Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co.

What Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co. does

Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co. is a Sudanese industrial equipment distributor and service provider founded in 2008 and headquartered in Khartoum, operating from two office locations in the Amarat and Khartoum 2 districts. The company is the authorized local partner of Emerson in Sudan, distributing and supporting Emerson's industrial automation and measurement portfolio, which includes Rosemount measurement instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, temperature, density, gas analysis, corrosion monitoring, tank gauging), Fisher control valves and regulators, ASCO and AVENTICS fluid control and pneumatics, DeltaV and Ovation distributed control systems, SCADA and PLC/PAC platforms, and Emerson's E&P software solutions (Paradigm and Roxar) for seismic processing, geological modeling, reservoir engineering, and production management. In addition to Emerson, Imperial carries complementary lines from Rotork (actuators), Parker (fluid and pneumatic components), Primagra (bearings, gearboxes, couplings), and Fitok (tube fittings, valves, manifolds), giving it a broad industrial product portfolio spanning six hardware categories and three software categories.

The company targets enterprise customers in five verticals — Oil & Gas (primary), Refineries, Power Generation, Mining, and Food & Beverages — addressing measurement, control, automation, and safety needs across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Its revenue model combines hardware distribution (measurement instrumentation, valves, actuators, fluid control, electrical components, spare parts), software and professional services (E&P software deployment, geoscience services, cybersecurity, process control software), and managed services (managed hosting, technology adoption, technical training). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales: customers engage via a website 'Request a Quote' function and direct phone/email contact with the sales team; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based.

Imperial is privately held, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, private equity backing, or public listing, suggesting founder or family ownership. It maintains 11–50 employees and operates exclusively within Sudan, with no evidence of geographic expansion. No management team is publicly identified, no certifications, awards, or patents are disclosed, and no financials are publicly reported.

Name

Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co.

Legal name

Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co.

Website

https://imperial-sdn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co. is a Sudanese industrial equipment distributor headquartered in Khartoum. As Emerson's local partner in Sudan, it distributes measurement instrumentation, valves, control systems, and E&P software to Oil & Gas, power, mining, refining, and food and beverage customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment distribution
• Oil and gas equipment
• Process automation systems
• Measurement instrumentation
• Valves and actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Amarat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Distribution: Sale and distribution of industrial measurement instrumentation, valves, actuators, regulators, fluid control & pneumatics, control & safety systems, and electrical components sourced from Emerson and other partner brands.
2. E&P Software Solutions: Local partner of Emerson providing E&P software including Paradigm and Roxar solutions for seismic processing, interpretation, geological modeling, formation evaluation, drilling, reservoir engineering, and production management.
3. Technical Services, Support and Training: Emerson E&P Software Technical Services, Support and Training including Geoscience Services, Innovation Services, Managed Hosting Services, Technology Adoption Services, and Technical Support & Training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co. is a Sudan-based industrial equipment distributor and authorized local partner of Emerson, supplying measurement instrumentation, valves, actuators, fluid control, distributed control systems (DeltaV, Ovation), SCADA, electrical components, and spare parts to oil & gas, refinery, power generation, mining, and food & beverage customers. The company also resells Emerson E&P software (Paradigm, Roxar) and provides related technical services, support, and training.

Product overview

Imperial Business for Trade & Investment Co. is a leading industrial equipment supplier and authorized local partner of Emerson in Sudan, providing comprehensive solutions for Oil & Gas and diverse industries. The company's product portfolio consists of six main categories: Measurement Instrumentation (featuring Rosemount pressure, flow, level, temperature transmitters, industrial wireless solutions, corrosion monitoring, tank gauging systems, and analytical solutions); Valves, Actuators & Regulators (including Fisher control valves, solenoid valves, pressure relief valves, and industrial actuators); Fluid Control & Pneumatics (ASCO solenoid valves, pneumatic cylinders, AVENTICS components); Control & Safety Systems (DeltaV and Ovation distributed control systems, SCADA, PLC/PAC, industrial computing); Electrical Components & Lighting (Appleton, SolaHD products for power distribution and industrial lighting); and Spare Parts (Primagra, Rotork, Parker, Fitok components). Additionally, the company offers a comprehensive software portfolio including Emerson Automation & Control Software (DeltaV process control, Ovation DCS for power/water, SCADA, cybersecurity), Advanced Industry Software for Oil & Gas, Power, Water & Wastewater, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Manufacturing sectors, and E&P Solutions (Paradigm and Roxar exploration software for seismic processing, interpretation, geological modeling, drilling, and reservoir engineering) with associated technical services and training.

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Products and services

• Measurement Instrumentation Broad range of measurement and analytical technologies including pressure, flow, level, temperature measurement, industrial wireless technology, corrosion monitoring, tank gauging systems, density/viscosity measurement, liquid and gas analysis, flame detection, and marine measurement analytical solutions, sourced primarily from Emerson/Rosemount for oil & gas, refinery, power, mining, and food & beverage customers in Sudan.
• Valves, Actuators & Regulators Process control, regulation, and isolation equipment including Fisher control valves, isolation and shutoff valves, solenoid valves, pressure and safety relief valves, regulators, actuators, controllers, bulk storage and transport equipment, flame and detonation arrestors, tank vents and hatches, and industrial heat tracing for process industry customers in Sudan.
• Fluid Control & Pneumatics Fluid control and pneumatic solutions including ASCO solenoid valves, pneumatic cylinders and actuators, pneumatic valve systems, air preparation equipment, angle seat/pinch/diaphragm valves, smart technologies, miniature solenoid products, vacuum technologies, combustion products, dust collector products, sensors, controls, precision regulators, and instrumentation valves for industrial process automation customers in Sudan.
• Control & Safety Systems Decision-integrity systems and software for operations including Emerson DeltaV and Ovation distributed control systems (DCS), SCADA systems, marine integrated control and monitoring systems (ICMS), programmable automation control systems (PLC/PAC), industrial computing hardware, and AgileOps alarm management software for process industry customers in Sudan.
• Electrical Components & Lighting Industrial electrical products including lighting fixtures, electrical fittings, plugs and receptacles, controls, panelboards, power quality and distribution equipment, enclosures, junction boxes, distribution equipment, fittings, reels and switches, photocontrols, fixture poles and hangers, and sealants and firestop solutions for industrial facilities in Sudan.
• Spare Parts Authorized spare parts from partner manufacturers including Primagra (bearings, geared motors, gearboxes, couplings, industrial belts, chains, seals), Rotork (actuators, pipeline actuators), Parker (angle valves, gas generators, compressed air dryers), and Fitok (tube fittings, valves, manifolds, tubing) for industrial maintenance customers in Sudan.
• Automation & Control Software Control and software solutions including Emerson process control solutions, process control for power and water, SCADA software, industrial software, and cybersecurity solutions, delivered to industrial automation customers in Sudan through the Emerson partnership.
• Advanced Industry Software

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationImperial Company is the local partner of Emerson in Sudan. The partnership covers Emerson's E&P Software business comprising Paradigm and Roxar, providing seismic processing, interpretation, geological modeling, formation evaluation, drilling, reservoir engineering, and production management solutions. Additionally, Imperial distributes Emerson's industrial automation products including Rosemount measurement instrumentation, Fisher valves, DeltaV and Ovation control systems, and other Emerson brands.
• RosemountcoreTechnology or IntegrationRosemount measurement and analytical technologies are distributed by Imperial, including pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, level transmitters, flow meters, tank gauging systems, gas analyzers, and corrosion monitoring equipment.
• FishercoreTechnology or IntegrationFisher control valves, actuators, regulators, and instrument products are distributed by Imperial for industrial process control applications.
• RotorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRotork actuators and flow control products including CK range actuators, pipeline actuators, and filter regulators are distributed by Imperial.
• ParkerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParker products including angle valves, gas generators, and compressed air dryers are distributed by Imperial.
• PrimagraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimagra industrial products including ball bearings, geared motors, gearboxes, couplings, industrial belts, chains, and seals are distributed by Imperial.
• FitokminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFitok fitting products including tube fittings, valves, manifolds, and tubing are distributed by Imperial as spare parts.
• RoxarcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoxar E&P software and measurement products including downhole wireless systems, watercut meters, and multiphase flow meters are offered through the Emerson partnership.
• DanielcoreTechnology or IntegrationDaniel measurement products including orifice fittings, control valves, and Senior Orifice Fittings are distributed by Imperial.
• Micro MotioncoreTechnology or IntegrationMicro Motion Coriolis flow and density meters including ELITE series, F-series, and T-series products are distributed by Imperial.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Honeywell Process Solutions competes head-to-head with Emerson's DeltaV in DCS and competes with Rosemount/Fisher in field instrumentation and valves. Honeywell's regional channel partners across MENA and Africa pursue the same refinery, petrochemical, and power generation projects that Imperial targets with Emerson's stack.
• Flowserve: Flowserve is a major manufacturer of industrial pumps, valves, and seals competing with Fisher (Emerson's valve brand) in upstream, midstream, and refining applications. Flowserve's own direct sales and authorized representatives in the Middle East and Africa compete with Imperial's valves, actuators, and regulators product line.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa's CENTUM VP DCS directly competes with Emerson's Ovation DCS in power and water, and competes with DeltaV in oil and gas. Yokogawa has historically maintained a strong presence in the Middle East refining and petrochemical market and its regional channel partners overlap with Imperial's target accounts in Sudan and the surrounding region.
• Emerson: Emerson is Imperial's principal partner and supplier of the DeltaV, Ovation, Rosemount, Fisher, ASCO, Micro Motion, Daniel, and Paradigm/Roxar product families that constitute Imperial's entire portfolio. As the originating global automation incumbent, Emerson is the most strategically relevant peer because Imperial's competitive position is a direct function of its Emerson relationship.
• Siemens: Siemens competes with Emerson via its SIMATIC PCS 7 DCS portfolio, SITRANS measurement instrumentation, and VALVSTAR/Siemens valve families, and has a strong footprint in the power generation vertical. Siemens' authorized distributors and solution partners in the Middle East and Africa compete directly with Imperial for industrial automation projects.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's Process Automation business (EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS, Modicon PLCs) competes with Emerson's DeltaV and PLC/PAC offerings, while its AVEVA industrial software stack competes with Emerson's advanced industry software. Schneider's regional EcoXperts partner network targets overlapping end customers in oil and gas, power, water, and food and beverage.
• WIKA: WIKA is a global manufacturer of industrial measurement instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow) directly competing with Rosemount, the flagship brand Imperial distributes. WIKA's regional sales offices and distributor network across MENA and Africa compete for the same instrumentation socket at refineries, power plants, and process facilities.
• Rockwell Automation: Rockwell Automation competes with Emerson's PLC/PAC portfolio via Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and competes in factory automation and process control software. Its regional system integrators and distributors across MENA overlap with Imperial's control & safety systems product category.
• ABB: ABB is a global industrial automation and electrification incumbent competing directly with Emerson in DCS (System 800xA), measurement instrumentation, drives, and motors. ABB's own channel-partner ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East competes with Imperial for end customers in oil and gas, power, and process industries across the same verticals Imperial serves.
• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature, analysis) — directly overlapping with the Rosemount product line that Imperial distributes. Its Sales Center network across the Middle East and Africa competes for the same measurement-instrumentation wallet of refineries, power plants, and process plants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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