About
About MTL Services
MTL Services is owned and operated by Michael Leonard who brings over 40 years of experience to the food processing industry.
Our Valued Customers
Over the years MTL Services has had the pleasure of working with many reputable and recognizable companies both domestically and internationally. Here is a partial list of past and present clients.
- Brakebush Brothers
- Fieldale Farms
- Koch Foods
- Pilgrims Pride
- The OSI Group
- Rainforest Seafood (Jamaica)
- Redi-Serve
- House of Raeford
- Cargill Kitchen Solutions
- Cargill Meat Solutions
- McCain Snack Foods
- Owens Country Sausage
- nowcrest Foods
- Otis Spunkmeyer
- Global Foods (India)
- Ege Canet (Turkey)
- Congelados Artico (Argentina)
- MAS Enterprises (Dubai)
Michael Leonard, Owner
About Michael Leonard
With over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in the food processing industry, I’ve learned that equipment isn’t just metal—it’s the heartbeat of your operation.
Since 1986, I’ve been hands-on in every aspect of the business—from designing practical solutions to sourcing the right machinery for the job. At MTL Services, we don’t believe in quick sales. I take the time to listen—really listen—to your needs and match you with new or used equipment that truly fits your operation. No pressure. No shortcuts.
I’ve worked with companies across the globe—from Turkey to Mexico—helping troubleshoot production lines, improve efficiency, and turn ongoing challenges into real solutions.
Integrity is at the core of everything we do. If it’s not right for you, I won’t sell it.
With a 25,000-square-foot warehouse in Ozark, Alabama, and a phone that’s always on, I’m here to make your day easier.
Let’s talk solutions.
Over The Years
2005
Foundation
Michael Leonard started MTL Services, a business focused on purchasing, refurbishing, and selling spiral freezers internationally. The company established a 20,000 ft² warehouse in Ozark, AL to house and manage equipment.
2010
Expansion & Diversification
MTL Services expanded its offerings by partnering with Brakebush Brothers and Fieldale Farms, who consigned surplus equipment. This resulted in inventory growth to include fryers, battering and breading machines, oil filters, tumblers, and refrigeration equipment.
2011-2022
Leadership & Growth
Leonard began representing Food Process Solutions (FPS) in Richmond, BC. Collaborating closely with the company’s president, he contributed to FPS’s growth from its beginning to $200 million+ in sales by 2021, retiring in 2022 after 11 productive years.
2005-Present
Globalization
MTL Services grew its global reach, supplying equipment to major clients like Pilgrim’s Pride, Koch Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, McCain Snack Foods, MAS Enterprises (Dubai), and many more across several continents.
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