(l-r) Stephanie Hernandez, Director of Membership for the Kingsport Chamber; Ruffner Page, President and COO of O'Neal Industries (ONI); Gus Cassida, OMS Regional General Manager for the Kingsport plant; Kent Brown, OMS President and CEO; Craft O'Neal, Chairman and CEO of ONI; Stephen Armstrong, Executive Vice President of ONI; the Hon. Mayor Paul Montgomery; and Vice Mayor Darryl Duncan
O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) held a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the grand opening of its Kingsport, TN, location. OMS offers metal fabrication services such as high-definition plasma cutting, shot blasting and precision machining for large equipment manufacturers in the area.
The opening of O'Neal Manufacturing Services' business in Kingsport marks the company's 10th metal fabrication facility in North America.
Darryl Duncan, Kingsport Vice Mayor, kicked off the celebration, saying: "We appreciate your investment in Kingsport. The value you place on your employees, customers and stakeholders is a testament to why you have been in business for 104 years."
The Hon. Paul Montgomery, Mayor of Kingsport, said: "Manufacturing is the bedrock of our country. Every manufacturing job creates more jobs. We are so glad you picked Kingsport for your 10th site."
Kent Brown, President and CEO of OMS, remarked: "We are glad to be here. We found a state, city and chamber that was willing to work with us. You have all been helpful from the beginning, and we thank you for that."
Gus Cassida, OMS Regional General Manager, hosted the event: "From the moment I first met with the city leadership, their pride in their community was strong," he said. "OMS is a great fit in the city of Kingsport, and I am excited to be a part of their future."
For more information contact:
O'Neal Manufacturing Services
108 Regional Park Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
724-251-2002