{"id":11,"date":"2019-10-11T21:06:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T21:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-07-04T03:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T08:28:09","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our Story<\/h1>\n

While our fasteners bond your products together, it’s our relationships that bond everything else. Our diverse team of experts, empowered by tech-enabled processes, create measurable impact on your efficiency and profitability. We encourage you to explore our site or contact us today to learn how we can serve you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mission<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Mission<\/h3>\n

To deliver scalable and reliable supply chain and manufacturing solutions through industry leading technology and innovation, powered by our values and connections with customers, suppliers and employees.<\/p>\n

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Vision<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Vision<\/h3>\n

To simplify complexity for our customers while we develop and support our team.<\/p>\n

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Values<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Values<\/h3>We focus on these core values: Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Accountability and Drive, referred to as THREAD.<\/p>\n

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Our Numbers Tell The Story<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Our History Demonstrates Results<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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1890<\/h3>\n

Fastener Distributor Inception<\/b>
\nInfast Group PLC<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1932<\/h3>\n

Fastener Manufacturer Inception<\/b>
\nBarton Cold-Form<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2002-2008<\/h3>\n

Fastener Business Acquisitions<\/b>
\nAnixter
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\nMFU Holdings S.P.A.
\nWalters Hexagon Group Ltd.
\nSofrasar SA
\nQuality Screw & Nut
\nDistribution Dynamics Inc. (DDI)
\nFalcon House
\nTotal Supply Solutions
\nQSM of Illinois (Wood Dale)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2009<\/h3>\n

Geographical Expansion<\/b>
\nChina
\nIndia
\nMexico<\/p>\n<\/div>

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June 1, 2015<\/h3>\n

Optimas Inception<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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2017<\/h3>\n

Geographical Expansion<\/b>
\nJapan<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2018<\/h3>\n

eCommerce Launched<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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2018<\/h3>\n

Fastener Business Acquisition<\/b>
\nCircle Bolt & Nut<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our People Make The Difference<\/h2>\n

Our industrial customers\u2019 products support many aspects of everyday life. By helping them manufacture more efficiently and profitably, Optimas makes business and the world a better place. For 100+ years, this kind of thinking has connected us to customers. We invest in them, and they experience the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>

MEET THE TEAM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Culture Drives Our Actions<\/h2>\n

Our core \u201cTHREAD\u201d values are foundational to engaging with customers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders. This is evident by our recent service awards and business achievements. Click below to dive deeper into our awards, \u201cTHREAD\u201d values, Quality, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies.<\/p>\n<\/div>

EXPLORE OUR CULTURE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Awards Speak For Themselves<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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