What Optoplast does

Optoplast Srl is an Italian manufacturer of copper and fiber optic connectivity solutions, founded in 1988 in Turin. The company designs and produces passive optical components, connectorized cables, custom cable assemblies, and related products for telecommunications, broadcasting, data center, industrial, military, medical, transportation, infrastructure, and FTTH applications. Its product portfolio spans standard and specialty cables (single-mode, multi-mode, POF), passive and active optical components, copper connectors, fiber termination systems, and instrumentation, with notable technical specializations in SMPTE 311 broadcast hybrid cables, polarization-maintaining fiber assemblies, MHC-T3 multi-fiber connectors with IP68 protection, and high-density HD Subrack systems supporting up to 256 fiber terminations in 1U. Optoplast is the only Senko-certified SN connector processor in Italy, and operates four production/commercial sites (Turin headquarters, Mesero/Milan, Capriate San Gervasio/Bergamo, L'Aquila, Casalnuovo di Napoli) and two commercial offices.

The company generates revenue primarily through B2B direct sales of manufactured connectivity products to Italian OEMs, installers, distributors, and system integrators, supplemented by official Italian distribution agreements for FISO Technology and KLG SMARTEC, and by custom engineering/professional services for demanding applications. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed. Optoplast is a portfolio company of Star Capital's Star IV Private Equity Fund, which acquired a majority stake in 2023, and is part of the Star Connect Group, which expanded internationally in 2024 by incorporating Spanish peer Percon and added aftermarket services in 2025 with the acquisition of MGM Industry. Leadership comprises CEO Marco Viarenghi, Chairman Gianni Spadaro, Sales Director Claudio Lucato (international responsibility since February 2025), and Procurement Manager Luca Marone. In March 2026 the company announced its rebranding to Optoconnect to reflect its evolution into a higher-value technology partner, while the legal name remains Optoplast Srl.

Name

Optoplast

Legal name

Optoplast Srl

Website

https://optoplast.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Optoplast is an Italian manufacturer of fiber optic and copper connectivity solutions, serving telecommunications, broadcasting, data center, industrial, military, medical, transportation, infrastructure, and FTTH customers through four production sites, custom engineering, and exclusive Italian distribution of complementary optical and industrial communication brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Connectivity Solutions

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces) (HDAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Fiber optic connectivity
• Telecommunications components
• Passive optical components
• Connectorized cable assemblies
• Broadcasting cabling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Connectivity Products: Sale of manufactured connectivity products including cables, connectorized cables, passive optical and copper components, POF cables, active optical components, and junction/termination products. Optoplast designs and produces customized solutions per customer requirements.
2. Optical Instrumentation Distribution: Revenue generated from distribution agreements as official Italian distributor for FISO Technology (fiber optic measurement systems) and KLG SMARTEC (Kyland industrial communication systems).
3. Custom Engineering and Production Services: Engineering and customization services for specialized fiber optic connectivity solutions, including design, assembly, and connectorization of cables for specific applications in military, industrial, medical, and broadcasting sectors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Optoplast designs and manufactures customized fiber optic and copper connectivity solutions, including optical fiber cables, connectorized cables, passive and active optical components, junction and termination products, and specialized assemblies. The company serves telecommunications, broadcasting, data center, industrial, military, medical, transportation, infrastructure, and FTTH sectors through four production facilities in Italy. It also acts as the official Italian distributor for FISO Technology measurement systems and KLG SMARTEC industrial communications.

Product overview

Optoplast is a manufacturer of copper and fiber optic connectivity solutions, providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The offering consists of multiple product categories: Cables (including standard, connectorized, and POF variants), Passive Optical Components (adapters, attenuators, splitters, terminators, loopbacks), Active Optical Components, Copper Passive Components (audio/video/data connectors), Products for Fiber Optic Junction and Termination (subracks, closures, wallboxes), and Cleaning Tools and Equipment. Specialization includes SMPTE 311M hybrid cables for broadcasting, MPO/MTP solutions for data centers, Neutrik OpticalCON for outdoor applications, Large Core Fiber Assemblies for medical/industrial/military use, and FTTH solutions. The company operates 4 production facilities across Italy (L'Aquila, Capriate San Gervasio, Mesero, Casalnuovo di Napoli) with headquarters in Turin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Optical Fiber Cables (Cavi) Optical fiber cables including single-mode (SM) and multi-mode (MM) varieties in various configurations for telecommunications, data center, industrial, and broadcasting applications.
• Connectorized Fiber Optic Cables (Cavi connettorizzati) Pre-assembled fiber optic cables with connectors including simplex, duplex, armored, breakout, and fanout configurations for OEMs, installers, and system integrators.
• Pre-connectorized POF Cables (Cavi POF Connettorizzati) Pre-connectorized Plastic Optical Fiber cables for cost-effective connectivity in specific applications.
• Passive Optical Components (Componenti passivi ottici) Passive optical components including adapters, attenuators, splitters, terminators, loopbacks, reflectors, and connector kits for fiber optic networks.
• Active Optical Components (Componenti attivi ottici) Active optical components for fiber optic networks including transceivers and related active devices.
• Copper Passive Components (Componenti passivi rame) Copper passive components including audio/video connectors, RJ45 connectors, BNC connectors, TRIAX connectors, and patchbays for broadcasting and industrial applications.
• Fiber Optic Junction and Termination Products Products for fiber optic splicing and termination including subracks, closures, wallboxes, distribution boxes, fiber management accessories, and miniducts.
• Optical Testing, Equipment and Cleaning Tools Testing, measurement, and cleaning equipment including optical source and power meters, visual fault locators, cle tools, alcohol cleaners, and tube strippers.
• SMPTE 311M Cables Hybrid fiber optic/copper cables meeting SMPTE 311 standard for professional high-definition video transmission in broadcasting applications, enabling HD video transmission over long distances with simultaneous video/audio/data/camera control signals and integrated copper power supply.
• MPO/MTP Fanout Cables Multi-fiber cables with MPO/MTP connectors that branch out to individual LC or SC connectors for high-density data center applications.
• Neutrik OpticalCON Cables OpticalCon DUO and QUAD cables assembled under Neutrik authorization for intensive outdoor applications with IP68 fluid protection.
• MHC-T3 Cables High-density multi-fiber cables with MHC-T3 hermaphrodite connectors featuring MT ferrule technology, IP68 protection, and configurations of 12, 24, 48 fibers in a metal body for extreme mechanical and environmental conditions.
• Large Core Fiber Assemblies (Bundles) Multi-fiber assemblies with large core fibers made from quartz optical fiber for medical imaging, industrial, and military applications.
• Pre-wired Audio, Video and Data Broadcast Cables Pre-connected cables for audio, video, and data signals with PUR jacket for mobile and outdoor broadcasting use.
• Mode Conditioning Patchcords Patchcords for connecting multimode fiber installations with 1000Base-LX transmission equipment to compensate for single-mode to multimode fiber core mismatch.
• Loopback MPO MPO loopback devices providing return patch for multiple fiber optic signals, used for burn-in testing and network troubleshooting.
• Patchcords and Pigtails FTTH Fiber-to-the-home patchcords and pigtails for FTTH applications connecting from building distribution points to customers.
• Centro di Assistenza e Riparazione di Strumentazione Ottica e Giuntatrici Telecom Service and repair center offering maintenance, calibration, and repair services for high-precision optical instruments and telecom splicers, operated in partnership with MGM Industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 256 fiber terminations in 1U rack space using HD Subrack systems with MPO/MTP or SN adapters
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MGM IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Optoplast (Gruppo Star Connect) acquired 100% of MGM Industry shares in 2025. MGM Industry is based in the province of Naples and is active in the sale, assistance, and repair of instrumentation and systems for telecommunications with consolidated experience in fiber optic and copper installations. The acquisition strengthens Optoplast's ability to offer a complete portfolio from advanced connectivity production to optoelectronic instrumentation for next-generation networks. In November 2025, Optoplast and MGM Industry jointly opened a Service Center for Optical Instrumentation and Telecom Splicers in Capriate San Gervasio (BG).
• SenkocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Senko granted Optoplast official certification for SN connector termination, making Optoplast uniquely certified in Italy for processing SN connectors. This certification reflects Senko's trust in Optoplast's ability to meet the most stringent quality criteria for high-density and high-performance network applications.
• PerconcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024Percon, a historic Spanish company with over 40 years of experience specializing in professional cabling solutions for Broadcasting and Multimedia sectors, was incorporated into the Star Connect Group (parent of Optoplast) in October 2024. Percon is based in Barcelona with a production plant and has approximately 10 million euros in revenue across 3 companies. Founders German and Domenec Permanyer continue as partners in management to support the growth plan, having reinvested in Star Connect capital.
• FISO TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Optoplast Srl is the official distributor for Italy of FISO Technologies, a Canadian company and world leader in the design and production of fiber optic measurement systems for temperature, pressure, displacement, strain, and refractive index in harsh environments. Key sectors include Medical, Energy, Aerospace, Defense, Food, Scientific, and process control.
• KLG SMARTEC (Kyland Technology)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Optoplast Srl is the official distributor for Italy of KLG SMARTEC, the company managing all commercial activities of Kyland Technology Co., Ltd. outside China. Kyland is a manufacturer of industrial communication network systems including Industrial Ethernet, Switches, Protocol Gateway, Precising Timing Products, and Smart Controllers for Railway, Energy, Urban Transportation, Petrochemical, Metallurgical, Avionic, Industrial Automation, and Telecom sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radiall: French specialist in fiber optic connectors, cable assemblies, and passive components for aerospace, defense, telecom, and industrial. Comparable to Optoplast's military/industrial/custom assembly focus and European mid-cap positioning.
• Lapp Group: German family-owned manufacturer of cables, connectors, and cable accessories including fiber optic systems. Comparable product breadth across industrial, broadcast, and infrastructure applications with strong European direct-sales footprint.
• Leoni: German manufacturer of cables and wiring systems with a fiber optic specialty business serving industrial, telecom, and automotive markets. Comparable to Optoplast's custom cable assembly and multi-vertical industrial focus.
• Huber+Suhner: Swiss specialist in fiber optic cables, connectors, and cable assemblies for telecom, industrial, and transportation. Closest direct mid-cap European peer to Optoplast in custom fiber connectivity and harsh-environment assemblies.
• AFL (Fujikura Group): US-based fiber optic infrastructure specialist owned by Fujikura, manufacturing cables, connectivity, and test equipment for telecom, utility, and enterprise. Directly comparable product portfolio to Optoplast's cables, passives, and termination products.
• Rosenberger: German manufacturer of fiber optic interconnect solutions, including high-density and ruggedized connectors for telecom, datacom, industrial, and automotive. Directly comparable to Optoplast's MPO/MTP, SN, and harsh-environment product families.

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: Global provider of network connectivity solutions including fiber optic cabling, connectors, and data center infrastructure. Comparable to Optoplast's data center and telecom verticals at significantly larger scale.
• Belden: US-listed specialist in signal-transmission solutions including fiber optic cabling for broadcast, enterprise, and industrial. Comparable to Optoplast's broadcast (SMPTE) and industrial verticals, though materially larger and broader in scope.
• Prysmian Group: Milan-headquartered global leader in fiber optic and copper cables for telecom and energy. Comparably Italian-based and the dominant European fiber cable manufacturer; Optoplast competes at a smaller, more custom-engineered niche of the same value chain.
• Molex (Koch Industries): Global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions including fiber optic connectors, transceivers, and cable assemblies. Comparable to Optoplast's connector and interconnect products at significantly broader scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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