About - OMS inc

Ouellette Machinery Systems Nurturing Relationships Over Generations

A Track Record of Success

About Us

Ouellette Machinery Systems, Inc. has a long-standing tradition of achievement, which we are most proud of. We were founded in 1971, originally serving as a consultant and service provider in the beverage industry. OMS secured our first patent in 1974 for our “Bottle in Case Decapper.” Since then we have gone on to secure over 50 patents. We pride ourselves on our innovations in the fields of mechanical and electromechanical design. We enjoy being innovators in our industry and look at the challenges presented by our customers with excitement. Today our facility has grown to over 60,000 sf and our team continues to tackle projects with enthusiasm.

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Why Choose OMS?

Nurturing Relationships Over Generations

OMS is a self-sufficient manufacturer offering a complete line of bulk, case, bag, drum and pail palletizers as well as bulk and case depalletizers ranging from semi-automatic to fully automatic. To compliment our palletizers and depalletizers, we also manufacture and supply tabletop chain and air conveyor systems to include case, bag and pallet conveyor systems to meet your specific needs while providing you with the most efficient handling of your product..

Industry Leading Accolades

The OMS System offers a superior approach, forming layers & pallet loads.
Rows of containers are asynchronously processed.
Multi-row infeed systems are equipped with separation lane dividers to ensure efficient control.

A proven track record of Success

OMS was founded in 1971
The OMS facility has grown from 4,600 SF to over 60,000 SF
OMS holds a patent on an “Earthquake Simulator” which was commissioned by the St. Louis Science Center

HONESTY. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY.

OMS also manufactures other product handling equipment which may be found under the “Additional Equipment” Section of this web site. The OMS experienced design staff and state of the art computer aided design department gives us the ability to prepare detailed floor plan layouts and efficiently solve your most complicated product handling needs. System Integration that extends from production input materials loading stations, conveyance and packaging to product ready for shipment.

A Proud History Of Success

1971 - The OMS Story Begins

OMS begins primarily as a consultant & service provider to the soft drink & beer industry.

1972 - The Bottle Cap “Decapper”

OMS designs a in case bottle cap Decapper

1973 - Room to Grow

OMS obtains an initial 4,600 sq. ft. lease

1974 - “Decapper” Patent Secured

Patent #3,803,795 – Closure Removing Apparatus and Method

1978 - St. Louis Science Center Earthquake Simulator

Patent #4,112,776 – Earthquake Simulator, OMS designs and patents this simulator for the St. Louis Science Center

1990 - Expanding Success

OMS has maintained an additional 13,800 sq. ft. from third party adjacent building

1993 - Broadened Horizons

Progressive lease on space expansion leads to purchase of 33,200 sq. ft. facility

2000 - Sheet Retainer & Combination Palletizer/Depallitizer

Sheet Retainer & Combination Palletizer/Depallitizer Patent #6,106,220 – Slipsheet Retainer For Bulk Depalletizer-Palletizer

2004 - Greater Heights

OMS purchases adjacent 11,600 sq. ft. facility

2009 / 2010 - Layer Bagging Palletizer Series

OMS is granted multiple patents for object conveyor & bagging systems.third party adjacent building Patent #7,481,033 B2 Patent #7,681,380 B2 Patent #7,798,763 B1

2013 - Patently Progressive

By 2013 OMS is granted its 55th US patent

2015 - 500 Palletizers

OMS ships the 500th palletizer

2017 - 46 Years Strong

OMS is as excited as ever to help your company’s future! 55 Patents & others pending 500+ Bulk Palletizers in North & South America

2018 - Speeding Up Productivity

All bulk palletizer designs increased speeds to 1200 c/min

2019 - CNC Laser Fabrication Upgrade

OMS upgrades the fabrication department with new 14’ CNC laser, new 14’ & 6’ brake presses

Years of Innovation, Proudly Patented

Over the years we have been challenged with a wide variety of problems to solve for our clients. Here at OMS we are problem solvers. To prove it we are proud to show you our ever growing collection of patents, issued by the U.S. Government in recognition of our ingenuity.