1998 - 2000
1998 Foundation stone
The foundation stone for the establishment of Optec was laid in December 1998. At the time, the Muffler family never dared to dream that a joint ride on a T-bar lift in Flims/Laax with Mr. Eugen Janitza would be the start of it all. This ride on the T-bar lift and the subsequent acquaintance led to the collaboration with Andreas Muffler's employer at the time.
2000 Favor of the hour
The collaboration with Janitza
and Andreas Muffler's employer was short-lived. The end of the
Was the beginning for the Muffler family. On August 1, 2000
they founded the company Optec GmbH within their own four walls.
2000 - 2010
When the packing material started to peek out from under the bed and no more space could be found, new office premises were urgently needed. An empty condominium in the same apartment building became the new headquarters of Optec GmbH.
New agency
The company Herholdt with its ECS energy meter complemented the product range very well and the portfolio was taken over.
HT, the art of measurement
Measuring and testing devices from current clamps to installation testers were now also offered in the Optec range.
Major relocation to Wetzikon
The now 8 employees found Bäretswil too cramped. At the same time, the cooperation with the Bender company began. Within a very short time, the number of employees rose to 15.
2010 - 2015
With over 20 employees, Optec has become a small SME. The office and field staff were busy optimizing processes and meeting customer requirements. Omar Seijo, who was the first technician to join Optec in 2010, set up a TechCenter and took over the management of the service technicians. the GmbH became an AG in 2010.
Retirement of Susan Muffler from the management
After 15 years, Susan Muffler left Optec. Omar Seijo, now a member of the management team, took over some shares and became Managing Director together with Andreas Muffler.
2015 - 2019
Bender was expanding rapidly and wanted to have its own subsidiary in every country in which it was active. Andreas Muffler sold his shares to Bender. The Optec name was retained and all employees were taken on.
e-mobility
Optec has always been fascinated by innovations and new ideas. After an all-encompassing study of the market, the management decided to open up a fourth business segment with e-mobility.
Retreat and new beginning
Andreas Muffler's time as Managing Director of Optec AG came to an end with a trip around the world. Just as he started out, he continues to look after our customers today and will remain with Optec. Omar Seijo is the sole Managing Director of Optec AG and looks after the Bender Group company in Switzerland.
2020
