foundation rests on two proprietary mechanical innovations: the world's first telescopic interlocking Kelly bar system (1973) and the patented Multi Rotary driven Soil Mixing Pile system (2005) for seismic-terrain foundation work.

The product line is built around hydraulic, intentionally non-electronic-heavy architecture, configurable for Kelly bar, CFA, DWG, Crowd Winch, Hammers, and Vibro applications, and is sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network spanning 30+ countries, with Kelly Tractor (North America, 20+ year tenure), Terraquip (Australia/New Zealand), and IDS (LATAM) as core channel partners. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of drilling rigs and a recurring spare parts and 24-hour technical support stream, with the company serving foundation contractors, water well drillers, and seismic/geotechnical specialists globally.

Name

IMT

Legal name

IMT SRL

Website

https://imtspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IMT SRL is a family-owned Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drill rigs and Kelly bar systems, founded in 1974. It sells a full range of compact to large-diameter piling rigs through authorized dealers in over 30 countries, serving foundation, water well, and geotechnical contractors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation Drilling Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Hydraulic drill rigs
• Foundation piling equipment
• Telescopic kelly bars
• Soil mixing piles
• Drilling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Osimo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heavy Machinery Sales: Sale of hydraulic drilling rigs and piling equipment including models A45, A70, A90, A125-A330 series, AF460, and excavator-mounted rigs (F75, F130, F218). Revenue generated through direct sales to dealers and end customers in construction, foundation, and water well drilling sectors.
2. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Post-sales assistance, spare parts supply, and technical support services. The company offers 24-hour post-sales assistance globally through dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IMT manufactures and sells hydraulic drilling rigs and piling equipment for foundation construction, water well drilling, and seismic soil-mixing applications. The product range includes compact rigs (A45, A70, A90), medium to large rigs (A125-A330 series), large-diameter rigs (AF460), and excavator-mounted rigs (F75, F130, F218), all featuring the proprietary Telescopic Interlocking Kelly Bar System. The company distributes globally through authorized dealers in over 30 countries with 24-hour post-sales support.

Product overview

IMT manufactures Italian high-quality hydraulic drilling rigs and piling equipment. The product portfolio includes multiple drill rig models (A-series and F-series) ranging from compact portable units (A45, A70, A90) to large industrial machines (A215, A250, A290, A330, AF460), plus excavator-mounted rigs (F218). All machines feature the proprietary telescopic interlocking Kelly bar system and can be configured for various drilling applications including Kelly bar, CFA (Continuous Flight Auger), DWG, Crowd Winch, Hammers, and Vibro flotation. The A-series offers models on IMT's own undercarriage while the AF-series features models mounted on Caterpillar bases. Products are designed for multifunctionality and adaptability to all major special application kits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A45 Compact Drill Rig Compact multipurpose drill rig designed for locations normally inaccessible to medium/large drill rigs. Easy to transport with heavy-duty construction, convertible to CFA and LCA configurations.
• A90 Compact Drill Rig Compact multipurpose drill rig designed for locations normally inaccessible to medium/large drill rigs. Features enlargeable track, parallelogram, stability and extreme robustness for any ground conditions.
• A70 Compact Drilling Rig Compact drill rig, evolution of AF6 and AF80 models. Weight of 22T, transportable without exceptional permits. Torque 70 kN/m, max diameter 1300mm, depth 35m. Convertible from Kelly bar to CFA configuration.
• A290 Piling Rig LDP Piling rig for large diameter bored piles (LDP).
• F218 Excavator-Mounted Drill Rig Excavator-mounted drill rig dedicated to Kelly bars for bored piles. Most powerful machine in its segment with reinforced structure, parallelogram system, and variable-width crawler track. Available in Stage V and Tier III versions.
• A-Series Drill Rigs (A125, A140, A150, A215, A216, A250, A330) Medium to large drill rigs in the A-series, mounted on IMT's own undercarriage. Models developed between 2011-2019 with Tier 3/Tier 4 engines, designed entirely by IMT for foundation drilling applications.
• AF-Series Drill Rigs (AF460 and others) Large drill rig models mounted on Caterpillar bases, including the flagship AF460 reaching 110m depth and 4m diameter. Features patented Multi Rotary driven Soil Mixing Pile system for seismic areas. Over 1,200 drilling rigs mounted on CAT bases from AF6 to AF460.
• F-Series Excavator-Mounted Drill Rigs (F75, F130) Excavator-mounted drilling rig models in the F-series for flexible deployment on construction sites.
• Telescopic Interlocking Kelly Bar System Proprietary telescopic interlocking Kelly bar system invented in 1973 by founder Giulio Accorroni. The locking system during rotation transfers machine weight to the drilling tool during the pushing phase. Over 1,200 drilling units mounted on CAT bases use this system.
• Spare Parts and After-Sales Service Post-sales assistance, spare parts supply, and technical support services available 24 hours a day through IMT's global dealer network across 30+ countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 machines operating in USA market alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Kelly TractorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Kelly Tractor has been the sole authorized distributor for IMT drill rigs in North America for more than two decades. Based in West Palm Beach, FL, they handle sales and support of IMT machines in the USA market.
• Terraquip Drilling EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive authorized dealer of IMT piling rigs covering Australia and New Zealand. Located in Sydney, Australia.
• IDS - Infrastructure Development ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial IMT dealer for LATAM (Latin America) countries, including Argentina. Contact: Rafael Casale.
• Caterpillar (CAT)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership began in 1993. IMT assembles drilling rigs on CAT bases and became CAT's primary customer for special applications mounted on CAT bases. Over 1,200 drilling rigs have been mounted on CAT bases.
• EU Gateway Business AvenuesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected for EU Gateway Business Avenues trade mission to Singapore and Manila in November 2019, promoting European brands in construction sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Epiroc: Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer (spun out of Atlas Copco). Sells drilling rigs for foundation, water well and exploration work — overlaps IMT on rig technology and some end markets but from a much larger, diversified base.
• Liebherr: Swiss-family conglomerate with a large earthmoving division that produces piling and drilling rigs. While not specialized in foundation piling like IMT, Liebherr competes head-to-head on large-diameter rigs and offers customers broader product portfolios.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery: Japanese major OEM that supplies bases on which IMT's AG-series rigs are mounted and produces competing foundation equipment. Both a partner/host supplier and a competitor in larger piling markets.

Direct peers

• Casagrande: Italian piling rig and foundation equipment manufacturer headquartered near Pordenone. Most direct competitor to IMT given overlapping product lines (hydraulic rotary rigs, Kelly bars) and shared Italian heritage serving global foundation contractors.
• ABI GmbH: German manufacturer of hydraulic piling rigs and foundation equipment. Mid-tier direct peer competing against IMT in CFA and Kelly-bar rig categories across European and global infrastructure markets.
• BAUER Spezialtiefbau: German global leader in specialist foundation engineering equipment, including hydraulic drilling rigs. Large-scale direct competitor to IMT in the foundation piling segment with broader product range and substantially larger scale.
• Soilmec: Italian drilling and foundation equipment maker, part of the Trevi Group. Direct competitor offering hydraulic piling rigs, CFA rigs and Kelly bars for foundation work — same product category, customer base and use cases as IMT.
• TesCar: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs for foundation and water-well applications. Small-to-mid competitor with very similar product portfolio to IMT and a comparable niche-Italian-manufacturer positioning.
• Geax: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs specialized in foundation and micropiling applications. Smaller direct peer with comparable product focus and similar Italian SME scale to IMT.

Regional players

• Watson Drill: US-based manufacturer of foundation drilling rigs and attachments, deeply established in North America. Competes with IMT in the US piling rig market and represents the strongest regional alternative to IMT's Kelly Tractor distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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