What OMP Engineering does

OMP Engineering is a privately held Italian manufacturer of portable, containerized, and modular life support systems for military and defense customers. Founded in 1959 in Dueville (Vicenza) by Cav. Francesco Rodighiero as an artisanal workshop for goldsmith machinery, the company pivoted to the defense sector in 2001 under Dr. Livio Rodighiero and secured its first major defense contract in 2003 — field water purification systems for the Italian Army, of which nearly 70 units remain in service. The product portfolio spans four categories: (1) containerized and trailer-mounted water treatment systems based on reverse osmosis, with capacities from 25 L/h portable units up to 25,000 L/h arctic-rated systems capable of treating fresh, brackish, sea, and chemically/ biologically contaminated water; (2) fuel storage and distribution systems for diesel, JP8, Jet A1, and lubricants in ISO container and LD3 air-transportable form factors; (3) field structures including modular tent systems, mobile workshops, vehicle inspection lines, ammunition depots with patented explosion venting, expandable TEMPEST Level C command stations, and AFIS mobile air traffic control towers; and (4) medical/biocontainment systems including ATIS aircraft transit isolators certified for C-130J, C-27, and Boeing KC-767 aircraft, ambulance isolators, BIOX.suite biocontainment chambers, and infectious waste treatment systems.

Revenue is generated through multi-year, customized government defense contracts pursued via direct enterprise sales to defense ministries and armed forces. Approximately 170 contracts had been signed with Italian and foreign public bodies through 2017, and OMP now supplies systems to the Italian Army, Italian Ministry of Defence, UK Ministry of Defence, Dutch Ministry of Defence, NATO-area air forces, and Scandinavian armies, plus humanitarian NGOs. The company holds six quality certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 3834-2:2016, EN 9100:2018) and is DEF STAN 00-35 Part 4 qualified. OMP operates three production facilities in the Veneto region — the headquarters plant (OMP1, Dueville), OMP2 (Dueville, opened 2023), and OMP3 (Chiuppano, opened 2025) — with the two newer plants explicitly dedicated to multi-year international contracts. The company remains family-owned under the Rodighiero family and discloses no external investors or parent company.

Name

OMP Engineering

Legal name

OMP Engineering SRL

Website

https://omp-italia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMP Engineering is an Italian defense manufacturer that designs and produces portable, containerized life support systems — including water treatment, fuel storage, field structures, and biocontainment isolators — for NATO-area militaries, government defense ministries, and humanitarian NGOs across 15+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Life Support Systems Manufacturing

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military/Government Vehicle & Equipment Storage Compounds (TLALAKAM), Packaging, Insulation & Temperature-Controlled Shippers (Qualified Systems) (HLAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Defense life support systems
• Containerized water treatment
• Military biocontainment systems
• Field deployable shelters
• Military fuel systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Dueville

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Life Support Systems: OMP Engineering generates revenue through the design, manufacturing, and supply of customized life support systems (water treatment, fuel storage/distribution, field structures, medical/biocontainment) to military and defense customers. Revenue is derived from multi-year government defense contracts, as evidenced by approximately 170 contracts with Italian and foreign public bodies through 2017.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OMP Engineering designs, manufactures, and supplies containerized and modular life support systems for military and defense customers. Its portfolio covers water treatment, fuel storage and distribution, field structures (shelters, workshops, command stations, mobile control towers), and medical/biocontainment systems used for highly contagious patient transport. Products are engineered as customizable, air-transportable ISO-containerized units qualified for extreme environments and military aircraft transport.

Product overview

OMP Engineering is a life support systems provider for the defense industry, operating since 1959. The product portfolio spans four main categories: (1) Water Treatment systems including containerized potable water units (OMP POT series, OMP AQUA series), emergency/trailer-mounted units (OMP WATRAILER), and Arctic-operations systems (OMP ARCTIC EMI series); (2) Fuel and Lubricants systems including storage tanks, distribution containers, and refueling systems for diesel, aviation (Avio), JP8, and UAVs; (3) Field Structures including modular tent systems (OMP TETRIS, OMP TEN 001), mobile workshops, vehicle maintenance (OMP TYRE 001, OMP RFC 001), storage modules, ammunition depots, mobile control towers (OMP AFIS), and command stations (OMP MCP 001); and (4) Medical/Biocontainment systems including aircraft transit isolators (OMP A.T.ISOL), ambulance stretchers (OMP S.T.ISOL.), BIOX.Suite biocontainment chambers, and hospital waste treatment systems. All products are designed for military/defense applications with containerized, air-transportable configurations and extreme environmental operation capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OMP POT 001 (Containerized Water Treatment) Containerized reverse-osmosis water purification system mounted on an ISO 20' container, producing up to 1,500 L/h of drinking water from fresh and brackish water with a 10,000L integrated storage tank. Designed for defense and military field operations.
• OMP POT 002 (Brackish and Salt Water Treatment) Containerized reverse-osmosis system producing up to 2,000 L/h of drinking water from brackish and salt water with 6,000L integrated storage tank. Engineered for defense field operations in coastal or degraded-water environments.
• OMP POT BIOCHEM (CBRN Contaminated Water Treatment) Containerized unit treating brackish and salt water contaminated with biological (B) and chemical (C) agents including Cyanide, Yperite, nerve agents, and chlorides, producing up to 90 m3/day (4,500 L/h) of drinking water. For defense CBRN scenarios.
• OMP POT WASTE (Military Wastewater Treatment) Containerized unit treating black and grey water from military encampments, including wastewater from washbasins, showers, kitchens, laundries, toilets, and purification plants. Sold to defense and field-camp operators.
• OMP POT SEA WATER (High-Salinity Seawater Treatment) Mobile field system treating highly brackish water or seawater with salinity up to 45,000 ppm TDS, using high-pressure reverse osmosis membranes with remineralization unit. For naval and amphibious defense operations.
• OMP POT BRACKISH WATER (Brackish Water Treatment) Modular mobile system treating fresh and brackish water with salinity up to 7,500 ppm TDS, using high-yield reverse osmosis membranes with a remineralization unit. Designed for flexible field deployments.
• OMP AQUAPOL 001 (High-Capacity Brackish Water Unit) Containerized reverse-osmosis module producing 3,000-3,500 L/h of drinking water from brackish water, with integrated storage tank. For high-throughput defense and humanitarian field deployments.
• OMP AQUA CUBE (Renewable-Powered Water Unit) Water-treatment unit in an LD8 container producing 800 L/h of ultrafiltered water and 450 L/h of osmosis water. Battery, solar and wind powered; air-transportable on civilian and military aircraft. Suitable for off-grid and humanitarian deployments.
• OMP AQUA SOL (Portable Water Unit) Portable water-treatment unit in a case producing 25-50 L/h of drinking water from brackish and salt water via reverse osmosis, powered by grid, battery, or solar energy. For small-team or patrol use.
• OMP PRE 001 (Brackish Water Prefiltration) Prefiltration unit for brackish water removing particles larger than 0.45 µm, producing 12,000 L/h of filtered water through hollow-fibre membranes, with storage tank and water-analysis laboratory. Pre-treatment companion to RO units.
• OMP WATRAILER (Trailer-Mounted Water Unit) Trailer-mounted water-treatment unit producing 5,000-2,500 L/h of drinking water. Includes reverse osmosis membranes, UV sterilizer, active carbon filter, arsenic and salt removal system, and electric generator; two units in series treat seawater.
• OMP ARCTIC EMI WATER SYSTEM CONTAINER Containerized unit producing 2,000-25,000 L/h of sanitary and drinking water from fresh or salt water. EMC shielded and rated for operation in temperatures down to -32°C; passed off-road transportation testing per DEF STAN 00-35 Part 4.
• OMP ARCTIC EMI WATER TANK CONTAINER 20,000L capacity EMC-shielded water-tank container rated for operation down to -32°C; passed off-road transportation testing. Arctic-grade water storage for defense field operations.
• OMP CAR 001 (Containerized Fuel Storage & Distribution) Containerized fuel storage and distribution system with 10,000L tank, 90 L/min pump, magnetic badge reader, and electric generator for autonomous operation. For military field refueling.
• OMP CAR 002 (Aviation JP8 Fuel System) Containerized JP8 storage and distribution system for helicopters and aircraft, with 10,000L tank, 180 L/min pump, magnetic badge reading, and electric generator. For forward aviation refueling points.
• OMP LUB 001 (Lubricants & Cleaning System) Autonomous system for storage and distribution of lubricants, recovery of exhaust oils, and high-pressure water jet cleaning, packaged in a 20' container with electric generator and air compressor. For military field maintenance operations.
• OMP LD3 M1 UAVs FUEL DISTRIBUTOR Air-transportable LD3 M1 module for UAV aircraft refueling, ATEX compliant, distributing Jet A1, AvGas 100 LL, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel at 130 L/min. For forward UAV operations.
• OMP ARCTIC EMI FUEL TANK CONTAINER 20,000L double-wall stainless steel arctic fuel-storage tank, EMC shielded, rated for operation from -32°C to desert temperatures. Tested to DEF STAN 00-35 Part 4.
• OMP ARCTIC EMI FUEL DISTRIBUTION CONTAINER Arctic fuel-distribution container with fuel-supply and technical rooms, EMC shielded, operating from -32°C to desert temperatures. Configurable for fixed or mobile deployment.
• OMP HEFIX FUEL REF (Helicopter/Aircraft Refueling System) Complete helicopter and aircraft refueling system with a 10 m3 fuel tank, fixed-wing refueling unit (800 dm3/min), helicopter refueling units (400 or 120 dm3/min), and hydraulically driven pumps. For rotary and fixed-wing forward refueling points.
• Oils and Greases Systems Fully autonomous modules for storage and distribution of lubricants, equipped with electric generator, distribution circuits, air compressor, air conditioning, and grease-distribution pump. For military maintenance operations.
• Avio Fuel Systems Fuel storage and distribution systems for over-wing or under-wing refueling, available in skid or LD3 container configurations to suit different deployment needs. For aviation defense operations.
• Diesel Systems Complete diesel line from filtration to storage and delivery, on skids or in standard containers for intermodal transport; type-approved with single or double walls. For military diesel logistics.
• Tent Structures Aluminium alloy tent structures reinforced with carbon-fibre inserts, transportable in containers or standard pallets. Modular, lightweight, weather-resistant, with insulated PVC sheets. For military field camps.
• Forward Repair System NATO (FRSN) Dismountable maintenance module on a reinforced logistics flat rack, enabling combat repair teams to repair vehicles on-site. Includes on-board crane, compressor, generator, welder, and diagnostic tools; operational within 5 minutes of deployment.
• Ammunition Depot Modules Containers for storing detonating materials in a controlled-temperature environment, featuring a patented system that creates a preferential escape route upstream of an accidental explosion to direct the blast wave upward; the container is also ballistic-rated. For defense ammunition storage.
• Special Multipurpose Modules Efficient modular field warehouses and workshops configurable for various needs. Intermodal transport: one ISO 1CC holds four disassembled modules; assembly time approximately 2 hours per module with two people.
• Storage Modules for Defence Systems Quick-deploy modular storage modules for defence systems, with racks and cabinets. Available in container or LD3 airborne variants with road-transport capability.
• OMP AFIS MOBILE (Aerodrome Flight Information System) Aerodrome Flight Information System (AFIS) mobile ground-air-ground communication system for Air Traffic Control. C-130J transportable and rapidly deployable, with four IP radios for VHF/UHF, TETRA system, weather station, and GPS. Operates at 3,000 m altitude and wind gusts up to 120 km/h. Uses VoIP EUROCAE ED137B protocol.
• Special Projects (Custom Field Structures) Custom field-structure solutions including border control towers, UAV support units, and quickly deployable watch towers, tailored to customer operational requirements. For defense and border-security customers.
• OMP TETRIS (Modular Panel System) Modular system with interchangeable panels (door, closed, window, open). Transportable at 4 units per ISO 1C container. Thermal coefficient K=1 for harsh climates; deployable in 2 hours from transport configuration.
• OMP TEN 001 (Modular Field Tent) Modular tent structure for vehicle maintenance, radio support centers, field hospitals, and canteens. Transportable in 6 containers, equipped with heating, air conditioning, air extractor, alarm, fire extinguisher, and generator.
• OMP LVL 1W (LD3 M1 Mobile Workshop) Mobile workshop in an LD3 M1 container, transportable in cargo and civil aircraft without special installation preparation. For forward maintenance operations.
• OMP ARM 001 (Weapons & Gas Mask Maintenance Container) ISO 1C 20' container dedicated to weapons and gas mask maintenance, accommodating OMP CUSTOM 1400, OMP UFUS 100, OMP FACF 5510, OMP PAL-01, and the OMP 1S sterilizer.
• OMP SMUN (Explosive Transport & Storage Container) Mobile container for explosive-material transport and storage, with vibration-absorbent support surface and blast deflection system; ballistic container. For military explosives handling.
• OMP WEST (Weapons Storage Container) ISO 1C 20' air-transportable container for weapons storage in military theatres, equipped with racks for 24 minimi, 12 machine guns, 8 Browning rifles, 300 AR70/90/ARX rifles, and 560 pistols.
• OMP WAMSU (Weapon Maintenance Storage Unit) Self-deploying modular containerized system with three ISO 1C 20' modules (weapon cleaning/maintenance, office shelter, and weapon storage shelter), connected via tunnels with heating, air conditioning, and alarm system.
• OMP RFC 001 (Field Revision Line) Field revision line with ISO 1C containers for vehicle testing, including platforms, test benches, brake testing with electric generator, and mobile brake laboratory.
• OMP TYRE 001 (Tire Maintenance Container) ISO 1C 20' container for toroidal military-vehicle tire maintenance, including tilting vertical/horizontal hydraulic presses and a suitable capacity hoist.
• OMP MCP 001 (Expandable Command Station) Expandable auto-unloading container configured as a command station, featuring TEMPEST Level C shielding and NBC filter with positive internal pressure environment. For military command and control deployments.
• OMP LTFU (Light Transport Container) Light container for equipment transportation and storage, suitable for aircraft-maintenance materials, medical equipment, and technical equipment. Transportable by land, sea, and air on ISO containers, hook-lift platforms, or HCU-6/E pallets.
• Vehicle Inspection Lines Containerized systems for military-vehicle tire changing with toroidal systems, including demountable lines for brake testing, exhaust analysis, headlight alignment, and photometric testing.
• OMP EMP 5KvA GENSET (Military Power Generator) 4 kVA power generator approved for all load conditions and approved fuels. Cold start to -35°C, operation to +49°C. MIL-STD-461G EMC compliant with automatic refueling from external tanks. Sold to defense and field-camp customers.
• OMP A.T.ISOL (Aircraft Transit Isolator) Aircraft Transit Isolator for safe air-transport of patients with highly contagious diseases. Features special PVC envelope, negative-pressure environment, and HEPA filters. Certified for transport on C-130J, C-27, and Boeing KC-767 military aircraft; supplied to various NATO-area air forces. Used in MEDEVAC missions.
• OMP S.T.ISOL. (Ambulance Transport Stretcher) Ambulance transport stretcher for patients with highly contagious diseases, featuring special PVC envelope, negative pressure, HEPA filters, and certified self-loading stretcher. Transferable from the OMP A.T.ISOL aircraft isolator to smaller carriers.
• BIOX.Suite (Biocontainment Chambers) Biocontainment chambers that convert a standard hospital room into a completely isolated environment in minutes. GMP standard for military applications. Features 99.995% HEPA filters, negative pressure, and waterproof floor; mounted in minutes. For isolation rooms, mobile triage, and temporary laboratories.
• OMP GREEN-GO (Hospital Waste Sterilizer) Hospital infectious-waste sterilization and shredding system reaching 150°C with 15 kg/h treatment capacity. Mounted on an LD3 module with a trailer for air and road transport. For military and field-hospital waste handling.
• Hospital Waste Treatment System Sterilization facilities for infectious hazardous waste (CER 18.01.03) including anatomical pieces, biological liquids, plastics, glass, and small metals. Installed on LD3 modules for air/road transport. For operating-room waste in operational theatres and disaster management.
• OMP Training Training courses on the use and maintenance of OMP systems and devices with attendance certificates. Theoretical and practical training delivered at OMP facilities or customer premises. For defense customers and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 70 field water purification units in service since 2003 in remote operational theaters
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• North-Eastern Italy Industrial NetworkminorOthersOMP Engineering leverages the industrial fabric of North-Eastern Italy (the Veneto region) and years of commercial success to build partnerships with local suppliers and partners. The company states 'we are convinced that to develop great projects you need great partners' and has developed numerous partnerships through this regional industrial ecosystem. No specific named partners are disclosed on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Norwegian defense and aerospace company with integrated systems for NATO and Scandinavian armed forces. Comparable to OMP as a Nordic/NATO defense supplier into the same customer base.
• Saab: Swedish defense and aerospace company serving Scandinavian and NATO customers with integrated defense solutions. Comparable to OMP as a non-US supplier into the same NATO customer ecosystem.
• Leonardo: Italian defense and aerospace prime with broad portfolio spanning helicopters, electronics, and integrated defense systems. Competitor/partner for major Italian MOD framework contracts where OMP might serve as a sub-supplier.
• Thales: French defense electronics and systems prime with communications, command/control, and field infrastructure offerings. Comparable to OMP in NATO defense ministry customers and in the mobile communications/ATC segment.
• KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann): German defense manufacturer specializing in armored vehicles, military bridges, and integrated field systems. Comparable to OMP in serving European NATO armies with ruggedized field-deployable equipment.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with significant land systems and integrated logistics offerings. Serves many of the same UK and NATO defense ministry customers as OMP at the platform and integrated-system level.
• Nexter (KNDS): French armored vehicle and defense systems manufacturer (now part of KNDS). Competes with OMP in French and allied military field infrastructure programs, particularly for land army contracts.
• Rheinmetall: Large German defense prime with mobile field camps, NBC protection, and containerized systems. Competes with OMP in integrated life support for NATO militaries but at vastly greater scale and with broader product portfolios.

Direct peers

• RUAG: Swiss defense and aerospace company with integrated logistics, mobile shelters, and field infrastructure products. Closest direct competitor to OMP in the containerized military life support niche serving European armies.

Regional players

• IVECO Defence Vehicles: Italian military vehicle manufacturer (part of Iveco Group) supplying the Italian Army and other NATO forces. Domestic peer that competes for similar Italian defense procurement budgets and customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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