Lesjöfors has acquired Clifford Springs , a UK-based spring manufacturer specialising in energiser springs for the seal and valve industry . Clifford Springs , located in Redditch , employs 17 people and primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses . Ola Tengroth , CEO of Lesjöfors , stated that the acquisition expands their product offering in energiser springs and strengthens |
their global presence , particularly in the niche segments of seals and valves . Lesjöfors aims to accelerate growth through its existing sales channels . John Clifford , CEO of Clifford Springs , will continue in his operational role post-acquisition . He expressed enthusiasm about joining the Lesjöfors Group and the opportunities for future development . |
IMI is relocating from Creekmoor to a purpose-built 105,000 sq . ft facility at the Technology Road industrial park in Poole , Dorset . The new site will manufacture high-integrity solenoid valves , pressure regulators and other industrial components for IMI Herion , IMI Maxseal and IMI Thompson Valves brands , while also providing additional local manufacturing capacity for other IMI businesses . |
The facility will include a state-ofthe-art customer experience centre and is expected to create new jobs upon completion . IMI aims to complete the final handover in early 2026 , subject to planning permission and construction timetables . Sustainability features planned for the site include solar heating , photovoltaic panels and electric car parking spaces . This move aligns with IMI ’ s efforts to decarbonise its global manufacturing sites . |