Astute Group Buys Copper & Optic

Astute Group, the distributor  and supply chain partner, has bought Copper & Optic, the cable and harness assembly experts.

The acquisition brings significant bespoke and turnkey custom-design capabilities to the group, benefiting key sectors, especially aerospace and defence.

Copper & Optic’s knowledge in complex cabling, fibre optics, and electromechanical assembly will augment Astute’s interconnects business, creating a powerful synergy between the two organisations.

“Copper & Optic are part of the skilled fabric of British electronics manufacturing, and we see an outstanding future for them within Astute Group,”  says Astute Group md Geoff Hill (pictured left), “as a renowned defence specialist, C&O’s integration will significantly boost our interconnect capabilities, especially for supporting New Product Introduction. Customers will gain streamlined processes, reduced lead times, and access to a full spectrum of bespoke electronic engineering and manufacturing services, all delivered through the group.”

Underpinning this acquisition is a shared commitment to quality and flexibility. Phil Latham, Copper & Optic’s owner (pictured right) commented, “The alignment of our core values is fantastic and will make for a smooth integration. We’re really focussed on growing this business collaboratively, benefiting our staff, customers, and supply chain partners.”

To ensure a smooth transition and maintain the high standards customers expect, Astute Group has confirmed that the entire Copper & Optic team will remain in place, preserving their valuable expertise in delivering custom manufacturing solutions for demanding applications.

Looking ahead, Astute Group will be adding substantial capital expenditure to Copper & Optic, expanding their bespoke and turnkey services foraerospace and defence customers.