Z Chomutova do operačních sálů – jak společnost JIMALU buduje globální expanzi divize MEDICAL

29/04/2026

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From Chomutov to operating rooms – how JIMALU is building the global expansion of its MEDICAL division

Previously, JIMALU produced single-purpose machines for the automotive and metallurgical industries and was the only company offering plasma nitriding in the Ústí nad Labem Region. Today, they also produce medical microcomponents that help doctors perform surgeries all over the world. The company proves that even after twenty years on the market, it is possible to make a bold turnaround and drastically diversify production — and it was the support of the Ústí nad Labem Region Innovation Center in the Platinn program that helped transform the ambitions of the JIMALU MEDICAL division into concrete, financially justifiable steps for further growth and planned expansion.

History and formation of the division

Company story JIMALU started in 2006 in Chomutov. The experience that the company has gained over many years in designing and manufacturing machines and equipment has proven to be an ideal opportunity to enter the production of precision medical components. The emerging JIMALU MEDICAL division focused on the production of miniature rings made of radiopaque precious metals (e.g. platinum, gold). These rings (Medical Marker Bands) are integrated into catheters, stents and other interventional instruments, where they help doctors precisely locate and visualize instruments during medical procedures using imaging methods (X-ray, fluoroscopy, etc.), thereby shortening the time of the procedure and contributing to increased patient safety.

Transformation and financial challenges

Behind every company's growth comes a moment when it is no longer enough to go "intuitively". For JIMALU, this moment came precisely when it obtained the necessary certification for the production of medical components and built a complete production. It was then that it became clear that it would not be possible without systematic financial management.

„"We were in the middle of a company transformation and we were running out of operating cash. We financed a large part of it from our own resources, but we needed to find a way to sustain the growth. Starting sales is time-consuming and requires a stable cash flow - so the company had to reevaluate its financial management," describes the situation Jiří Luňák, the company's executive director.

Platinn Program: Professional financial management as the basis for expansion

Entering the world of medical devices requires not only technological excellence, but also the ability to arrange demanding financing and large-scale investments. The company is currently facing another major milestone – construction of a new production hall, which will provide the necessary background for growing production.

The program helped with this very purpose. ICUK Platinn and financial specialist Miloš Nekola, who brought almost 30 years of experience in the banking sector to the collaboration. Under his leadership, JIMALU mastered the process of converting an expansion plan into a financeable and credibly defensible structure. The team learned to work with complex financial models, map OPEX/CAPEX needs, and manage cash flow so that the construction of the hall and the purchase of technology were in line with the long-term stability of the company. This professionalization of data discipline and the standard of supporting documents was key to successful negotiations with banks and other institutions.

The courage to change direction and handle its consequences

Entering the healthcare segment is not easy. It is not just about certification and production, but above all about the time it takes to gain customer trust. Before a company can start producing large volumes of a given product, it must go through several rounds of verification – from the first samples through validation series to thousands of deliveries. The whole process takes months and requires stable financing. Today, the company stands on the border of two worlds: it is an experienced manufacturer of machinery and equipment and, at the same time, is building a new, technologically demanding division in the healthcare segment.

Suppliers, production and international activities

JIMALU MEDICAL operates in a challenging healthcare market and, if it wants to succeed, it must actively develop business contacts outside Europe — participation in major healthcare fairs is an important channel for the company to acquire new customers and build business partnerships. "„We currently deliver in Europe outside the Czech Republic, for example to Germany and Ireland, and we are also gradually expanding to the USA, where local sales representatives handle the business. In the long term, we place emphasis on searching for potential suppliers and customers in the Czech Republic.“ adds Tomáš Cimbálník from the Marketing Department.

Certification, vision and conclusion

JIMALU MEDICAL combines cutting-edge technology, precise quality and a responsible approach to future generations. The future is built on innovation and long-term partnerships based on trust, respect and a common goal — to create perfect products that increase patient safety and make medical procedures more efficient. The company is certified ISO 13485:2016. More at www.jimalumedical.com

The company's story shows that the courage to innovate must go hand in hand with professional financial management and realistic planning. With an honest approach, careful management and active business work at trade fairs, JIMALU is becoming a reliable global partner for development teams and manufacturers of medical devices. Program Platinum yet it remains an example of how external expert support can help transform a vision into a sustainable strategy.