Specialists in public
seating with over 60
years of experience
OMK was formed in 1965 by Rodney Kinsman RDI. Working with the world’s leading architects, operators and specifiers our experienced design team have developed a focused range of seating systems to enhance public spaces.
As a design-led company we strive to innovate and have been responsible for many of advancements within our sector, using new technology and fresh thinking to benefit passengers and operators alike.
Our office is located in central London where we manage global sales, design and production.
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1965
Rodney Kinsman graduates from the Central School of Art and Design and establishes OMK.
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1972
Omkstak launched, 1M chairs will go on to be sold.
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1981
TRANSIT seating system designed for Gatwick Airport.
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1989
TRAX designed for British Rail Intercity lines.
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1990
Rodney Kinsman appointed Royal Designer for Industry.
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1992
SEVILLE designed for the British pavilion at the Seville Expo.
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2022
METRO naturally dynamic seating launched
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2019
BRIDGE work and charging table launched.
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2016
OMK wins Queen’s Award for Export.
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2015
FLITE seating system launched and wins Design Guild Mark Award.
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2006
Rodney Kinsman RDI awarded The Prince Philip Designers Prize.
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1999
SEVILLE wins Design Council Millennium Product Award.
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1965
Rodney Kinsman graduates from the Central School of Art and Design and establishes OMK.
-
1972
Omkstak launched, 1M chairs will go on to be sold.
-
1981
TRANSIT seating system designed for Gatwick Airport.
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1989
TRAX designed for British Rail Intercity lines.
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1990
Rodney Kinsman appointed Royal Designer for Industry.
-
1992
SEVILLE designed for the British pavilion at the Seville Expo.
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1999
SEVILLE wins Design Council Millennium Product Award.
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2006
Rodney Kinsman RDI awarded The Prince Philip Designers Prize.
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2015
FLITE seating system launched and wins Design Guild Mark Award.
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2016
OMK wins Queen’s Award for Export.
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2019
BRIDGE work and charging table launched.
-
2022
METRO naturally dynamic seating launched
Our responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility is about understanding our impact on the wider world and how we can leverage this impact in a positive way.
We recognise 5 key areas that contribute to corporate social responsibility: our customers, our people, our local communities, our suppliers and our environment.
