Specialists in public
seating with over 50
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.

  • 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.

  • #

    1989

    TRAX designed for British Rail Intercity lines.

  • #

    1990

    Rodney Kinsman appointed Royal Designer for Industry.

  • #

    1992

    SEVILLE designed for the British pavilion at the Seville Expo.

  • #

    1999

    SEVILLE wins Design Council Millennium Product Award.

  • #

    2006

    Rodney Kinsman RDI awarded The Prince Philip Designers Prize.

  • #

    2015

    FLITE seating system launched and wins Design Guild Mark Award.

  • #

    2016

    OMK wins Queen’s Award for Export.

  • #

    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.

Download our CSR Policy