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Tower International now AUTOKINITON! Autokiniton pursues strategic investments in respected Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Through innovative solutions and services, our subsidiaries advance the trends that define the automotive industry of today and tomorrow. In May 2018, Autokiniton was formed by KPS Capital Partners and George Thanopoulos (Autokiniton Chairman & CEO) to acquire L&W Group. L&W Group is a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings, welded assemblies, and tubular products. In September of 2019, Autokiniton acquired Tower International, a leading Tier 1 manufacturer of structural metal automotive components and supplier of metal stampings, welded assemblies, frame structures, and chassis structures. This merger of L&W Group and Tower International has created the No. 2 Body-In-White and vehicle-frame supplier in North America, providing value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers in the mobility industry. Our dedication to teamwork, speed, simplification, performance, and empowering our associates has made us a trusted partner to the worlds top automotive OEMs. Autokinitons legacy of operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service ensures that every project – no matter how challenging -- is in the best possible hands.
Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Originating in New York as the flagship restaurant, the Nobu brand is now an empire that spans five continents with over 40 restaurants and growing. Following the success of the restaurants, Nobu Hospitality opened the first Nobu Hotel in 2013 in Las Vegas and today has 13 hotels open with several more in development.
POLYWOOD is a leader in the outdoor furniture industry, known for creating products from recycled plastic materials. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Syracuse, Indiana, the company was the first to introduce outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics. POLYWOOD has expanded its operations with a second production and shipping facility in North Carolina. The companys mission emphasizes sustainability, focusing on both the production process and the materials used. POLYWOODs products, including the iconic Adirondack chair available in over 60 styles, are designed for durability and low maintenance. They are resistant to splintering, cracking, and rotting, and the company offers a 20-year lumber warranty. POLYWOOD also maintains a zero-waste mindset, recycling 99% of its waste stream. With over 1,550 employees, POLYWOOD operates a large manufacturing campus in Indiana. The company continues to innovate and expand its product lines, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the outdoor furniture sector.
At OPTIMUM, an architecture, furniture, and technology (A/F/T) products collective, were not defined by size or the number of product lines but by our unique design-thinking approach. We believe in solving workplace challenges by optimizing the integration of architecture, furniture, and technology to create seamless experiences for those who design, plan, deliver, and occupy spaces. What sets us apart is our focus on offering aesthetically appealing, high-performance products that balance design and cost-efficiency, along with our partnerships with flexible manufacturers who can customize solutions to meet specific needs. Success isnt about individual pieces; its about the synergy that happens when people, elements, and solutions come together, resulting in outcomes far greater than the sum of their parts. This philosophy drives everything we do at OPTIMUM as we enhance the environments where we live, work, learn, and heal.