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Is it possible the solution you're looking for doesn't exist yet? Absolutely. And our desire to be an extraordinary resource for you – regardless of the challenge at hand – drives us to innovate, create and never simply assume we already have your product in a box.

Consistent.

For decades we've succeeded in applications where accurately determining the end use life capacity has included asking (among other questions), "how many children do you have?" Click for more.

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As proven in applications where shutting down a line due to performance issues is simply not an option. Click for more.

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"Neither snow nor rain nor dead of night" has stopped Ocononomowoc from helping the United States Post Office deliver for more than 20 years. Click for more.

Versatile.

From the customizability of a bearing or fastener to integrating commodity items into cost-saving and value-added assemblies, the ability to adapt to new challenges has fueled our success. When given the opportunity to perform, almost without fail the response is "Wow, I didn't know you could do that."

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As evidenced by our many long-term relationships, our customers believe in our capabilities and how we stand behind our product – including one with more than a century-and-a-half of tradition. Click for more.

Creative.

It's one of our primary resources, and the very thing that enables us to make something long considered "the best" even better and more affordable. Click for more.

Expert.

Of course we manufacture to exact specifications requested. We've also been known to realize unexpected improvements as well. Click for more.

Reliable.

Whether working with one of our Fortune 500 customers or the small family shop, we believe that how our people interact with you is just as important as the performance of our products. That a handshake carries as much importance as a signature. And that a well-handled issue is more important than boastful claims of infallibility.

Skilled.

In less than four months, and with a true spirit of customer and supplier partnership, we helped transform a concept into a revolutionary product. Click for more.

Valuable.

Our "no stone left unturned" creative approach to product and value improvement has been the catalyst for our growth, saving our customers time and money in the process. Click for more.

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Producing parts that work well is fundamental. Producing parts that allow for bragging rights is just plain fun. Click for more.

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President George W. Bush Recognizes OMCO During Visit

US President Greets OMCO President Earlier in the Day

Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, 14 July 2004 - In a visit to Wisconsin today, President George W. Bush recognized the growth of local company Oconomowoc Manufacturing Corp. (OMCO) during a speech delivered at the Waukesha County Expo Center. In his speech, President Bush mentioned his early morning meeting with OMCO's President, Kyle C. Stoehr, and recognized OMCO as a Wisconsin small business that has successfully taken advantage of various economic policies developed and implemented by President Bush to expand its business and create additional jobs.

OMCO, which since 1964 has been based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, just 30 miles west of Milwaukee, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and supplier of motion products, including unground bearings, ground bearings, integrated bearing assemblies, conveyor system components, casters and wheels, and certain other manufactured components. OMCO's motion products are used for applications in the Material Handling, Sliding Doors & Windows, Furniture, Food & Beverage Equipment, and Automotive industries, among others.

Responding to his recognition by President Bush, Mr. Stoehr said, "President Bush's economic policies over the last several years have enabled OMCO to return to a pattern of continued growth and profitability. In 2003, among other things, we earned ISO 9001:2000 certification, doubled the size of our facility, were issued our first patent, increased sales by 40.0%, and lowered product costs, all while increasing jobs. All these achievements would not have been possible in the absence of the broader stimulus provided to the nation's economy by President Bush's policies. This year, we expect to be able to further invest in new machinery, technology, and personnel. We are hopeful that President Bush will be able to continue in office for another four years, thereby enabling us to continue to expand our business, and to create additional jobs here in southeastern Wisconsin."

Earlier in the day, Mr. Stoehr was one of a select group of Milwaukee-area individuals invited to meet with President Bush at Milwaukee's Pfister hotel.

Earlier this year, OMCO was recognized for business excellence by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce business lobby, which awarded OMCO one of five Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Awards for overall outstanding achievement in the Small Company category. That was the third time OMCO was a recipient of a Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, having previously received awards in 1992 and 1989, and it placed OMCO in prestigious company, as also honored was GE Medical Systems - Information Technologies.

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