Omni Containment Systems

What Omni Containment Systems does

Omni Containment Systems, LLC is a privately held Elgin, Illinois-based designer and manufacturer of grease containment and kitchen exhaust cleaning equipment for commercial food service operations. Founded in 1985 by Kevin Chwala and still family-controlled, the company holds six patents covering rooftop grease containment units (Grease Gutter, Roof Guardian, The Grease Box, Lane Guard), NFPA 96-compliant fan hinging systems (Super Hinge, Quick Fit Super Hinge, Econo Hinge), duct access doors (Access Armor with Cam-Lock), and proprietary hydrophobic filter media that selectively absorbs fats, oils, and grease while allowing water to pass through. The core technology differentiator is a hydrophobic filtration chemistry paired with a patent-pending filter-free Exhaust Fan Interceptor 360 (EFI) design, with stated EPA wastewater compliance and fire ratings exceeding NFPA 96 requirements.

The company generates revenue primarily through quote-based hardware sales of containment units and accessories, supplemented by a recurring revenue stream from proprietary replacement filters and consumables (Fill-More Grease Booms, Roof Guardian filters, Grease Pillows, Lane Guard filters). Since 2024, Omni has expanded its product surface via a strategic partnership with Spain-based TEINNOVA, distributing the TEGRAS kitchen exhaust cleaning system (active foam generators, robotic brushing systems, Comegras chemistry) and TECAI HVAC duct cleaning equipment across North America. The go-to-market model combines an authorized distributor and service partner network of 900+ organizations globally with direct enterprise sales and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (omni-supply.com).

Omni's customer base spans quick-service, fast-casual, casual, and family dining chains (Dairy Queen, Buffalo Wild Wings, Hooters, Golden Corral, Fatburger, Fuddruckers, Abuelos, The Habit Burger Grill, Huddle House, Country Kitchen), food processing facilities, kitchen exhaust cleaning (KEC) service professionals, and HVAC cleaning providers. The company claims 20,000+ end-customers served globally and positions its product line as the most comprehensive NFPA 96-compliant grease containment offering in the market, with TEINNOVA's TECAI equipment deployed in 70+ countries.

Name

Omni Containment Systems

Legal name

Omni Containment Systems, LLC

Website

https://omnicontainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Omni Containment Systems designs and manufactures patented rooftop grease containment units, NFPA 96-compliant fan hinges, duct access doors, and hydrophobic replacement filters for commercial kitchens, serving 20,000+ restaurants, food processors, and kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals globally through 900+ distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (Hoods/Make-Up Air/Grease Duct) (IMADANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Kitchen Hood & Exhaust Cleaning (HSAOAIAG), Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN)

Keywords

• Grease containment systems
• Commercial kitchen exhaust
• Fan hinging solutions
• Kitchen duct cleaning
• HVAC duct cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Grease Containment Products: Sale of proprietary grease containment systems including Grease Gutter, Roof Guardian, The Grease Box, and EFI. These are manufactured rooftop units and accessories for commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
2. Fan Hinging Solutions: Sale of NFPA 96 compliant hinge kits including Super Hinge, Quick Fit Super Hinge, and Econo Hinge for rooftop exhaust fans.
3. Replacement Filters and Accessories: Recurring revenue from replacement hydrophobic filters, Grease Booms, Grease Pillows, and accessories like Grease Away and Grease Comb.
4. TEGRAS and TECAI Equipment: Sale of kitchen exhaust and HVAC duct cleaning equipment systems through TEINNOVA partnership, including iFoam Pro, iFoam Compact, iBrush, Forte, and MultiPro robotic cleaning systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omni Containment Systems designs, manufactures, and distributes rooftop grease containment systems, NFPA 96-compliant fan hinging solutions, duct access doors, and replacement hydrophobic filters for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Through its TEGRAS and TECAI sub-brands (via TEINNOVA partnership), the company also offers kitchen exhaust cleaning equipment, robotic brushing systems, active foam chemistry, and HVAC duct cleaning tools.

Product overview

Omni Containment Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of grease containment and duct cleaning solutions for commercial kitchens. The core Omni Containment line includes five distinct rooftop grease containment systems (Grease Gutter, Roof Guardian, The Grease Box, EFI, Grease Gutter SideKick), fan hinging solutions (Super Hinge, Quick Fit Super Hinge, Econo Hinge), Access Armor duct access doors, and replacement filters featuring proprietary hydrophobic technology. The TEGRAS sub-brand (via partnership with Teinnova, Spain) provides a complete kitchen exhaust cleaning system including iFoam Pro/Compact foam generators, iBrush/Forte/MultiPro robotic brushing systems, and Comegras active foam chemistry. The TECAI sub-brand (also via Teinnova) offers HVAC/air duct cleaning equipment with brushing systems, air injection technology, and video inspection tools. The company holds six patents and serves over 20,000 restaurants and food processing facilities globally through 900+ distribution and service partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEGRAS: Kitchen exhaust cleaning system using active foam technology, robotic brushing equipment, and high-performance cleaning chemistry for commercial kitchen hoods, ducts, and rooftop exhaust fans.
• TECAI

Products and services

• Grease Gutter High-capacity, four-sided rooftop grease containment system with compact four-inch width and an easy-to-replace hydrophobic filter. Made in USA with UL-approved materials, designed for commercial kitchen exhaust fans.
• Roof Guardian Five-layered grease filtration system providing 360-degree protection around rooftop exhaust fans. Sits two inches above the roof on corner and center support legs for easy inspection.
• The Grease Box Enclosed, weatherproof and windproof rooftop grease containment unit made from 22-gauge galvanized sheet metal. Uses slide-out trays with hydrophobic grease pillows.
• Exhaust Fan Interceptor 360 (EFI) Patent-pending filter-free rooftop grease management solution that captures fats, oils, and grease while allowing rainwater to escape freely. Processes rainwater and facilitates wash water recovery.
• Grease Gutter SideKick Single-sided Grease Gutter variant with four-inch compact width for applications where other units will not fit. Features easy-to-replace filter and UL-approved materials.
• Lane Guard Low-profile pavement protection system that traps grease spills and oil leaks in dumpster corrals and drive-thru lanes. Hydrophobic absorbent center contains up to five gallons of liquids.
• Super Hinge Patented NFPA 96-compliant fan hinge providing access to rooftop up-blast exhaust fans. Includes the Service Hold Open Retention System and an L-bracket for reinforcing damaged fans; extends fan housing life.
• Quick Fit Super Hinge Patented quick-mount hinge system allowing single-user installation while the fan is running. Fits fan bases from 10 to 45 square inches and includes a built-in service hold-open retainer.
• Econo Hinge Cost-effective hinge for smaller fans weighing less than 25 pounds. Features Quick Fit mounting system for installation while fan is running. Made in USA.
• Access Armor Patented duct access door with Cam-Lock design eliminating loose hardware. Exceeds NFPA 96 and UL specifications with a 2300-degree fire rating. Made from 304 stainless steel.
• Access Armor Fire Wrap Hold Down Shield Accessory that attaches to Access Armor panels to locate duct access points covered by fire wrap. Trimable at 1-inch intervals and accommodates different fire wrap thicknesses.
• Fill-More Grease Boom Hydrophobic replacement filter for Grease Gutter systems. Absorbs only fat-based oils, not precipitation. Features flame and UV-resistant outer skin and proprietary grease-neutralizing additive. Holds up to 5 gallons of grease discharge.
• Roof Guardian Replacement Filters Five-layered filtration replacement filters for Roof Guardian systems. Includes a fire barrier layer rated for continuous temperatures of 1000 degrees. Available in all sizes for any brand of roof-mounted ventilator grease containment.
• Grease Pillow Advanced Driploc Replacement filters for Driploc Grease Containment System. Made from 100% recycled hydrophobic materials with biodegradable grease neutralizers. Retains up to 8 times its weight in grease.
• Small Universal Filters 6 x 15 Universal pillows designed to fit factory exhaust fan drip trays. Made from recycled hydrophobic materials with biodegradable grease neutralizers. Holds up to 8 times weight in grease.
• Lane Guard Replacement Filter Replacement hydrophobic absorbent for the Lane Guard pavement protection system. Holds up to five gallons of petroleum and fat-based liquids. Made in USA with UL-approved materials.
• TEGRAS Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning System Comprehensive kitchen exhaust cleaning system using active foam technology based on the Sinner Circle (Mechanical Action, Chemical Product, Temperature, Time). Includes foam generators, robotic brushing systems, and cleaning chemistry. Manufactured by Teinnova in Spain and distributed by Omni in North America.
• TECAI Air Duct Cleaning System Advanced HVAC duct cleaning equipment featuring cutting-edge brushing systems, compressed air injection, robotic technology, and video inspection. Developed by TEINNOVA with over 15 years of practical experience; successfully used in over 70 countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• TEGRAS system reduces cleaning time by up to three times
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TEINNOVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TEINNOVA enables Omni Containment Systems to expand into kitchen exhaust cleaning and HVAC cleaning industries. TEINNOVA manufactures the TEGRAS and TECAI product lines which Omni distributes. TEINNOVA is based in Spain and their products are used successfully in over 70 countries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AAON: AAON manufactures commercial HVAC and air handling units, including custom and semi-custom equipment for non-residential applications. While not a pure kitchen-exhaust player, it competes for the same rooftop equipment spend at commercial customer sites and offers overlapping commercial ventilation capabilities.
• Greenheck Group: Greenheck is the largest US manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment, including fans, dampers, and kitchen exhaust systems. It serves the same commercial kitchen exhaust end market as Omni but at significantly broader scale and with a much wider product portfolio.
• Loren Cook Company: Loren Cook manufactures commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and related ventilation products. It supplies fans used in commercial kitchen exhaust systems, competing in the upstream equipment category that Omni's fan hinges and containment systems are designed to attach to and protect.
• Kidde Fire Systems (formerly Ansul): Kidde/Ansul is a major manufacturer of special hazard fire suppression systems, including kitchen hood suppression systems required by NFPA 96. It addresses the same fire-safety-driven compliance need at commercial kitchen sites, though as part of a much broader fire protection portfolio.

Direct peers

• CaptiveAire: CaptiveAire is a leading US manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, including hoods, fans, and ductwork for restaurants and food service. It directly overlaps with Omni's commercial kitchen exhaust product line and serves the same QSR and casual dining customer base, making it the closest scale competitor.
• Halton Group: Halton is a global manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation, exhaust hoods, and indoor air solutions for foodservice and healthcare. Its commercial kitchen ventilation portfolio directly competes with Omni's containment and exhaust accessory products for the same restaurant and food processing end markets.
• Restaurant Technologies Inc: Restaurant Technologies provides commercial kitchen services and equipment, including automated cooking oil management, hood cleaning, and grease-handling solutions for QSR and casual dining chains. It targets the same restaurant customer base with adjacent grease and exhaust-related offerings.

Others

• TEINNOVA: TEINNOVA is the Spain-based manufacturer of the TEGRAS and TECAI product lines that Omni distributes in North America under its 2024 partnership. While a partner rather than a competitor, TEINNOVA would be a direct competitor in kitchen exhaust and HVAC duct cleaning equipment in any market where the partnership does not cover.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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