OMNI Industries Limited closed 2025 on a strong financial footing, delivering double-digit revenue growth as post-hurricane reconstruction activity and steady construction demand fuelled its performance.

Full-year revenue totalled $2.19 billion, a 14 per cent increase over the $1.92 billion recorded in 2024. The improvement was underpinned by consistent activity in the construction sector, strategic investments in plant modernisation and a sharp rise in domestic orders following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This, even as the thermoplastics manufacturer continued to contend with global logistics disruptions, foreign exchange volatility and elevated import costs.

With its Twickenham Park-based operations left largely unscathed by the Category 5 storm, the company said its ability to resume full production within days enabled it to quickly support national rebuilding efforts.

According to Managing Director Patrick Kumst, the company’s deliberate focus on upgrading equipment and controlling costs positioned it to respond decisively when the October 28, 2025 disaster struck.

“We spent most of the year focusing on upgrading our equipment and keeping costs down. So, we were in a good position throughout the year. When Hurricane Melissa hit, demand for our construction products jumped significantly. We pushed our manufacturing to capacity to meet the national demand, and we were also donating these critical materials as part of our way of giving back,” he said.

“While we’re proud to have earmarked $10 million for direct relief aid, I think our biggest contribution was operational. It was keeping our machines running to ensure that Jamaica had the products and materials needed to get back on its feet,” he added.

In the immediate aftermath of the hurricane, which left thousands homeless in western Jamaica, the company ramped up production and distribution of essential construction materials, including zinc and PVC pipes, to help accelerate rebuilding efforts.

The impact of reconstruction activity was especially evident in the final quarter. Omni recorded revenue of $616 million in the last three months of 2025, a 50 per cent increase over the $410 million posted in the corresponding period of 2024, as infrastructure projects and rebuilding activity pushed domestic orders higher.

Gross profit for the full year rose to $891 million from $872 million in 2024, reflecting higher production volumes and improved absorption of fixed manufacturing costs as plants operated near capacity. Net profit climbed 34 per cent to $169.9 million, compared with $126.6 million in the prior year, strengthening the company’s bottom line.

As the company’s investments continued to pay off, management further attributed some of the year’s successes to the onboarding of several new injection moulding machines which strengthened operations. These additions in enhancing throughput and production capabilities contributed to a 37 per cent increase in property, plant and equipment which moved to $603 million at year-end.

During the year, Omni also expanded its regional footprint, entering new markets in Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, and Guyana as part of efforts to diversify revenue streams and strengthen export readiness.

“[The year] 2025 wasn’t an easy year, with higher costs and supply challenges, but our team stayed focused and kept delivering for our customers. Demand remained strong, we invested at the right time, and that helped us maintain steady growth despite the pressures,” Kumst noted as he signalled plans for Omni’s continued expansion and support for national rebuilding efforts.

At the end of 2025 total assets for the company increased to $1.85 billion while inventories rose slightly to $826.8 million — driven by strategic stock-building efforts aimed at further supporting anticipated demand in the post-hurricane recovery phase.

“Going forward into the next financial year, our focus will be on building more capacity, strengthening our export readiness, and continuing to support national rebuilding efforts. With the progress we’ve made and the position we’re in now, we’re confident about growing the business further in Jamaica and across the region,” Kumst stated.

HDPE drain pipes are among Omni’s industrial products in high demand post-hurricane Melissa.