I.M.P. GROUP LIMITED

What I.M.P. GROUP LIMITED does

I.M.P. Group International Inc. (operating as I.M.P. Group Limited) is a privately held, family-controlled investment corporation founded by Kenneth C. Rowe in 1967 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It owns and operates a diversified portfolio of wholly-owned operating companies across six sectors: aerospace and defence (IMP Aerospace & Defence, IMP Aerospace, IMP Aerostructures, IMP Electronic Systems, Cascade Aerospace); aviation (Execaire Aviation, the unified banner absorbing the former Innotech-Aviation, Execaire, Image Air, and Skycharter brands); information services (IMP Solutions, Blue Ocean Contact Centers, and the acquired Eclipse Technology Solutions); healthcare distribution and retail (CAN-med Healthcare, Harding Medical, Dental Source Canada); financial services (Ducimus Capital and IMP Capital); and industrial (IMP Castings, Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre). Group headcount is over 3,500 people across 20+ Canadian locations, with family leadership continuity from the founder (now Executive Chairman) to his son Kirk A. Rowe, who serves as President and CEO.

The group's core technical capabilities sit in aerospace MRO, modification, and integrated logistics support — including Transport Canada-accepted maintenance training via IMP Academy, AS9100/ISO 9001-certified aerospace manufacturing, FAA Supplemental Type Certification for Honeywell JetWave Ka-band connectivity on Bombardier Globals, and integrator roles on the Viking CL-215T/CL-415 Avionics Upgrade Program and the CL-415EAF Enhanced Aerial Firefighter conversion. Adjacent technology offerings include IT professional and managed services (IMP Solutions, Eclipse), multi-channel multi-lingual contact center operations (Blue Ocean), cybersecurity remediation services, and medical/surgical distribution platforms. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed across the portfolio.

The business model is B2B enterprise and government services delivered through direct, relationship-led sales — long-cycle defence and aerospace contracts (e.g., a USMC KC-130J MRO contract valued at $374 million), business aviation charter/management/FBO services, IT and contact-center outsourcing, healthcare product distribution, and private interim commercial mortgage lending. Pricing is quote-based enterprise; revenue streams are predominantly professional services across aerospace/aviation/IT, with transaction-fee revenue in healthcare distribution and commercial lending.

Name

I.M.P. GROUP LIMITED

Legal name

I.M.P. Group International Inc.

Website

https://impgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

I.M.P. Group Limited is a privately held, family-controlled Canadian investment corporation founded in 1967 that owns and operates market-leading companies across aerospace and defence, aviation, information services, healthcare, financial services, and industrial sectors with over 3,500 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Aerospace and Industrial Services

NAICS

Management of Companies and Enterprises (551)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) (THABAFAI)

Keywords

• Aerospace maintenance services
• Aircraft MRO services
• Private aviation services
• Healthcare product distribution
• Defence engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace & Defence Services: Aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), modifications, engineering services, and integrated logistics support for military, government, and commercial customers
2. Aviation Services: Private jet charter, aircraft management, aircraft sales/acquisitions, MRO maintenance, and FBO services across Canada
3. IT Services: Professional services, advanced solutions, hardware/software fulfillment, technical services, managed services, and aerospace software development
4. Customer Contact Centers: Multi-channel, multi-lingual customer experience solutions including customer service, tech support, sales support, reservations, and roadside assistance
5. Healthcare Distribution: Medical/surgical products, mobility equipment, accessibility solutions, and dental supplies distribution
6. Private Capital Lending: Interim mortgage financing solutions for commercial and agriculture marketplace, providing bridge capital to businesses temporarily unable to access traditional financing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

I.M.P. Group Limited is a diversified investment corporation that owns and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries delivering aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, private aviation charter and management, information technology and managed services, multi-channel customer contact center solutions, medical and healthcare product distribution, private interim mortgage lending, and industrial castings distribution. Each operating division maintains its own brand identity and customer relationships while benefiting from the group's shared corporate resources and long-term patient capital approach.

Product overview

I.M.P. GROUP LIMITED is a privately held investment corporation founded in 1967, operating as a diversified portfolio of market-leading companies across multiple sectors. The company is organized into distinct operating divisions: IMP Aerospace & Defence (including IMP Aerospace, IMP Aerostructures, IMP Electronic Systems, and Cascade Aerospace) providing aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, modification, and engineering services; Execaire Aviation offering private jet charter, aircraft management, maintenance, sales, and FBO services; IMP Solutions and Blue Ocean Contact Centers providing IT services and customer experience solutions; CAN-med Healthcare and Harding Medical distributing medical/surgical products; Ducimus Capital and IMP Capital providing financial services; and IMP Castings Division serving industrial casting needs. The company also operates Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre and IMP Academy for aerospace training. Each division operates under its own brand identity within the holding company structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMP Aerospace & Defence Canadian national organization headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia specializing in aerospace maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), modifications, engineering, integrated logistics support, avionics, electronic systems, and structural components for military, government, and commercial customers.
• Execaire Aviation Leading Canadian private aviation company with over 60 years of experience offering private jet charter, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, aircraft sales and acquisitions, and FBO services across Canada. IS-BAO Stage III and ARGUS Platinum Elite certified.
• IMP Solutions End-to-end Information Technology company providing professional services, advanced solutions, aerospace development and support, hardware and software fulfillment, technical services, managed services, and cybersecurity remediation for public and private sector clients.
• Blue Ocean Contact Centers Multi-channel, multi-lingual customer experience solutions provider offering customer service, order management, tech support, sales support, reservations, loyalty programs, and roadside assistance to clients in technology, insurance, financial services, travel, retail, and automotive sectors.
• CAN-med Healthcare Atlantic Canadian value-added distributor of medical/surgical products and services operating since 1974, providing products for hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician and clinic offices, tattoo and veterinary clinics.
• Harding Medical Leading provider of mobility and accessible products and solutions to long-term care facilities, group homes, and the general public in Atlantic Canada since 1987, supporting clients from children to elderly adults with mobility and independence needs.
• Ducimus Capital Leading private capital lender for the commercial and agriculture marketplace providing custom interim mortgage financing solutions ($1M to $10M) for Canadian businesses temporarily unable to access traditional bank or credit union financing.
• IMP Academy Tuition-free, four-year 'earn and learn' apprenticeship program for aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians with Transport Canada-accepted curriculum provided by the Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace (CCAA), plus a complimentary four-week Introduction to Aerospace Skilled Trades course.
• Cascade Aerospace Leading Canadian specialty aerospace contractor providing long-term integrated aircraft fleet support, program management, aircraft maintenance, modification, engineering services, and integrated logistics support to military, government, and commercial customers, including a $374M USMC C-130J MRO contract.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135+ million flight miles managed since 1966
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• CiscomajorTechnology or Integration · 5 October 2021Eclipse Technology Solutions holds Cisco Gold Partner status specializing in delivery of transformative technology solutions.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or Integration · 5 October 2021Eclipse Technology Solutions holds Microsoft Gold Partner status specializing in delivery of transformative technology solutions.
• SaabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2020IMP Aerospace & Defence joined the 'Gripen for Canada Team' supporting Saab's bid for Canada's Future Fighter Capability Project. IMP contributes in-country production and in-service support for the life of the Canadian Gripen fleet.
• CAEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2020Part of 'Gripen for Canada Team' providing training and mission systems solutions for Canada's future fighter requirement.
• Peraton CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2020Part of 'Gripen for Canada Team' providing avionic and test equipment component maintenance, repair and overhaul, and material management.
• GE AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2020Part of 'Gripen for Canada Team' providing and sustaining fighter engines in Canada.
• HoneywellmajorTechnology or Integration · 30 August 201940+ year channel partner relationship. Innotech Aviation received FAA Supplemental Type Certification for Honeywell JetWave Ka-band satellite connectivity installation on Bombardier Global aircraft via JetConneX.
• Viking Air LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2019Cascade Aerospace named as integrator and 2nd program partner for Viking's Avionics Upgrade Program on CL-215T and CL-415 aerial firefighting aircraft. Cascade completes design, installation, testing and certification of AUP with Collins Aerospace as B-Kit supplier.
• Collins AerospacecoreTechnology or Integration · 20 June 2019Supplier of Pro Line Fusion digital avionics suite as 'B-Kits' for Viking's Avionics Upgrade Program. Key component of the integrated avionics solution for aerial firefighting aircraft.
• Longview Aviation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2019Cascade Aerospace assists with CL-415EAF Enhanced Aerial Firefighter modification program. Cascade conducted first aircraft modification using Viking-supplied conversion kits and provided on-site process training.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CAE Inc. Montreal-based Canadian aerospace training and simulation company serving military and commercial aviation markets. Directly comparable as a Canadian-headquartered aerospace services peer competing for similar military MRO and pilot training contracts.
• AirSprint Private Aviation: Calgary-based Canadian private aviation company offering fractional jet ownership and charter services. Direct peer to Execaire Aviation in Canadian business aviation, competing for the same private jet charter and management customers.
• StandardAero: Global aviation MRO services provider offering engine and airframe maintenance. Direct competitor in aircraft maintenance services, particularly for business aviation and special mission platforms overlapping with Cascade Aerospace and Execaire capabilities.
• Vector Aerospace: Canadian aerospace MRO company (now part of StandardAero) specializing in helicopter and engine maintenance services. Direct historical peer in Canadian aerospace MRO, particularly for engine and rotorcraft platforms.
• Chartright Air Group: Canadian business aviation operator providing private jet charter, aircraft management, and FBO services across Canada. Direct peer to Execaire Aviation in the Canadian business aviation charter and management market.
• Field Aviation Companies: Canadian aircraft modification, MRO, and special-mission conversion company headquartered in Calgary. Direct peer in aircraft modification services and aviation MRO, particularly for regional and special-mission aircraft.

Broad incumbents

• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Montreal-headquartered diversified Canadian company providing engineering, nuclear, infrastructure, and project management services globally. Comparable as a large Canadian diversified services holding with similar operating structure.
• Fairfax Financial Holdings: Toronto-based Canadian holding company with diversified operations across insurance, investments, and operating businesses. Comparable as a Canadian-controlled diversified holding company with patient capital and multi-sector portfolio approach.
• Toromont Industries: Canadian diversified industrial company with Caterpillar dealership and compressed air/power generation divisions. Comparable as a long-tenured Canadian family-controlled diversified industrial and services conglomerate with similar holding-company structure.
• Onex Corporation: Toronto-based Canadian private equity and holding company with a diversified operating portfolio across industrial, services, and consumer sectors. Comparable as a large Canadian diversified holding company with multi-sector operating subsidiaries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IMP_AAD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imp-aerospace/about

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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