What Optima systems does

Optima Systems is a UK-headquartered designer, manufacturer, and installer of premium glass partitioning systems and complementary door products, founded in 1986 and operating from High Wycombe with manufacturing in Bath, UK, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company sells a portfolio centred on three glass partition families (Optima 117 Plus, Revolution 54, and Revolution 100, available in single and double glazed and Shoreditch Edition variants), the Technishield fire-rated range offering 30 to 120 minutes of integrity and insulation protection, an extensive door portfolio (Axile, Edge, Elite, Kinetic sliding, Timber), the Adaptable Wall demountable solid-wall system, and the Optima AMR modular meeting room. Acoustic performance is a technical anchor, with the Revolution 100 double glazed system achieving up to Rw53dB — comparable to blockwork — and the Edge and Elite door ranges engineered to bring glass doors to timber-comparable acoustic ratings. Underlying differentiation rests on proprietary technology including the patented Nebula virtually invisible dry joint, the Revolution 100 dry jointed system, and door sealing innovations, supported by UKAS-accredited testing and a broad ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliance portfolio.

The business model combines product sales, project-based installation services, and a circular-economy Take Back to Give Back reuse service. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise field sales supported by regional offices across the UK (Manchester, Scotland, London showroom), MENA (Dubai), Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur), the US (Baltimore as PurOptima), and through the Quadric Pty partnership in Australia. Pricing is quote-based via regional sales teams and is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market relies on RIBA-accredited CPD seminars, free Revit/IFC/COBie BIM objects, and a Members Club to convert architects and main contractors at the specification stage; named enterprise customers include Foster + Partners, Bloomberg, Sir Robert McAlpine, KPMG, Shell, Hogan Lovells, Taylor Wessing, TikTok, Rabobank, Condé Nast, and the Francis Crick Institute. Optima Contracting Ltd. and Optima Products Ltd. are the operating legal entities in England; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership.

Name

Optima systems

Legal name

Optima Contracting Ltd.

Website

https://optimasystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Optima Systems is a UK-founded (1986) designer, manufacturer, and installer of premium glass partition systems and doors, serving enterprise commercial fit-out customers in the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia Pacific, Australia, and the US via direct sales and regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Partition Systems

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Glass partition systems
• Fire-rated partitions
• Office interior fit-out
• Acoustic glass doors
• Demountable partitioning

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Partitioning Products: Design, manufacture, and sale of glass partitioning systems including single glazed, double glazed, fire-rated partitions, and associated doors. Revenue generated from product sales across UK, Europe, USA, Asia, and Middle East markets.
2. Installation Services: Direct installation workforce provides on-site installation services. Special Works team supports existing clients with churn work and maintenance requirements.
3. Take Back to Give Back / Reuse Service: Circular economy initiative allowing clients to return installed products for demounting, separation into material components, and reuse/refurbishment in new projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Optima Systems designs, manufactures, and installs glass partition walls, fire-rated partitions, and acoustic glass doors for commercial interior fit-out. The company sells single and double glazed partition systems (Optima 117 Plus, Revolution 54 Plus, Revolution 100), the Technishield fire-rated range (50/65/70/110), multiple glass door series (Axile, Edge, Elite, Kinetic, Timber), and complementary products such as the Adaptable Wall system, Optima AMR demountable meeting rooms, Tech Panels, access control, and visual privacy solutions. Manufacturing is carried out in-house at facilities near Bath, UK and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with regional sales and installation operations across the UK, Europe, MENA, Asia Pacific, and the US.

Product overview

Optima Systems is a UK-based manufacturer of glass partitioning systems and doors, operating as a single unified product portfolio of modular interior solutions. The core offering centers on glass partition systems (Optima 117 Plus, Revolution 54 Plus, and Revolution 100 ranges) available in single and double glazed variants, many with distinctive Shoreditch Edition lattice-style framework options. Supporting the partition range are complementary fire-rated Technishield systems (50, 65, 70, 110) providing up to 120 minutes integrity and insulation protection. The door portfolio spans multiple series: Axile (Pulse, Clarity) for minimal aesthetics, Edge (Symmetry, Affinity, Bi-Fold, Affinity Plus) for acoustic performance, Elite (Symmetry, Affinity, Aero) designed exclusively for Revolution 100, Kinetic (Lite, Seal, Aero, Align) sliding doors, and Timber Doors (44mm, 54mm). Additional offerings include the Adaptable Wall demountable solid wall system, Optima AMR adaptable meeting rooms, Tech Panels for integrated room booking/access control, Access Control Systems, Visual Privacy Solutions (switchable glass, films, integral blinds), and Bespoke custom products. All products are designed, manufactured, and installed by the company with UK manufacturing in Bath and international operations in Kuala Lumpur.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Optima AMR (Adaptable Meeting Room): Pod-like flexible meeting room solution designed for modern workspaces, future-proof and sustainable.
• PurOptima
• Revolution
• Technishield
• Nebula

Products and services

• Optima 117 Plus

Quantifiable outcome

• Rw51dB acoustic rating achieved with Revolution 100 double glazed system - market leading performance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quadric Ptyregional partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distribution partner operating as Optima Australia since 2010. Based in Surry Hills, NSW 2010, providing sales and technical support for Australian market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Komfort Partitioning: UK-based specialist in glass and office partitioning with overlapping product categories (single/double glazed partitions, fire-rated systems, installation services). Competes head-to-head for the same architectural specification-led fit-out projects in UK and Ireland.
• IQ Glass: Specialist glazing and partitioning contractor serving UK commercial fit-out with frameless and architectural glass solutions. Overlaps with Optima in glass partitions and high-end specification work for architects.
• DIRTT Environmental Solutions: Publicly listed North American manufacturer of modular interior walls including glass and aluminum partitions with rapid installation. Highly comparable business model and global fit-out specification motion, but with stronger North American presence.
• Vitrocsa: Specialist manufacturer of ultra-premium minimal-framing glazing systems and glass doors. Competes with Optima in the high-end architectural specification market for frameless and minimal-joint glass solutions globally.

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Global office furniture and workspace solutions provider offering architectural walls (including glass partitions) alongside broader workplace furnishings. Competes indirectly on demountable wall systems for premium commercial projects.
• Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer with architectural wall and demountable partition product lines. Overlaps with Optima through workplace fit-out specification for enterprise customers in commercial real estate.
• Saint-Gobain: Major glass and building products manufacturer with interior glazing divisions supplying architectural and partition glass. Operates broadly across construction materials and competes with Optima as both a glass supplier and system integrator in select markets.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): One of the largest global manufacturers of flat glass and architectural glazing products, including glass supplied into partition systems. Indirectly competes via product specification and could vertically integrate into partitions over time.
• Schueco: Premium aluminum building envelope systems provider including interior glazing and partition products. Comparable in premium specification positioning and engineered aluminum-frame glazing for commercial fit-out projects.

Others

• CR Laurence (CRL): Major US supplier of architectural hardware, glazing tools, and glass door fittings used in commercial glazing installations. Functions as an upstream supplier and adjacent category for Optima's glass partition and door systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/optimagroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/optima-products

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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