OMI founded

Ecosorb technical research completed

Consumer brand,
Fresh Wave, launched

First major retailers began
selling Fresh Wave

Rising Sun plant opened

Fresh Wave launched in the Hardware Division

Patented in the U.S. & Australia

Fresh Wave available at
Bed Bath & Beyond

Commercial brand, Fresh Wave IAQ, launched

Deals with Hertz & Merry Maids inked

Fresh Wave IAQ received Safer Choice
recognition from the EPA

Fresh Wave launched in Europe

Deals signed with the Chicago Bears, Buy Buy Baby, Harris Teeter, Medline & Service Master

Ecosorb Spray Gel won Environmental Protection’s New Product of the Year Award

Signed sponsorship agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks

OMI begins partnership with Horizons for Youth

Rising Sun expansion completed, doubling the facility

Fresh Wave launched in Japan

Jan/San distributor network launched

Fresh Wave available at Meijer

Fresh Wave test launch at Target

OMI featured on Inc. 500/5000 list

Fresh Wave Auto and Fresh Wave Sport launched

Fresh Wave IAQ gained new distributors Waxie & Grainger

Fresh Wave in Wegmans & HEB

Fresh Wave available at Costco

OMI received Horizons for Youth – Community Partnership Award

Fresh Wave rebranded and launched in 1300 Target stores

OMI launched Ecosorb Custom Blend Program at World of Asphalt

Ecosorb won Asphalt Contractor’s Editor’s Choice Award

Fresh Wave IAQ won Sanitary Maintenance Magazine Distributors Award for the 3rd year

Fresh Wave available at Lowes

OMI’s 25th Anniversary celebrated

Fresh Wave Lavender collection launched