Solvay extends global agreement with IMI to accelerate digitalization across its industrial sites

Extension of Framework Agreement Solvay extends global agreement with IMI to accelerate digitalization across its industrial sites

2026-04-23 Source: Press release Solvay 2 min Reading Time

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Solvay has extended its global framework agreement with IMI to accelerate the deployment of connected industrial sensors across its global manufacturing sites. With this move, Solvay aims to improve cost-efficiency, safety and environmental performance of its operations.

Brussels/Belgium – Solvayhas extended its global framework agreement with IMI to accelerate the deployment of connected industrial sensors across its global manufacturing footprint. IMI serves as Solvay’s preferred supplier for these technologies, with more than 5,000 sensors now installed at 25 sites in 11 countries. This deployment helps Solvay improve the reliability and efficiency of its operations while reducing costs and its environmental footprint.

These connected devices, often referred to as Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT) sensors, continuously measure vibration and temperature on critical equipment. This enables Solvay teams to continuously track assets, prevent breakdowns and plan maintenance at the right moment. The Group plans to expand the deployment to 9,000 sensors by 2027.

This initiative plays a central role in Solvay’s Essential for Generations strategy, which notably focuses on operational excellence and sustainability. As part of this transformation, Solvay is moving away from traditional time‑based maintenance to a more advanced approach using real‑time data. This shift helps teams predict equipment failure, reduce repair costs and limit energy losses and waste. The company has already scaled its use of sensors from just a few hundred in 2023 to more than 5,000 installed worldwide today, contributing to a more resilient and reliable industrial footprint across all regions.

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“Digitalization is reshaping the way we run our plants. Expanding the use of connected sensors helps us make quicker and better-informed decisions that improve safety, reliability and energy efficiency - while also making our operations more competitive and cost‑effective. It’s a concrete accelerator of the operational excellence transformation we’re driving across Solvay as part of our Essential for Generations strategy,” said Lanny Duvall, Chief Operations Officer at Solvay.

Diana Garcia, Global Business Development Manager, Digital Products at IMI, added: “The complexity of modern plant operations, coupled with constant pressure on margins, means the chemical industry cannot rely on manual inspections to ensure maintenance operations are efficient and effective. Our technology provides real‑time insights that support Solvay’s move toward predictive maintenance. We are pleased to deepen this successful collaboration.”

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