Oregon Metal Services
OMS History
Oregon Metal Services is an Oregon-based corporation founded in 1956 as Oregon Metal Slitters. The company was originally located in Portland's industrial district off NW Yeon Avenue. OMS expanded its reach throughout the region, and branched out from its first building on NW Suffolk into a handful of detached warehouse spaces nearby. In 1988 the company's original founder sold OMS to a Japanese trading company, Okura and Co., Ltd.
The late 1990s brought two major changes: relocation and new ownership. To consolidate operations in a single facility rather than multiple buildings scattered around NW Portland, OMS planned a new, larger plant in North Portland's Rivergate area. Soon after construction was completed, Okura (the parent company of OMS) filed for bankruptcy in Japanese court. Okura assets were sold off, including Oregon Metal Slitters which continued to function as an independent entity during this transition.
A Portland-based group won the bidding process, restoring Oregon Metal Slitters to local ownership. Newly located in its Rivergate facility off North Marine Drive, OMS entered its third phase. Since then, the local ownership group has consolidated down to just a single owner, Steven Elorriaga, who is active in the company's daily management and serves as Chairman.
Our most recent phase involves expansions:
2009 - Opened our second warehouse off North Marine Drive
2011 - Added our first out-of-state warehouse in Spokane Valley, Washington
2012 - Expanded main facility to include new 1/2" CTL line
2013 - Invested in Aluminum and Stainless Steel inventory and new "clean" CTL line
2014 - Purchased additional manufacturing plant in NE Portland
2015 - Expanded offsite warehouse to allow for greater railroad receiving traffic
2016 - Hired several new drivers to complement the purchase of three new tractor-trailers
2017 - Hired longtime Northwest regional steel representative Trevor Thies
2017 - Promoted Inside Salesman Karson Kobelin to Inside Sales Manager
2017 - Promoted Stanley Walker to President
2018 - Purchased Laser Cutting Services, Inc. in Tualatin, Oregon
2018 - Hired Connor Johnson and Eddie Trujillo to Inside Sales
2019 - Merged Laser Cutting Services and Oregon Metal Slitters into Oregon Metal Services, Inc.
2019 - Promoted Jodi Santiago to HR Manager
2019 - Relocated Laser Cutting operation to N.Portland
2019 - Added metals industry veteran Mike Williamson to Outside Sales team
2019 - Hired Jackson Olin as Controller
2019 - Hired Northern California Sales Representative, Mishka Myers
Latest News
Taylor Eiesland joins Inside Sales
We're pleased to announce our latest addition to the Inside Sales department, Taylor Eiesland. Welcome, Taylor!
Announcing Oregon Metal Services
Oregon Metal Slitters and Laser Cutting Services, under common ownership since 2018, have combined into Oregon Metal Services.
Partnership with Laser Cutting Services
Ownership of Oregon Metal Slitters has purchased Laser Cutting Services of Tualatin, Oregon.