IMET

What IMET does

IMET s.r.l. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of industrial safety radio remote control systems, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Sacile, Italy. The company produces transmitters (WAVE2, RAY, ARES2, KRON, ZED, ZEUS2/3, THOR2/3, TITAN, G4 S), receivers (S, M, L, H variants in AC and DC), CAN wired remotes, and Explosion Proof variants for use in hazardous environments. Core technology includes multi-frequency band operation (433/434 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz, 2.4 GHz) managed by proprietary AFA (Adaptive Frequency Agility), KAPTA transmitter-receiver pairing, the MTRS multi-transmitter system, and i-READY infrared activation.

The company operates an in-house design and manufacturing capability backed by an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory and ISO 9001 quality certification maintained since 1998. Products are certified across major regulatory regimes (CE, UKCA, FCC, IC, MIC, KCC, EAC, ACMA, ATEX/IECEx), enabling deployment in safety-critical applications across construction cranes, hydraulic cranes, forestry equipment, drilling rigs, concrete machinery, marine/port operations, and mining/tunneling.

IMET's business model centers on B2B sales to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) requiring custom-integrated remote control solutions, complemented by a global dealer network spanning more than 40 countries. Named reference projects include bespoke installations on the Black Pearl yacht (marine) and the Stoos Funicular (rail/transport), indicating capability for high-complexity, low-volume custom engineering work alongside standardized catalog product sales. Revenue is generated through hardware unit sales, accessories, and e-commerce channels for replacement components. The company is privately held with 51-100 employees and a stated share capital of €99,500.

Name

IMET

Legal name

IMET s.r.l.

Website

https://imetradioremotecontrol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IMET is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1988 that designs and produces industrial safety radio remote control systems for OEMs in construction, marine, mining, forestry, and drilling sectors, distributing through a dealer network in over 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacile

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radio Remote Control Hardware Sales: IMET generates revenue through the sale of industrial radio remote control systems including transmitters (handheld units), receivers (installed on machinery), wired CAN remote controls, explosion-proof variants, and replacement components/accessories. Products are sold through authorized dealers globally with standard warranty terms of 24 months for radio controls and accessories.
2. Replacement Parts and Accessories: Sale of batteries, chargers, belts, protective sleeves, cables, and other components through the online shop. Parts are available even for products at the end of their lifecycle, ensuring long-term customer support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMET designs, manufactures, and sells industrial safety radio remote control systems, including handheld transmitters, machine-mounted receivers, wired CAN remote controls, and explosion-proof variants. The company also supplies replacement batteries, chargers, cables, and accessories for its products, targeting construction cranes, hydraulic cranes, drilling machines, forestry machinery, marine and port equipment, mining, and concrete industry applications.

Product overview

IMET designs and manufactures industrial safety radio remote controls for hydraulic cranes, drilling machines, construction cranes, forestry machines, marine applications, and other industrial equipment. The product portfolio is organized around the M880 Series platform, which encompasses transmitters (WAVE2 family with S and L variants, RAY, ARES2, KRON, ZED, ZEUS2/3, THOR2/3, G4 S, TITAN), receivers (S, M, L, H sizes in AC and DC variants, including Explosion Proof), CAN wired remote controls, Explosion Proof (ATEX/IECEx) equipment, and components/accessories. Products support multiple frequency bands (433/434 MHz, 868 MHz, 915 MHz, 2.4 GHz) and communication protocols including CAN Bus, CANOpen, PROFINET, and Ethernet IP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WAVE2 Transmitter Family

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery life up to approximately 22-25 hours of continuous operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SERVICIOS ELECTROMECANICOS ARZARE S. L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 April 2026Spanish partner for trade show participation. SERVICIOS ELECTROMECANICOS ARZARE S. L. collaborates with IMET for joint exhibition at the SMOPYC 2026 trade show in Zaragoza, Spain - the International Exhibition of Machinery for Public Works, Construction, and Mining.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Conductix-Wampfler: Global supplier of power and data transmission systems for mobile equipment, ports, and industrial machinery. Overlaps with IMET in port, crane, and industrial wireless control applications as part of a broader portfolio.
• Cavotec: Swiss/Italian engineering group supplying connection and electrification solutions for ports, maritime, and mining. Adjacent to IMET in marine/port crane remote control and cable/wireless power systems.
• ABB: Global industrial automation and robotics giant. Touches IMET's space via crane control and industrial wireless human-machine interface offerings within a much broader portfolio of drives, controls, and automation software.
• Danfoss: Large Danish industrial controls and hydraulics manufacturer with presence in mobile hydraulics, cranes, and off-highway machinery. Overlaps with IMET at the OEM/machine-control integration level, though radio remote controls are not its core focus.

Direct peers

• Tele Radio: Swedish industrial radio remote control producer with broad product portfolio across crane, mobile hydraulics, and industrial applications. Similar transmitter/receiver architecture and multi-frequency band support.
• HBC-Radiomatic: German specialist in radio remote controls for cranes, construction, and industrial machinery with strong global presence. Highly comparable in product breadth (transmitters, receivers, ATEX variants), customer base, and customization capabilities.
• Scanreco: Swedish manufacturer of industrial radio remote controls focused on cranes, construction, and material handling. Closely comparable product range, proportional control capabilities, and channel-based distribution model.
• Cattron: US-based industrial radio remote control manufacturer serving cranes, construction, mining, and material handling. Directly comparable product portfolio (transmitters/receivers for crane and industrial machinery control) and overlapping end markets make it one of the closest competitors to IMET.

Regional players

• Ikusi: Spanish industrial electronics company with a remote control product line serving construction, marine, and industrial markets in Southern Europe and Latin America. Overlaps with IMET in crane and industrial remote controls but is primarily a regional player.

Emerging players

• OMNEX Controls: Canadian supplier of wireless remote controls for mobile equipment, cranes, and industrial machinery. Comparable product category with strong presence in North American markets; smaller scale than the top-tier peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IMETsrl
• Facebookfacebook.com/imetradioremotecontrol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imet-srl-radio-remote-control

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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