PRECISION HAS
A HISTORY.
From an 85 m² workshop with two employees to a manufacturing operation serving domestic and export markets. The OPM Tooling story began in 1994.
A family-built foundation.
O.P.M. Tooling CC was formed in November 1994 by father-and-son founders Paul and Michael Kliment. The original workshop measured 85 m² and started with two employees, a 25-ton press, milling machine, lathe and drill.
The company’s published history describes expansion into a substantially larger facility and a broader set of manufacturing disciplines — from press tooling to automotive wire harnesses.
From a workshop to wider reach.
Established in November
OPM begins with an 85 m² premises, two employees and a small core machine set.
Quality-system milestones
The company reports implementing the SABS ISO 9002:1994 system in 1998 and ISO 9000:2000 at the end of 2003. These are historical milestones, not current certificate claims.
Supplier recognition
OPM lists General Motors supplier awards during 2012–2015 in its published history.
Exporter recognition
Independent reporting confirms a 2021 small-business exporter award win and a 2022 merit award.
Engineering depth.
OPM’s public company profile records a workspace of approximately 2,000 m², 45 employees and presses ranging from 5 to 200 tons. Figures reflect the published profile and should be reconfirmed if used as present-day counts.
Engineering concept / illustrative only