Explore Our History
Join us on a journey through 76 years of innovation. Explore our history and stay tuned for the latest news and events that continue to shape our legacy in the world of food packaging.
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1948
Omori Machinery Co., Ltd. of Japan founded by Mr. Shozo Omori
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1982
Weldotron becomes North American distributor for Omori – and first Omori packaging machine shipped to North America
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1987
B.W. Cooney & Associates founded by Brian & Wendy Cooney – starts distributing food packaging supplies such as padded trays
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1996
B.W. Cooney takes over as North American distributor for Omori packaging machines
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2000
Mr. Shozo Omori becomes Chairman of the Board of Omori Machinery Co., Ltd., his eldest son Mr. Yuichi Omori takes up his post as President
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2008
Mr. Shozo Omori appointed as Honorary Chairman of Omori Machinery Co., Ltd., Mr. Yuichi Omori appointed as Chairman, and Mr. Shozo Omori’s second son Mr. Toshio Omori appointed as President
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2012
Omori Japan acquires 50% of B.W. Cooney – the company name is changed to Omori North America Inc. Read More
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2022-06-30
Omori Japan acquires 100% of Omori North America. Read More
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2022-07-04
Don French selected as next President & CEO of Omori North America
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2022-10-17
Todd Jasie hired as new Omori North America Sales Manager
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2022-10-19
10th anniversary of Omori North America
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2022-11-14
New ONA Senior Management team in place:
Don French (President), Jun Takizawa (Senior Manager), Peter Khemi (Engineering), Branislav Nikic (Service & Parts), Sid Ganguly (Financial Controller), Todd Jasie (Sales), Ashwin Jadav (Plant)
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2022-12-01
35 years that Omori has been in North America as B.W. Cooney and Omori North America
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2023-03-01
75th anniversary of Omori Machinery Co., Ltd. of Japan
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2024-01-08
Linda Di Rocco joins Omori North America as Human Resources Manager. Read More
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