In the year it celebrated 22 years of history, Imply® inaugurates a new space fully dedicated to research, innovation, and technology development. With an investment of approximately 20 million reais, the company, which was born global and is now present in more than 125 countries, reaffirms its commitment to technological evolution. The expansion of the Technological Park added 3,000 square meters to the complex, housing the new Innovation and Technological Research Center.
Now, the company moves forward in its growth trajectory with the start of a new 4,100 m² expansion, which includes the mechanics sector and a new painting line. “This new stage reinforces our commitment to offering even more quality, efficiency, and technology to our production line,” highlights Sergio Meinhardt, Industrial and Operations Director at Imply®.
With this expansion, the Technological Park will reach 20,000 m² of built area. According to CEO and founder Tironi Paz Ortiz: “Over 22 years, we have made consistent investments in our Technological Park, strategically located at the access to Santa Cruz do Sul. We value every detail of design and comfort for our nearly 500 employees, and we continue contributing to the development of Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, and Brazil, with innovative technological products and solutions present in all Brazilian states and in more than 125 countries.”
The Imply® Innovation and Technological Research Center will be dedicated to researching and developing hardware, software, and new product solutions, further strengthening the company’s ability to create cutting-edge technologies. Fabiano Horn, Imply® Technology Director, explains that “the purpose of the Center is to drive the creation of innovative solutions for current and future demands, through research and development of technological projects aligned with Imply®’s mission.”
In addition to managing projects, the Innovation Center will play a key role in promoting creative culture within the company, while also collaborating with universities and other players in the technology ecosystem. Reinforcing this commitment, Innovation Manager Fernando José Stanck emphasizes: “Innovation goes far beyond developing new products, it involves culture, processes, and the way we face challenges. The Imply® Innovation and Research Center has the mission of driving a collaborative ecosystem where every idea has the potential to generate real impact. This is a dynamic environment where creativity and technology come together to transform challenges into opportunities, fostering innovation and further consolidating Imply®’s market position.”
Innovation has been a strategic pillar for Imply® since its foundation. According to CEO and founder Tironi Paz Ortiz: “The Innovation Center will be a catalyst for research and the development of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, focusing on creating cutting-edge solutions for our clients and partners. This expansion reflects our long-term strategic vision, strengthening our commitment to innovation, technological excellence, and quality. With this, we are helping shape the future of technology in Brazil.”
Imply Technology is recognized as one of the main references in the technology market in Brazil. Awarded for its innovation and export achievements, and present in more than 125 countries, the company from Rio Grande do Sul stands out for developing customized technological solutions for innovative brands. It has business units covering access and ticketing, panels, self-service, and bowling. Located in Santa Cruz do Sul, in the heart of Rio Grande do Sul, the Imply Technological Park covers an area of more than 180,000 m². With eco-sustainable architecture, this industrial park integrates verticalized factories equipped with cutting-edge technology and processes certified by ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), PCI DSS (Payment Data Security), meeting the most rigorous global standards of quality and safety.
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