Public engineering firm profile
CIM-Tech
Valparaiso, IN
Redefining Industry Standards in Engineering & Design
- Services
- 18
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 3
- Founded
- 2006
- Size Estimate
- 10-49 employees
Overview
CIM-Tech is an industrial engineering and design partner founded in 2006, specializing in ironmaking, blast furnace engineering, and industrial services. Headquartered in Valparaiso, Indiana, it combines over 450 years of collective engineering experience to serve Midwestern U.S. and international clients. The practice offers ironmaking and blast furnace consulting, 3D laser scanning, atmosphere optimization systems, refractory design and supply, and water-cooled system design.
- Founded
- 2006
- Size Estimate
- 10-49 employees
Services
Ironmaking Engineering
Blast furnace consulting and ironmaking process optimization for clients in the iron and steel industry.
3D Laser Scanning
Industrial 3D scanning services converting structural steel, ductwork, equipment, and piping into precise 3D CAD models.
Atmosphere Optimization
Provides combustion atmosphere optimization systems designed to reduce furnace fuel use by up to 5% to 10% and minimize energy waste.
Refractory Design & Supply
Engineers custom refractory solutions and sources materials optimized for high-temperature and demanding industrial environments.
Water-Cooled System Design
Combines 3D piping design with thermal analysis to develop cooling, piping, and pumping solutions for high-temperature industrial setups.
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Leadership
Rudy Tolkamp
Co-Founder
Co-founder with 34 years of consulting and engineering experience.
Andrew Layne
Director of Business Development
A 25-year veteran of the steel and ironmaking industry and metallurgical engineer who joined in 2024.
Kelly Boynak
Office Manager
Office Manager with 30 years of administration and accounting experience in the steel industry.