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IMW Industries’ roots go back over 100 years to a Blacksmith’s shop in Chilliwack where Ironsides Machining & Welding was established in 1912. Over decades of custom fabrication, IMW Industries became an early adopter of compressed natural gas in 1984 and began building CNG fueling systems for station operators.TRANSCRIPT
Our Story Fueling Innovation for 100 years
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IMW Industries’ roots go back over 100 years to
a Blacksmith’s shop in Chilliwack where
Ironsides Machining & Welding was established
in 1912.
Over decades of custom fabrication, IMW
Industries became an early adopter of
compressed natural gas in 1984 and began
building CNG fueling systems for station
operators.
About Us
Today, we are Globally recognized for delivering effective solutions, quality engineered products,
proven technology and superior customer service. IMW Industries sets the Gold standard for clean
non-lubricated CNG systems and provides a single source for fully integrated solutions of all types
of CNG fueling and industrial applications.
In 2010 IMW Industries joined Clean Energy Fuels Corp, making them the largest provider of
natural gas fueling solutions for transportation in North America and Global leader in the natural
gas market.
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For the foreseeable future, alternative fuel
acceptance and technological innovation will
combine to influence change for industry and
consumers. Excellence in these areas derives
from substantial investments in state-of-art
technical infrastructure and from the talents of
highly skilled, highly educated individuals.
IMW Industries is an added value collaborator,
serving our clients, employees, suppliers,
community and stakeholders through our
values of integrity, professionalism, growth and
passion for excellence. Our vision is to be the
top global creator of innovative clean energy
fuel products while living our values on a day
to day basis.
Our Vision
Clean Energy Fuels Corp
Delivered nearly 800 million gallons of CNG
and LNG to customers
Built over 400 fueling stations
Opened two LNG production plants and
developed supply contracts with others
nationwide
Built and operated one landfill-to-gas plant
providing renewable natural gas or
biomethane to the grid and to vehicles and
is building a second biomethane plant
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Experience
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Capabilities
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Long before a natural gas fueling system is
manufactured a team of highly skilled
designers work with the client to ensure our
solutions will meet their long-term needs. With
a full compliment of modern engineering tools,
we ensure our CNG systems are designed for
optimum performance, serviceability and
customer value.
Natural Gas Fueling System Engineers take
over and pour their years of experience into
each project getting it right the first time. IMW
fueling systems are shipped all over the world
and must be designed and engineered to meet
ISO 9001-2008 standards, regional
standards/codes and harsh environmental
conditions.
Design and Engineering
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CNC MACHINING CAPABILITIES
The most advanced CNC equipment in the
World
PRESSURE WELDING AND FABRICATION
We’ve been fabricating for over 100 years
ASSEMBLY AND INTEGRATION
A series of assembly stations ensures on time
delivery.
Manufacturing
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PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
Non-lubricated composite piston rings and
seals, high-efficiency heat exchangers
IN-HOUSE TESTING WITH NATURAL GAS
It won’t leave our factory until its 100%
certified field ready
DELIVERING COMPLETE CNG SYSTEMS
Offering a range of fueling systems solutions
Manufacturing
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Certifications
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Manufacture and Assembly of Power Boilers
Manufacture of Pressure Vessels
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels Inspectors
AUTHORIZED IMW SERVICE CENTERS
Mexico
Czech Republic
Turkey
Nigeria
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Over 1600 CNG systems sold worldwide
Representation on five continents
Global Presence
IMW SERVICE CENTERS
Canada
USA | Clean Energy
Colombia
Peru
China
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Malaysia
Indonesia
225+ employees at the Chilliwack plant
250+ employees at 5 global subsidiaries
Solutions
Solutions
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Solutions
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Solutions
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Solutions
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Solutions
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Momentum
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Momentum
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IMW Offerings CNG Equipment
CNG Station design, procurement
and commissioning
Provides full-service manufacturing
for CNG equipment and other clean-
tech products
Compressors with proprietary
designs
Dispensers
Fill posts
CNG storage assemblies
Gas and electric control
systems
CNG Fueling Solutions
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Specifications
Inlet pressure range: 5-150 PSI
Discharge pressure: 4500 PSI, 250 Bar
Flow capacity: 72-427 SCFM
30-178 DGE/h
116-686 Nm³/h
122-724 Sm³/h
Configuration: Single, Twin, Triplet
Engine: 50, 100, 150, 250, 300 HP
Cooling method: Air-cooled interstage
Ambient temperature: 10C ~ 45C
Standard Features
Belt driven W-style radial compressors
Non-lubricated cylinders, pistons and valves for clean
discharge gas (5 ppm or less)
Balanced reciprocating design - low noise and vibration
Low speed operation for reduced component wear
1600 sold worldwide
Compressor Block – IMW50
Specifications
Inlet pressure: 14-16 Barg @ 10~35C Gas temp.
Discharge pressure: 250 Barg
Flow capacity: 2,673 Sm3/hr @ 14 barg inlet press.
3,055 Sm3/hr @ 16 barg inlet press.
Configuration: 3 stages
Compressor speed: 1470 RPM
Engine: 500 HP
Ambient temperature: 10C ~ 45C
Standard Features
Direct drive, balanced-opposed reciprocating design for
low vibration and low noise
Non-lubricated cylinders, pistons and valves for clean
discharge gas (5 ppm or less)
50 units sold worldwide
Compressor Block - Alpha
IMW is a Canadian Manufacturer best known as a global supplier of high-quality
compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling station equipment and systems for a variety
of different market segments
Complete CNG Line and Full Integration
Commercial Transit Refuse Bulk Gas Transportation
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CompactCNG Single CleanCNG
Twin CleanCNG CompleteCNG
Product Family
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Applications
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COMMERCIAL CNG STATIONS
Results are cleaner operations and dramatic
fuel cost reductions. Proven to meet rigorous
requirements of public station fuelling,
providing consistent roll-out and filling times
equivalent to diesel pumps.
TRANSIT CNG STATIONS
Reduced operating costs, emissions and
noise pollution in urban environments to
protect the environment. Exceed
requirements to keep transit fleets fueled and
on the road!
Applications
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REFUSE/TRASH SECTOR
Today’s natural gas engines match the
horsepower, torque and reliability of their
diesel counterparts with simplified operation
and maintenance. IMW’s CNG time-fill
equipment solutions are designed specifically
to optimize refuse fleet fuelling and
operations.
BULK GAS TRANSPORTATION
Moving CNG by trailer eliminates the hurdles
associated with pipeline development and
provides a better fuel alternative for those
companies off the gas distribution grid.
IMW Exclusive Competitive Advantages
ONLY #1: IMW non-lubricated compressors
set the global standard for minimum oil
carry-over in CNG compressors without the
waste, cost and negative environmental issues of
additional filters, auto oil drain systems and
supplementary oil tanks. Only 5 parts-per-million or
less vs. 100 PPM or more.
Lower operating costs: Oil litres/year: Lubricated
systems= up to 1200 vs. IMW = 80 in crankcase
Lower maintenance costs: no oil accumulation in
compressor or vehicle systems. Happier
customers and increased station profitability.
Inside a CNG vehicle, onboard CNG stored at
3600 psig is regulated to 100 psig by a regulator
and then injected into engine. There are many
examples of oil soaking the regulator diaphragm,
affecting its accuracy and, in some cases,
causing a rupture of the regulator internals if oil
clogs the regulator.
#1
The majority of engine performance
issues are attributable to oil carryover,
which is a problem that begins at the
fueling station.
Leo Thomason, Executive Director
Natural Gas Vehicle Institute
“The Achilles Heel of Natural Gas Vehicles”
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IMW Exclusive Competitive Advantages
ONLY #2: IMW is the largest and only exclusive manufacturer of non-lubricated CNG compressors
globally making us a proven manufacturer with the
world class experience you need supporting you
A century of manufacturing experience
3 decades of non-lubricated CNG compressor
manufacturing experience
Sales
Service
#2
#3
IMW Exclusive Competitive Advantages
ONLY #3: The best durability and reliability in
the industry
IMW has the most northerly long term operational
installation in the world in Barrow Alaska, which,
combined with our installations in Qatar
demonstrate reliable commercial operation
across more than a 110oC temp range and some
of the most abusive conditions on earth
Gas dryers are installed on low pressure inlet not
the high pressure discharge, keeping IMW
compressor system dry with better chances of not
freezing during the extreme temperatures of
winter.
Existing installation in South America still running
at 70,000 hours
IMW Exclusive Competitive Advantages
ONLY #4: IMW is the only manufacturer
offering advantages of twin & triple
configurations:
Allows for variable supply for higher efficiency
at low demand periods
Full redundancy and enhanced reliability
#4
IMW Exclusive Competitive Advantages
ONLY #5: Only IMW offers a truly single-skid
CompleteCNG solution
Everything is on-board. No additional pads,
piping or electrical needed for:
1. Compressor
2. Dispensers
3. Motor Control Center
4. Priority Panel
5. Buffer Storage Tank
6. Dryer
7. Foundation
#5
IMW Offerings LNG Equipment
LNG Fueling Solutions
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CLEANLCNG
Permenant LNG and LCNG Station Solutions
RAPIDLNG
Rapid deploy, skid mounted LNG station solution
UTILITYLNG
LNG distribution networks for gas applications
Provides full-service manufacturing for LNG
equipment and other clean-tech products:
Compressors with proprietary designs
Dispensers
LNG storage assemblies
Remote Monitoring
Gas and electric control systems
Complete LNG Line & Full Integration
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Heavy Duty Trucking Regional Fleets
The CleanLCNG LNG station solution has been deployed globally since 1984.
Reliable, quick to install, easy to use, and high performing fueling systems.
CleanLCNG equipment makes up 75% of all LNG/LCNG fueling stations
throughout North America. All equipment meets and exceeds all ASME and NFPA
code requirements
LNG
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NO DOWNTIME WHILE OFFLOADING
Dedicated pump allows simultaneous
offloading, saturating, and dispensing.
The offload pump is the same as used for
dispensing, minimizing spares.
SIMPLE STATION CONNECTION
A single hose design for simpler connections,
faster pump cooldown, and more reliable
pump priming. PLC control logic maintains
pump life, integrity and dispenser safety.
Pressure offloading if the offload pump is out
of service.
FUELING FLEXIBILITY AND SAFETY
2 dispensers face mounted at an angle on
both sides of the enclosure
Offload System Benefits
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FLEXIBILITY
Standard LNG station design allows an LCNG system containing or one or two LCNG pumps
feeding one or two CNG dispensers. Optional excess vapor compressor takes excess vapor from
the LNG storage tank and compresses it into the CNG dispensing system.
FASTER COOL DOWN
Pumps are pressure fed from the dispense pump, rather than gravity fed from the storage tank
RAPID FILLING
15 gpm pumps (1235 scfm) provide a full fill for vehicles rated at 3600 psi, with automatic
temperature compensation for heat of compression, without the complication and expense of a
priority panel. CNG storage bottles are arranged a single common buffer rather than a cascade
system.
PLC CONTROLLED
Fully monitored by the PLC control system including cool-down monitoring and loss of prime
detection and odorant injection.
CleanLCNG Benefits
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Why Natural Gas?
Global Challenge? Smog.
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Global Solution? Natural Gas.
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Globally abundant
Safer than liquid fuels
Produces 25% less greenhouse gases
Saves 50% of the cost of gasoline or diesel
Can be transported anywhere
Natural Gas Vehicles: Dynamics are Worldwide
4000 new CNG cars on the road each day
8 new CNG stations being built every day
65 million new CNG vehicles projected by 2020
Advantages of Natural Gas
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Why IMW?
IMW Benefits
BELT DRIVE ARCHITECTURE PROVIDES:
Flexible operational speeds for broader configuration options
Lower speed = lower maintenance costs
Simplified and lower cost in-field service – Easier to align
Much lower sound pollution
Lower friction = reduced parts wear and replacement
LARGEST SERVICE NETWORK IN THE WORLD
Approved, full service partners in 10 countries globally
Global network of parts & service providers for first-class supports all of its products
REMOTE MONITORING CAPABILITY
Real Time Equipment status available from any location with internet access.
E-mail notifications sent on alarm condition
Increases technical response time.
Visibility to Equipment performance
Mother
Station
Online
Station
Daughter
Station
OmniSCADA Remote Monitoring
Gas suppliers, petroleum companies, commercial fleets, CNG/LNG station operators and clean-
tech companies depend on IMW for their alternative fueling solutions.
Satisfied Clients Worldwide
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Appendix A: CleanCNG
Appendix B: CompleteCNG
Appendix C: CompactCNG