Industrial Machine & Manufacturing Inc. (IMM) has made a corporate $50K investment in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Time to Rise Campaign in support of the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus.
As President and CEO of Industrial Machine & Manufacturing Inc. (IMM), Tom Foster understands that a strong economy depends on a well-trained workforce. A proud graduate of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program, Tom credits applied education with shaping his career and strengthening the business he leads today.
“Sask Polytech gave me the skills and confidence to lead,” says Tom. “That kind of hands-on, industry-driven training is exactly what Saskatchewan employers need.”
Founded in 1956 and purchased by Tom’s father in 1976, IMM is a multi-generational, family-owned manufacturing company based in Saskatoon. Together, Tom and Robin Foster have played key roles in growing the company into a respected global supplier serving industries such as mining, oil and gas, and power generation. IMM’s work demands precision, innovation and highly skilled trades and technologists—many of whom are Saskatchewan Polytechnic graduates.
Today, IMM employs dozens of Sask Polytech alumni and continues to collaborate closely with the institution to help shape a workforce that is adaptable, technically strong and ready to meet evolving industry needs. With customers across Canada and internationally, their work has being delivered to many countries throughout the world. IMM’s success is deeply tied to the talent developed here at home.
“We’re a business family and a family in business,” Tom says, reflecting IMM’s people-first culture and long-standing commitment to Saskatchewan.
That commitment is reflected in IMM’s corporate investment in Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Time to Rise Campaign, supporting the new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus. The new campus will provide modern, technology-rich learning environments designed to mirror today’s industrial workplaces and prepare students for the realities of the job market.
“This new campus is about opportunity,” Tom shares. “It’s about ensuring students have access to the best training and technology so they can thrive in Saskatchewan and beyond.”
For Robin, the investment reflects a shared belief in education as a driver of community and economic growth. “We’ve built our business here and raised our family here,” she says. “Supporting education is about strengthening the future of our province.”
Through its support of Saskatchewan Polytechnic, IMM is investing not just in infrastructure, but in people. The support helps build a resilient, skilled workforce that will power Saskatchewan industry for generations to come.