Birmingham, AL. (April 16, 2018) – O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Mattson to General Manager of Iowa Laser Technology (ILT), a division of OMS in Cedar Falls. Iowa Laser, a part of O’Neal Manufacturing Services, presents a multi-disciplinary manufacturing facility, offering automated sheet/plate laser cutting, laser tube cutting, laser welding, CNC forming, conventional and robotic welding, CNC machining, and complete manufacturing engineering services.
Mattson came to ILT in 1994 after actively serving eight years with the U.S. Air Force. He began his manufacturing career in the maintenance department and worked in multiple divisions at ILT with Production Manager being his most current position. Mattson’s leadership skills were quickly recognized.
“From the first day I got here, Jim’s leadership and knowledge were very obvious to me. He has the background and the understanding of what it takes to make this facility successful, that’s what makes him an obvious choice to proceed me as the General Manager here at Iowa.” As per former Cedar Falls General Manager, Matt Moon.
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About Iowa Laser Technology
Iowa Laser serves its customers with a defined reputation of delivering quality and innovation in metal fabrication. Iowa Laser, a part of O’Neal Manufacturing Services, presents a multi-disciplinary manufacturing facility, offering automated sheet/plate laser cutting, laser tube cutting, laser welding, CNC forming, conventional and robotic welding, CNC machining, and complete manufacturing engineering services.
About O’Neal Manufacturing Services
O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS), an O’Neal Industries affiliate company, is a supplier of fabricated metal components and welded assemblies. OMS provides highly integrated, comprehensive manufacturing solutions to customers who build equipment and manage projects – ranging from locomotives to forklifts and bulldozers to power generation equipment. Founded in 1921, OMS contract metal fabrication offerings include steel fabrication, tube processing, plasma cutting & laser cutting, metal forming, welding, machining and more to support global OEMs in North America.
About O’Neal Industries
O’Neal Industries (ONI) is the largest family-owned group of metals service centers in the United States. Composed of six leading brands and generating sales of $2.2 billion in 2017, ONI is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has more than 80 specialized facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.onealind.com.