We got confirmation today that the check we received from OMEGA cleared yesterday so our problem/situation with them has been cleared up as for as I'm concerned. Our issue with them has been resolved satisfactory.

Update. We received a check for $10K today from Omega. Will update again later on results, good or bad.

We ordered a unit from Omega in August 2013 and sent a $10,223.80 deposit with the understanding they could deliver in 4-5 weeks. As of December 2013 they had not or could not deliver and it was mutually agreed between myself and Waqas, dealer development with Omega, that the order would be cancelled and money refunded. I did finally receive a check in November 2014 for $10K. I took it to my bank and they sent it to the bank it was drawn on requesting certified funds. We never heard anything back. Greg Pannia has told me he had mailed a replacement check, which hasn't been received. He has told me he was overnighting a check, which hasn't been received. He also reported that Omega did a conversion of a LP unit we purchased from a wholesaler to diesel, then we cancelled the order. This is not a true statement as Omega NEVER did a conversion for us. Only until Forklift Action mentioned us in an article did Greg finally call me to say he thought it had been taken care of. My understanding is I'm not the only dealer in the US this happened to, including the Lonestar deal. I can't help but question the financial condition of Omega as well.

As I wrote earlier, the owner(s) of Omega Lift settled all their costs and invoices with us.

The owner(s) of Omega Lift settled all their costs and invoices with us.

A quick point, this is not the Omega company in Australia.

I'm sure many of the Omega dealers across the nation after reading the Lone Star situation must be getting nervous as who wants to represent this line of Lift Equipment.

Thanks Tim,

The owner(s) of Omega Lift settled all their costs and invoices with us.

Metalfab....they scammed me as well for about the same amount $10k

There is an article just on November 26th in ForkliftAction about this.

your correct I know 100% that the UK dealer did a fast one on Omega, good for Omega if they returned the favor. People should honor what they sign. I know of suppliers that sell to Omega and Dealers that buy equipment from them, they are a good group up there. I also heard that they are investing a lot in more space and more people and more product. Maybe if the supplier of these forks did what they where to do they would get there bill paid if that is even true.

I know of Omega Lift I have been suppling product to a lot of there dealers and I heard they have always paid. I did hear that the dealer out in the UK ordered 4 new trucks from them and then cancelled for no good reason. If I was Omega I would be upset as well. I can tell you as a supplier that things are not always what people say. I also heard from a Canadian freind of mine that Omega Lift is doing really good and has hired more people and is expanding.

i hope they paid the engine and trans, axle suppliers, that must be more dollars than a set of forks

Yes, Omega must be in bad financial shape. They are being sued by a former supplier of forks for non-payment in Ontario court currently. It seems they ran up a big bill then went missing when payment was due. The suit is in the five figures, I hear. Does anyone else know of them getting sued for ducking their obligations?