Welcome to Independent Machine Company
 
 
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906-428-4524
 
 
 
Here at IMC we are proud to be a U.S. based company with 100% in-house design and build process using only 100% U.S. made materials and products.
IMC has proudly been serving the railroad industry since 1975.  What started in a small garage has grown to be a business that has taken care of customers around the world.  We are your one stop steel fabrication shop located in Delta County, the heart of Upper Michigan.  We can assist you in all your fabrication needs.  We specialize in pilot plows, steel gear cases, portable wheel lathes, wear plates, and specialty items, including prototype work.  We also specialize in large quantity production runs.  No job is too big for IMC to handle!  Here at IMC we take pride in the quality of our products and customer service.
 
For several years, IMC has supplied some of the Major Tier 1 railroads.  We also supply almost every short-line railroad  located in the United States and Canada.  Our products have traveled around the world and can be seen on locomotives in six of the seven continents.
 
With our manufacturing capabilities we can ship products immediately, if not within a few weeks.  This is considerably better than the extremely large lead times of our competitors.  Our quality exceeds original OEM standards.  Still not convinced, set our box side by side with one produced elsewhere and then you decide.  Let the best box win your business, we know you won't be disappointed.
 
Best in Quality - Best in Delivery - Best in Service - Best in Pricing
 
With 35 years serving the railroad industry; that is why we are the best in experience for your EMD and GE equivalent gear cases and plows for your locomotives.
 
We are the leaders!  Not the competition.
 
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Mission Statement
 
Independent Machine Company of Gladstone, Inc. will provide proven quality products that will meet or exceed our customers' expectations in competitive pricing and on-time deliveries through continuous improvement and customer interaction.
 
IMC cares about every customer.  So be assured, with IMC supplying your needs, you will get the best of quality and customer service.