Local Expertise Across China and Southeast Asia

Optimas International has been a trusted full-service fastener partner to leading OEMs and Tier suppliers across China and Southeast Asia since 2008. Over the past two decades, we have steadily expanded our regional presence to include Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, strengthening our customer support with local expertise backed by global capability.

Our regional headquarters are located in Suzhou, China, one of the country’s most significant manufacturing and economic hubs. The facility combines our head office with 2,800 sqm of warehouse space, enabling efficient regional distribution and responsive customer support. Supported by nine dedicated customer service teams and more than 20 operational specialists, we provide comprehensive regional coverage, local technical expertise and reliable supply chain support where our customers need it most.


Regional Capabilities

As a full-service fastener partner, our teams across China and Southeast Asia work closely with customers and suppliers to develop tailored solutions that meet each organisation’s unique technical and commercial requirements. With locally managed logistics and an established regional supply network, we help customers improve efficiency, reduce complexity and maintain continuity across their operations.

Alongside standard and engineered fasteners, our capabilities include:

  • Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
  • Kanban programmes
  • Dock-to-dock delivery
  • Complex parts development
  • Application engineering
  • Quality assurance
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) management
  • Supply base consolidation

Our operations are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, reflecting our commitment to quality management, operational excellence and environmental responsibility.


Powering key industries

Optimas International supports customers across a wide range of industries throughout China and Southeast Asia. Combining deep regional knowledge with the strength of our global network, we help manufacturers improve operational performance, reduce supply chain risk and ensure consistent product availability.

Our expertise spans complex part development for semiconductor capital equipment, engineered fastening solutions for EV manufacturers, BOM management for off-highway applications and supply base consolidation for marine and industrial sectors.




Regional Leadership

Optimas International’s operations across China and Southeast Asia are led by Graeme Bassett, VP – APAC

With more than 30 years of experience in the fastening industry, Graeme has built his career across sourcing, sales, quality, engineering and supply chain leadership. Graeme joined Optimas International in 1992, progressing through a series of strategic sourcing leadership roles before relocating to China in 2007 to establish the company’s Suzhou operation. Under his leadership, the facility has become the foundation for our regional sourcing and distribution capabilities. Since his appointment to VP – APAC in 2014, Graeme has led the continued expansion of the business across the region.

Today, Graeme is responsible for our operations across China, India, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Working closely with customers and suppliers throughout the region, he champions Optimas International’s local-for-local approach, combining local expertise with global resources to deliver resilient, efficient supply chain solutions tailored to market requirements.

His collaborative leadership style and deep understanding of regional manufacturing continue to drive long-term customer partnerships, sustainable growth and operational excellence across APAC.

Regional sales are led by Jerry Kong, Sales Director

Since joining Optimas International in 2014, Jerry has played a key role in developing customer relationships and expanding the company’s presence across China and Southeast Asia. With extensive experience in the fastener industry, Jerry combines strong commercial leadership with a detailed understanding of customers’ unique requirements.

Jerry leads key account management, business development, application engineering, customer service and regional marketing, working closely with customers to develop solutions that improve supply chain performance and support long-term growth.

Contact our China and Southeast Asia team

China
Suzhou

Number 96, Weixi Road
Weiting Town, Suzhou Industrial Parl
215122 Suzhou
China

T: +86 (0) 512 6733 5588

Japan
Tokyo

212-1 Aza-Ishigami
Oaza-Ryoke
362-0066 Ageo-shi
Saitama-ken
Japan

T: +81 (0) 488 569 338

Singapore
Central Singapore

9 Raffles Place
#26-01
Republic Plaza
Singapore 048619

Strengthen your supply chain with local expertise. Partner with our teams across China and Southeast Asia to build a more resilient, efficient and agile supply chain. Speak with one of our regional specialists to discuss a solution tailored to your business.