OMR is a social enterprise and does not rule out the stock market

Omr is opening a new chapter in its history by presenting its first corporate social responsibility report. This is a sign of openness which, as Marco Bonometti, chairman of the Brescia-based group – a supplier to the national and international automotive supply chain – explains, ‘recognises sustainability as a strategic lever for strengthening competitiveness, promoting innovation and contributing to the creation of a more efficient production system’. This voluntary decision (which anticipates European ESG reporting standards) reflects a commitment to self-regulation and discipline which, as Bonometti himself confirms, may eventually lead to the opening up of the company’s share capital to external investors.

“This is undoubtedly a first step on the path towards greater transparency and the ability to explain who we are and what we do,” said Bonometti. “We want to create value together with our entire supply chain through this operational tool, identifying the areas where action is needed on a case-by-case basis. In a rapidly evolving context such as the sector in which we operate, where production scale remains a key factor, it is also strategic to be prepared and open – including, if necessary, to receiving external capital. The stock market represents a significant opportunity in pursuit of a specific objective. Omr undoubtedly wants to grow, organise itself and develop as an organisation, although I remain convinced that as long as internal resources are sufficient, it is not advisable to seek them elsewhere. However, we must not rule out other options and, above all, we must adopt an open mindset, as demonstrated by this latest concrete step taken by Omr.”

Despite the challenges facing the automotive sector, in 2025 Omr recorded an EBITDA of 58 million, equivalent to 11 per cent of turnover – the highest figure in the company’s history – with a net profit of 22 million euros and shareholders’ equity rising to 295 million euros. Turnover, according to figures provided by the company relating to the operations of seven plants (four in Italia and three abroad), stood at 529 million euros. These figures, according to the Group, demonstrate how economic growth and sustainability can reinforce one another. The Brescia-based group’s commitment comes at a time of profound transition and transformation for the automotive industry, particularly for the supply chain. And it is no coincidence that one of the pillars of the strategy presented yesterday by OMR is the progressive development of aluminium-based technologies, a material that makes it possible to reduce the weight of components by up to 40–50 per cent compared with traditional solutions, helping – as the company explains in a statement – to reduce vehicle fuel consumption and emissions and to support the transition to electric mobility.

Specifically, the Sustainability Plan identifies five strategic priorities: decarbonisation, the circular economy, people’s health and safety, a responsible supply chain, and governance.

For this reason, the group continues to invest in the circular economy, prioritising the internal recovery of materials and aiming for ever more efficient resource management. Furthermore, in 2025, the Italian plants consumed over 17,900 MWh of energy from renewable sources, of which more than 2,270 MWh was self-generated via photovoltaic systems, contributing to a 6% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared with the previous year. From a human resources perspective, Omr now has over 4,000 employees worldwide, spread across Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. The report examines a sample of 1,623 employees working in Italia, China, the United States and Morocco, hailing from a total of 47 countries: over 94 per cent of staff are employed on permanent contracts, which, the company explains, confirms its corporate policy focused on job security and the development of skills.