Paragon Energy Solutions Teams Up with IMI for Advanced Nuclear Flow Control Solutions
Paragon Energy Solutions, a renowned provider of safety-critical products for the nuclear industry, has announced a strategic partnership with IMI Process Automation, a global leader in flow control solutions and valves. This collaboration designates Paragon as the exclusive North American representative for IMI’s valves and related equipment within the nuclear sector.
IMI Process Automation boasts over 60 years of expertise in nuclear power valves, offering invaluable knowledge to address challenges related to legacy valves in existing nuclear power plants and designing innovative valves for next-generation reactors.
Doug VanTassell, President and CEO of Paragon, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Paragon is thrilled to join forces with IMI Process Automation. Their team deeply understands the critical need for reliable and safe flow control systems in the nuclear industry. Like Paragon, IMI is committed to innovation, developing technologies to extend the life of current operating nuclear facilities, support power uprates, and bring advanced nuclear power stations to market.”
Kevin McKown, IMI Process Automation Regional President – Americas, echoed the sentiment: “We are excited to expand our reach across the US, Canada, and North America through this partnership with Paragon. Our cutting-edge solutions are designed to optimize performance, enhance safety, and improve the efficiency of nuclear plants. By addressing legacy valve challenges and advancing nuclear power technologies, we contribute to a sustainable future, ensuring energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
Paragon is recognized as an industry leader in supplying hard-to-find equipment for the nuclear industry, including valve positioners and other specialized systems such as Digital I&C, Neutron Monitoring, and HVAC equipment.
About Paragon
For over 30 years, Paragon has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to tackling the nuclear industry’s most complex challenges. Dedicated to quality, safety, reliability, and carbon-free energy, the company provides premium products to nuclear energy facilities, delivering proven reductions in direct costs, parts inventory, improved process efficiency, and obsolescence solutions.
About IMI
IMI plc, a specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures, and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, centered around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. IMI works with industrial customers across high-growth sectors, including energy, transportation, and infrastructure, all of which benefit from long-term global trends such as climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity, and an aging population.
IMI employs over 12,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries, and operates a global service network. The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE100.
