Aluminium Exhibition | IMR Metal Joins KBM Online Marketplace to Increase Aluminium Powder Supply in North America

Austrian IMR Metal Powder Technologies and American KBM Advanced Materials have teamed up to sell and distribute IMR's Aluminium metal powders for additive manufacturing (AM). Through KBM's unique metal powder marketplace and extensive distribution network in North America (NA), users will now have easier access to IMR's high-quality Aluminium metal powders, enhancing their ability to obtain premium powder products.

Thomas Rimmer, CEO of IMR, stated, "By offering our Aluminium alloy powders on the KBM platform, our U.S. customers can now receive their products in a short period, supporting their inventory management optimization and enabling rapid response to new business opportunities in a constantly changing and sometimes unpredictable market environment. Providing IMR products to the U.S. additive manufacturing community from local warehouses through KBM's expert services is a major reason for entering this exciting opportunity."

According to the Aluminium Exhibition, IMR has been a trusted supplier of industrial metals, semi-finished products, and chemicals for over 30 years, holding a place in the global market. IMR's metal powders are renowned for their quality, consistency, and competitive pricing, and are highly regarded in the industry. A dedicated inventory of IMR materials is now available at the KBM warehouse in Ohio, ensuring that Aluminium parts manufacturers can confidently and timely access these premium products with the support of IMR and KBM's expertise.

IMR specializes in producing Aluminium alloy powders for the additive manufacturing industry and collaborates with customers to develop and produce custom powders for Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-L/M), Direct Energy Deposition (DED), and other advanced processing technologies.