Optimas Solutions opened a new warehouse and office facility in Germany “to increase capacity and productivity for logistical services” to customers in Germany and surrounding countries.

“Optimas offers a global service for customers, so it’s vital that we invest in a network of distribution centers to ensure that all of our partners benefit from local support and expertise,” stated CEO Anesa Chaibi. “Germany is an extremely important market to us, and we are committed to continuously improve to support our customers.”

The facility is located on a 215,000 sq ft plot in Saarland, which was chosen “to maximize delivery links throughout Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Eastern Europe.” In addition to a large loading and unloading yard, the warehouse has capacity for 16,000 pallets using high racks and automated vertical storage.

Optimas traces its original footprint in Germany to Camille Gergen, which was established in 1946 to supply screws, standard parts and connectors to industrial manufacturers.

“With over four hundred million parts moving through Germany every year, it’s important that our distribution and logistical capabilities are operationally excellent,” added David Kessler, VP for Northern Europe.

Optimas Solutions was formed in 2015 when New York private equity firm American Industrial Partners acquired Anixter’s OEM Supply Fasteners division at auction for $380 million cash.

Headquartered in Glenview, IL, Optimas provides fasteners and c-class components and services, including design and engineering, supply chain management, logistical support, direct line feed and local inventory support. Its engineers work with OEM and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive, agricultural, and medical equipment markets. Web: Optimas.com