Optimas OE Solutions, which provides supply chain solutions and specializes in the distribution of highly engineered fasteners and C-Class components, has been introduced as an independent company.

 

Optimas – with about 2,000 employees throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia – says it is now a well-capitalized standalone portfolio company of American Industrial Partners, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing North American-headquartered industrial businesses.

 

“Optimas is committed to providing supply chain solutions for our OEM customers that allow them to focus on the bigger picture rather than the minutia of the day-to-day. Supported by the deep operating and industry expertise of AIP, we are now able to help our customers excel in ways previously unachievable” said Ian Clarke, chief executive officer of Optimas.

 

Optimas will leverage its existing industry presence and expertise, along with the AIP partnership, to forge stronger relationships with existing and potential customers in the commercial vehicle, luxury automotive, agricultural equipment, power generation equipment, construction and general industrial markets.

 

The company is recognized for providing its customers with superior solutions in logistics and distribution, engineering, manufacturing and implementation.

 

“As Cummins has moved from a multinational to global company, the complexity of our supply chain has increased considerably. Optimas (formerly the OEM Supply – Fasteners division of Anixter Inc.) has been a key strategic supplier partner with Cummins for many years. [As we] focus on transforming our supply chain, we will rely on Optimas to play a key role for us across a broad range of product and service categories. The partnership with AIP will be a key enabler for Optimas to grow and invest [in service of] our future collaborations” adds Tim Millwood, vice president of purchasing for Cummins Inc, an industry leader and a long standing customer.

 

The Optimas’ strengths include an ability to bridge the gaps between distributors, engineers, suppliers and OEM customers, while ensuring that each customer experiences the highest caliber of quality and service, wherever they are in the world.