Optimus seeks return to profit through Israeli deals

Nowy Sacz-based computer producer Optimus is to sign contracts with five Israeli producers of security systems, which will be produced in Poland based on Israeli technology. The company is also finalizing its restru cturing program and promises it will produce an operating, or even net, profit in 2003. "Israel has vast experience in the security field and Poland has a high demand for such equipment. For now it will not be a major source of income for the company, but will involve a substantial profit margin," sa id Optimus president Andrzej Widerszpil. The company is also to open an offi ce in Lithuania and will continue delivering equipment to Ukraine. The Optim us group has so far managed to cut employment from 600 to fewer than 400 and to decrease its number of subsidiaries from 23 to seven. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 8) M.M.