OMTEC

What OMTEC does

OMTEC Corp, founded in 1984 by Camillo Masciarelli in Marlborough, Massachusetts, manufactures pneumatic pop-up ball transfer units, ergonomic workstations, and related material handling equipment. The company is one of only two firms worldwide that produce pneumatic pop-up ball transfer technology, with its core IP patented across 21 countries. Its product portfolio centers on air-powered retractable ball transfer units (the PBT-1 line, including DP, SS, ESD, and high-temperature TMP variants) that raise above a work surface to enable multidirectional movement of items and retract flush for stable positioning, operating at 50 PSI with minimal air consumption. Complementary lines include fixed ball transfers (F1), positioner pads (PPD), pop-up skate wheels (PSW), ESD ground units (PUG), and the CM and Ohm-Stat WB series workstations rated up to 2,000 lb capacity for general industrial and Class Zero/RoHS-compliant electronics environments.

The business operates on a direct-sales, quote-based model with no published list pricing or third-party distributors. Customers request quotes via phone (508-481-3322), email ([email protected]), or online application worksheets that capture specifications for custom ball patterns, sizes, and material choices. OMTEC sells primarily into North American enterprise accounts across six verticals — manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace — with named customers including Intel, W.L. Gore, Raytheon, McKesson, and Southern Conveyor. Product integration partnerships with Southworth, Hytrol, Omnitrack, and Bostontec extend OMTEC's reach into conveyor and turntable-based work cells without an external sales force.

OMTEC is a privately held, family-owned business that transitioned to second-generation leadership after founder Camillo Masciarelli passed away in late 2010; operations are currently overseen by his eldest son, Shawn Masciarelli. The company has remained independent with no disclosed outside investors, PE, or VC involvement, no subsidiaries, and no parent entity. Its competitive position rests on proprietary patented technology, four decades of accumulated application engineering, and long-tenured customer relationships rather than scale, network effects, or recurring software revenue.

Name

OMTEC

Legal name

Omtec Corp

Website

https://omtec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OMTEC Corp manufactures patented pneumatic pop-up ball transfer units and ergonomic workstations for industrial assembly and material handling, serving enterprise customers across electronics, aerospace, pharmaceutical distribution, and general manufacturing through direct quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690)

akta.pro primary industry

Motor Drive & Motion Control Electronics Manufacturing Services (VFDs, servo drives, controllers) (IMAGAGAJ)

Keywords

• Ball transfer units
• Ergonomic material handling
• Industrial workstations
• ESD workbenches
• Pneumatic transfer equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: OMTEC generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical material handling equipment including pop-up ball transfer units, ball transfer tables, workbenches, and accessories. Products are sold directly to industrial customers with custom configurations and quote-based pricing.
2. Custom Solutions and Engineering: The company provides customized product design and engineering services, creating tailored ball transfer tables and workstations to meet specific customer application requirements. This includes custom sizing, ball patterns, and integration with existing systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OMTEC manufactures and sells ergonomic material handling equipment, primarily pneumatic pop-up ball transfer units, fixed ball transfers, positioner pads, skate wheels, insert wheels/rollers, and ESD ground units. These components are integrated into custom ball transfer tables, roller conveyor integration strips, and complete CM and Ohm-Stat industrial workbenches. Products are built to specification for industrial B2B customers and sold via direct quote-based sales.

Product overview

OMTEC manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of ergonomic material handling equipment centered around pneumatic ball transfer technology. The core product line includes Pop Up Ball Transfer (PBT) units in multiple variants (DP, SS, ESD, TMP), Positioner Pads (PPD), Fixed Ball Transfers (F1), Skate Wheels (PSW), and ESD Ground Units (PUG). These are complemented by Insert Wheels and Insert Rollers for fixed material movement, and Pop Up Ball Transfer Strips for conveyor integration. The company also produces complete work solutions including Ball Transfer Table Workbench Tops, F1 Conveyor Tables, and Workbench Tops in various materials. Workstation product lines include the CM Series (CM500, CM1000, CM2000, CM3000) for general industrial use and the Ohm-Stat WB Series (WB-5010, WB-5020, WB-5030) for ESD-sensitive environments. Supporting products include LED Universal Workstation Lights and a full range of pneumatic tee fittings and accessories (PT, RS, MA, MP, M, MTA, MT series). The modular product architecture allows customers to combine ball transfers, positioner pads, insert wheels/rollers, and ESD grounding devices to create customized material handling solutions tailored to specific industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PBT-1 Pop Up Ball Transfer Pneumatic pop-up ball transfer unit that raises above the surface to easily move items on and off work surfaces with multidirectional capability. Operates at 50 PSI with 50 lb capacity. For industrial B2B assembly and material handling lines.
• PBT-1-DP Pop Up Ball Transfer Pop-up ball transfer with 1" Delrin/Nylon main ball and 440 stainless steel secondary balls for general material handling applications.
• PBT-1-SS Pop Up Ball Transfer Stainless steel pop-up ball transfer for corrosive environments with 1" 440 stainless steel main ball and secondary balls.
• PBT-1-TMP High-Temperature Pop Up Ball Transfer High-temperature pop-up ball transfer with Viton seal and 440 stainless steel balls, rated for operation up to 450°F.
• PBT-1-ESD Pop Up Ball Transfer ESD-safe pop-up ball transfer with fusion-welded threaded brass stem and nut to dissipate static electricity for electronics manufacturing environments.
• PPD-1 Positioner Pads Pneumatic positioner pads that raise and securely hold items in place during assembly or inspection tasks. 20 lb capacity per pad at 50 PSI. Designed to combine with other OMTEC ergonomic transfers.
• F1 Fixed Ball Transfers (Flange Mount) Fixed ball transfers for permanent mounting in industrial workbenches. Available in steel, stainless steel, and plastic. 50 lb capacity with customizable shapes and patterns.
• F1-SS Fixed Ball Transfer Stainless steel fixed ball transfer with 1" main ball and 440 stainless steel secondary balls for retro-fitting existing industrial workbenches.
• PSW-1 Pop Up Skate Wheels Pneumatic pop-up skate wheels for linear product movement with larger surface area than ball transfers; ideal for pallet transfers. 50 lb capacity.
• PUG Pop Up ESD Ground Unit Pneumatic ESD grounding device with spring-loaded brass pin maintaining constant contact with grounded products. Converts non-ESD environments into safe areas for sensitive electronics.
• Insert Wheels Non-retractable insert wheels for workbench/tabletop applications with 0.875" galvanized steel wheel and steel ball bearing. 50 lb capacity, available in standard or ESD black.
• Insert Rollers Non-retractable rollers for unidirectional movement on workbenches and tables. 0.75" diameter galvanized steel, 30 lb capacity, lengths 2.625" to 20" with optional ESD end caps.
• Pop Up Ball Transfer Strips Pre-fabricated strips with integrated pneumatic pop-up ball transfers for roller conveyor integration. Customizable length, single air feed line, designed for 90-degree conveyor transfers.
• PBT Ball Transfer & PPD Positioner Pad Strips Pre-fabricated strips integrating pop-up ball transfers and positioner pads for conveyor and assembly applications.
• PPD Positioner Pad Strips Strip-format pre-fabricated positioner pads for conveyor and assembly line integration.
• PBT Ball Transfer Table Workbench Tops Custom workbench surfaces integrated with pop-up ball transfer systems. Available in any size or shape with metal, wood, wood composite, plastic, or plastic-laminated surfaces.
• F1 Conveyor Table Pre-configured ball transfer table with fixed F1 flange mount ball transfers. Customizable dimensions and ball transfer patterns for inspection, assembly, and packing stations.
• Ball Transfer Capacity Reference Reference resource for ball transfer load capacity specifications supporting product selection.
• Workbench Tops Replacement and upgrade workbench surfaces in laminate, hardwood, steel, and other materials. Customizable sizes and finishes with ESD and anti-static options.
• Workstation CM500 Light-duty aluminum workstation with heavy-duty extruded aluminum frame. Available in 36x80" or 48x80" sizes with optional accessories including tote bin rail, shelf, tool/power rail, LED overhead light, monitor arm, and keyboard/mouse tray.
• Workstation CM1000 Heavy-duty aluminum workbench with 2000 lb capacity and ±3" height adjustment. Optional hand crank or electric hydraulic adjustment. Sizes from 24x48" to 36x96".
• Workstation CM2000 Heavy-duty aluminum workstation with 2000 lb capacity, overhead adjustable shelf, and integrated power rail. Widths 24"-36", lengths 48"-96". Optional electric/hydraulic adjustment.
• Workstation CM3000 Heavy-duty aluminum adjustable workbench with 2000 lb capacity, ±3" height adjustment, LED overhead light, tool rail, power rail, overhead adjustable shelf, and tote bin rail option.
• Ohm-Stat Workbench WB-5010 Heavy-duty ESD workbench with 2000 lb capacity. Features ground cord, wrist strap, and Ultimat I static dissipative table mat. Conforms to Class Zero and RoHS requirements. Sizes 24x48" to 36x96".
• Ohm-Stat Workbench WB-5020 Heavy-duty ESD workbench with 2000 lb capacity, power rail, and overhead adjustable shelf. Conforms to Class Zero and RoHS requirements. Includes ground cord, wrist strap, and Ultimat I static dissipative surface.
• Ohm-Stat Workbench WB-5030 Heavy-duty ESD workbench with 2000 lb capacity, LED overhead light, overhead adjustable shelf, tool rail, and power rail. Conforms to Class Zero and RoHS requirements.
• LED Universal Workstation Lights 48" LED light kit with 2x 18W bulbs producing 4000K natural white light at 1800 lumens each. 110-120V with motion sensor, adjustable dimmer, and multiple mounting brackets.
• Custom Solutions and Engineering Services Tailored product design and engineering services for custom ball transfer tables and workstations. Includes custom sizing, ball patterns, and integration with existing systems based on application worksheets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced worker fatigue and MSD injuries through ergonomic material handling
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BostonteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration to develop industrial workbench turntables, combining Omtec's ball transfer expertise with Bostontec's turntable technology. Specifically designed for dynamic assembly and ESD station requirements in industrial environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lista International: Manufacturer of industrial workstations, workbenches, and modular storage used in manufacturing and assembly operations. Competes with OMTEC's CM-series and ESD workbench lines for the same industrial ergonomics and assembly-line customer base.
• Southworth Products: Manufacturer of lifting, positioning, and material handling equipment, and a disclosed OMTEC integration partner. Comparable as an adjacent material handling vendor whose products integrate with OMTEC workstations and ball transfer tables.
• Hytrol Conveyor: Major US conveyor systems integrator and a disclosed OMTEC integration partner. Comparable as an adjacent material handling supplier whose conveyor systems frequently integrate OMTEC's pop-up ball transfer strips and workbench solutions.
• Bishop-Wisecarver: Manufacturer of ball transfer units, linear guide bearings, and motion components used in industrial assembly and material handling. Directly comparable as a competing ball transfer and motion component supplier targeting the same industrial workstation and conveyor integration use cases as OMTEC.
• Eagle Group: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial workstations, workbenches, and material handling equipment. Comparable to OMTEC's workstation product family for industrial, food service, and assembly environments.
• IAC Industries: Producer of industrial workstations, assembly benches, and production furniture. Directly comparable to OMTEC's CM and Ohm-Stat workstation lines for assembly, inspection, and packaging applications in US manufacturing.
• Bostontec: Manufacturer of industrial workbench turntables and a core strategic co-development partner of OMTEC. Directly comparable as a peer in industrial workstations and ESD-protected assembly stations, with an explicit partnership relationship.
• Dorner: US-based conveyor systems manufacturer serving industrial, food, packaging, and assembly automation markets. Comparable as an adjacent material handling and conveyor integration player where OMTEC's ball transfer strips are commonly specified into Dorner-style conveyor lines.
• Treston: Industrial workstations, ESD workbenches, and modular furniture for electronics and light manufacturing. Directly comparable to OMTEC's CM-series workstations and Ohm-Stat ESD line, serving the same electronics-assembly and industrial ergonomics buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Interroll: Global material handling incumbent offering rollers, drum motors, conveyors, and pallet-handling systems at much larger scale. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same conveyor and material handling space where OMTEC's niche ball transfer components are integrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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