OPTEC: Exporting cutting-edge technologies worldwide.
For 25 years, Optec has developed, manufactured, and marketed state-of-the-art laser micromachining machines. As a growing company, Optec now distributes its solutions throughout Europe and beyond.
“In addition to financing our projects, IMBC has become a facilitator and a long-term partner committed to creating opportunities, supporting our business, and developing employment,” Laurent Marin, Director.
Founded in 1991 by former employees of “Label”, a spin-off from the University of Mons, after its bankruptcy, Optec has experienced rapid growth, and the founders have always made a point of managing each stage with great care. In 2001, Optec approached IMBC with a view to constructing a building to house its new technologies and ever-expanding team. After supporting the Label project, which had been abandoned by its shareholders at the time, IMBC again responded favorably to Optec’s initial financing request, in partnership with a banking institution. Thus began the first collaboration. In 2005, Optec embarked on a project to extend its operating site, once again supported by IMBC.
Anticipating Technological Developments
Meeting the growing demands of the market and offering a new type of technology required investment in R&D. IMBC supported the project financially, while acting as an advisor and initiating other avenues of investment support.
With its products increasingly used in the medical world, Optec was obliged to invest in a new building in order to meet strict standards, including the installation of a clean room. Naturally, Optec turned to IMBC, which provided financing alongside a banking institution to support the company in this new stage of its development.
At Optec, we appreciate the flexibility of the relationship that has been established and the collaborative relationship that has been built up over time with IMBC. This has enabled us to create value and establish connections with various economic players, such as export support organizations, which has reinforced Optec’s strategy of investing in state-of-the-art technological developments.
