Opta Group Acquires the m-tec Group
08/07/2025 - Supplier of performance materials and solutions in the molten metal, infrastructure and specialty chemical industries Opta Group LP, portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisors, has acquired the m-tec Group in Wesel, Germany.
The company will now operate under the name OPTA Wesel GmbH & Co. KG. The acquisition will allow Opta Group to deliver regional access to high-quality desulfurization solutions.
“By expanding our presence through this asset acquisition, we’re better positioned to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions with the local support and reliability our customers deserve,” said Franck Delavaquerie, president of molten solutions EMEA for Opta Group.
Opta Group said they will retain employees in the magnesium division and administration of the former company. Its top priority will be to minimize disruptions and deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for existing desulfurization and cored wire customers during the transition.
“We are excited to complete this asset acquisition, which will enhance Opta Group’s ability to deliver world-class desulfurization and cored wire solutions, service, and support in a timely and efficient manner to our European customers,” said Rob McKeracher, chief executive officer of Opta Group.
“By expanding our presence through this asset acquisition, we’re better positioned to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions with the local support and reliability our customers deserve,” said Franck Delavaquerie, president of molten solutions EMEA for Opta Group.
Opta Group said they will retain employees in the magnesium division and administration of the former company. Its top priority will be to minimize disruptions and deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for existing desulfurization and cored wire customers during the transition.
“We are excited to complete this asset acquisition, which will enhance Opta Group’s ability to deliver world-class desulfurization and cored wire solutions, service, and support in a timely and efficient manner to our European customers,” said Rob McKeracher, chief executive officer of Opta Group.