Gloucester, England – 1 May 2026 – Optimas International (the “Company”), a leading global provider of integrated supply chain solutions and engineering fasteners, has announced that it has been acquired by leading European private equity firm, Exponent. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the Company’s evolution and highlights the growing success of Optimas International as a standalone entity.

Optimas is well positioned to build on its achievements with the support of Exponent, leveraging Exponent’s strong track record of executing corporate carve-outs and successfully scaling businesses. The partnership will focus on supporting management to deliver Optimas International’s long-term strategy and drive the next phase of global growth. This investment underscores the strength of Optimas International’s long-term strategic vision, robust performance, and dedication to delivering value to its customers worldwide.

A Vision of Independent Growth

The Company’s journey towards independence began in 2019 with the decision to regionalise operations into Americas and International divisions. This operating model has enabled Optimas International to thrive, positioning it as a strong, independent business ready to seize new opportunities under Exponent’s guidance.

“The decision to fully transition Optimas International to a standalone business reflects our success and positions us for a future of enhanced innovation, customer service, and sustainable growth,” said Mike Tuffy, CEO of Optimas International. “We are delighted to have the support of Exponent, whose expertise and resources will help us achieve our ambitious goals.”

“We see a compelling opportunity in our partnership with Optimas International, which has established itself as a key global supplier to many leading industrial manufacturers in Europe and Asia”, said Tim Easingwood, Partner at Exponent. “We believe the business is well-positioned for accelerated growth under our ownership, underpinned by its strong customer relationships, a differentiated value proposition, and disciplined operational execution. We look forward to working with Mike and his team on this next phase of growth for Optimas International.”

The transaction, expected to close by the end of Q2 2026, will not affect the day-to-day operations of Optimas International. The company’s leadership team, led by CEO Mike Tuffy, along with its dedicated employees, will remain in place to ensure a seamless transition and uninterrupted service for customers.

Commitment to Excellence

Optimas International reassures its valued partners and customers that their trust and collaboration have been central to the company’s success. The company is committed to maintaining its reputation for high-quality solutions, unmatched service, and innovative supply chain offerings.

For further inquiries or to discuss this exciting transition in more detail, please contact your Optimas International account manager.

 

About Optimas International:

Optimas International is a tech-enabled industrial distributor providing fasteners, components, inventory management and supply chain solutions across the UK, Europe and APAC. Partnering with domestic and global manufacturers, the company delivers bespoke, engineering-led and technology-enabled programmes designed to improve efficiency, quality, supply chain resilience and profitability for its customers. With strong regional expertise supported by scalable capabilities, Optimas ensures customers benefit from reliable supply, operational insight, engineering support and consistent service wherever they operate.

About Exponent:

Exponent is a leading European private equity firm based in London and Dublin focused on investing in established and high-quality founder, family and corporate-owned companies. Partnering with management teams to make good businesses substantially better, Exponent uncovers new ways of growing by focusing on operational factors within a company’s control – combining cross-sector expertise, deep subsector knowledge and capital. Since its inception in 2004, Exponent has raised five funds and invested in over 40 businesses across the UK, Ireland, and Benelux.

To learn more, visit www.exponentpe.com

 

Contact Details:

Optimas OE Solutions

Waterwells Drive

Gloucester

GL2 2FR

Tel: 01452 880 500

Optimas PR Contact:

Simon Wright – Email: simon.wright@optimas.com Tel: 07535 020 928