Omni Updates

Omni Machine Works is constantly looking to improve its capabilities and add new ones.  The newest machines at Omni are:

Haas VF 3YT/50

Sodick VL600Q

Omni Machine Works is a proud member of the Covington community. We recognize the need for employment and the availability of skilled workers to fill the many available positions in our industry. Omni Machine Works saw an opportunity with Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) to help the community and students interested in manufacturing-related programs.  A recent article from The Covington News discusses our donation of a five-ton computer numerical control machine to GPTC. We will continue to work to increase opportunities for men and women to learn a trade that will provide for them and their families for a lifetime. Click here to read The Covington News Article.

At Omni we are always exploring new ways to deliver the best quality at a timely manner.  Omnis’ latest AgieCharmilles CUT 20 P is a very powerful competitive production unit that allows a unique speed cut attaining the most common values of surface roughness.

It seems lately I’ve been getting weekly solicitations from consulting firms wanting to show me how to run my business. I always respectfully decline. After all, I’ve been running my business successfully for 17 years now. Yet, they are relentless and insist they can show me how to make more money. “That is what you’re in business for, right?”

I was recently having a conversation with a customer who owns a similar business not far from us. He confided in me that they had hired one such consulting firm to come in and show them how to optimize their business, probably one of the many that calls me regularly. He informed me that the firm had spent roughly one month at their facility going over their books and their process at a cost of $50K. Needless to say, I was anxious to hear what he had learned. Was there a sudden realization or a great epiphany?! “Wow!” I said, “What did you learn?” “Nothing really” he replied, to my surprise. “Surely you learned something?!” I pressed. “Nothing that would justify spending $50K”, he responded. “Well, that I can understand, but, if there was just one thing that you learned that stood out above the rest, what would that be?” I waited with anticipation as he thought for a moment. “Yes there is one thing.” he exclaimed. ”What is your top priority in business?” he asked. “To keep your customers happy” I responded. “No. It’s to make money!” he said. I just smiled and nodded my head as he walked out the door.

We here at Omni Machine Works, Inc. don’t subscribe to that point of view. We believe that our customers are our number one priority. Without them, there is no money. When I started the business all those years ago, nothing gave me more pleasure than hearing from our customers what a great job we do. I’m happy to say that those same customers are still our customers today and the list continues to grow. You see. To us, it’s real simple. If you give your customer what they want, when they want it, with quality and a fair price, you won’t need to worry about the bottom line.

– Mark Engelbracht, President