In 1985, a USA sales and marketing company was established in Chester County, PA. Since then, ifm USA has experienced tremendous growth with more than 120 employees from the surrounding area, the expansion of ten branch sales offices throughout the US, and the opening of a manufacturing and technology center in Malvern, PA in 2012.

Today, roughly 250 dedicated individuals drive innovation and productivity and successfully service 22,000 customers resulting in $180 Million in annual sales (2019).

USA Corporate Headquarters - ifm efector, Malvern, PA

Employees work in teams of Sales Engineers, Customer Service Representatives, Technical Engineers and Order Processing to assist our customers. Employee Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and Product Marketing are also a part of our Team headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Direct Business Model

ifm has built a business model that focuses on working directly with our customers.

Located throughout the US, our sales team of trained engineers are knowledgeable about our products and can offer solutions to application challenges on the factory floor.
Your time is too valuable to waste. Our Customer Support Team is comprised of technical engineers and customer service representatives who strive to provide first-time call resolution.
Our logistics process is designed to reduce lead-time from the time an order is received to delivery. It’s our goal that you receive a confirmation and tracking number within an hour. 90% of our orders are shipped complete within 24 hours.
You can count on ifm anywhere in the world. From any employee in 70 countries, you will experience the same dedication to understanding your business and finding solutions to your needs.

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