METALTECH-OMEGA is a privately-owned Canadian company with two distinct brands, covering two different markets but united by the same components: steel products and the design of new models that elevate these markets to a higher level.
Metaltech-Omega
1960
The beginnings
METALTECH saw the day in a small building among farmers between two corn fields on Saint-Elzéar Road in Laval. Despite a rather modest start, hard work, product quality, customer oriented and innovation have transformed the company to become the largest scaffolding manufacturer in Canada.
1992
The art of blending in!
Following a trip to Europe, the President fell under the charm of the elegance of welded mesh fencing, it’s the beginning of the new welded wire fencing systems in Canada and the United States. The Omega-shaped (Ω) post of the time, the last letter of the Greek alphabet, influences the choice of the name of this new fence system. From its appearance in North America, these elegant, discreet and non-obstructive fences harmonize well with both traditional and modern architecture. Just like the Kleenex brand which is the reference for tissue paper … The OMEGA II fence systems are the reference of the welded wire fence.
1993
Now available at hardware stores
METALTECH offers scaffolding products in all big box Canadian hardware store. Scaffolding is introduced for small entrepreneurs, but also for individuals who are increasingly numerous to take charge of their own renovation projects. This is a first in the field of scaffolding and a success when introducing a scaffolding product into retail stores!
Sales of the “Mini” explode with its printed box full color life-size. It’s a first in this area.
1996
Expansion in the United States
Opening of a warehouse in Florida.
1997
The needs are great in the west
Opening of warehouses in Toronto and Calgary.
2002
Two trademarks under a single name
Combining the activities of METALTECH and OMEGA II, led to the emergence of METALTECH-OMEGA Inc.
2005
The telescopic ladder
METALTECH-OMEGA becomes the authorized distributor of the telescopic ladder in Canada, innovating by propelling the new product into Canadian homes with multiple TV and radio advertising campaigns.
2007
The family gets bigger
Expansion of the offices at METALTECH-OMEGA plus, the 20,000 sq.ft. plant.
2008
The SaferStack® innovation
METALTECH still stands out with its new innovation brand: “Saferstack”, the biggest innovation in the scaffolding industry since the invention of the frame itself, offering both safety and economy of transport and storage space.
2012
Local production
First manufacturer in Canada to do reshoring of the production of its scaffolding products for masons.
2013
BuildMan™ Grade
Arrival of the new BuildMan™ product line. Range of products for the industrialist in the plasterboard market.
2014
New at Omega II
OMEGA II is expanding its product range by adding rectangular and square lattice panels (OMEGA 10 and OMEGA 20) and louver type panels (OMEGA 80 and OMEGA 100).
2015
Expansion in Laval
The demand for customized projects is increasing and space is running out … METALTECH-OMEGA is opening a second plant in Laval.
2016
Security at its maximum
OMEGA II adds a new high security panel, OMEGA MAX.
2017
Access Solutions with Engineering Service
Metaltech offers aluminum access solutions, standard and customized products.
2019
Everywhere in the United States
In order to meet the growing demand of the United States, METALTECH serves customers from 11 warehouses located in the United States.