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When performance matters most, critical industries look to us for solutions.

Opta Group is a global leader in delivering custom-engineered additives, specialty equipment and the technical expertise that solves complex challenges, optimizes industrial processes and drives long-term success. Our high-performance solutions are designed to support circular economies, enhance sustainability and maximize resource efficiency all while refining performance across every stage of production.
With decades of experience and a commitment to safety, innovation and customer collaboration, we work alongside operators to understand the specific conditions of each site. This hands-on approach allows us to engineer tailored solutions that empower our partners to achieve better results today and build more resilient operations for tomorrow.

A portfolio of globally recognized and industry leading brands.

Across the globe, industrial partners trust Opta Group brands for their proven leadership in innovation, quality and technical excellence. OPTA sets the standard in iron desulfurization, slag conditioners and tundish fluxes.
Affival pioneered cored wire production and remains the world leader in advanced wire injection technology. Tecnosulfur delivers cutting-edge solutions for liquid metal treatment. Carbide Industries is the premier producer of calcium carbide, providing the chemical energy that drives industrial innovation. QUAB Chemicals manufactures high purity cationizing reagents known for precision and consistency. And our latest addition, OPTA Glass, is redefining recycled glass materials for the construction sector.

We provide custom-engineered solutions to the toughest industrial challenges.

Under the Opta Group umbrella are three specialized and independently operated divisions: Metallurgical Solutions, Specialty Chemicals, and Performance Additives. Each division is focused on advancing performance in its respective field. Together, they design custom-engineered products, deliver specialized equipment, and provide on-site technical expertise that drive productivity, safety, and sustainability worldwide.

Global Footprint

900+ Employees
35 Locations
11 Countries
4 Continents
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Opta Birmingham Ribbon Cutting
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OPTA Birmingham Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Amherst, New York – August 18, 2025 – Opta Group LP, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisors (“Speyside”) and a leading supplier of performance materials and solutions in the…
Opta Group Expands Operations in Germany
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Opta Group Strengthens European Supply Chain with Operations Expansion in Germany

Amherst, New York – August 6, 2025 – Opta Group LP, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisors (“Speyside”), and a leading supplier of performance materials and solutions in the…
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Opta Group Increases Production Capacity in Latin America

Amherst, New York – Opta Group LP, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisors (“Speyside”), and a global provider of custom-engineered solutions for the metallurgical, construction, and specialty chemical industries,…