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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
OptiFuse designs and manufactures protective devices that guard electrical systems from over-current and over-voltage events. Its catalog includes automotive and electronic fuses, resettable PTC fuses, industrial fuses, various fuse holders, and protection components such as varistors and gas-tube arrestors, totaling over 7,000 SKUs sold exclusively through OptiFuse distributors. All products are RoHS compliant or lead-free, with many items listed or recognized by UL and other safety organizations. Based in El Cajon, California, with a satellite office in Taipei, OptiFuse operates in the Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing industry, leveraging strategic alliances with other manufacturers to extend its offerings. The company was founded in 2000 by Jim Kalb and investors as an alternative to established brands after major distributors shifted to global distribution partners. A notable recent development is a 2026 partnership with Heilind Electronics, expanding its distribution network.