Bivar is an employee-owned company, which offers products in the areas of optoelectronics and assembly hardware. Founded in 1965, the company offers clips, rings, holders, molded mounts, light pipes, roll pins and shoulder washers. Its design center formalizes various capabilities into a platform that further streamlines global original equipment manufacturer design cycles. Located in Irvine, Calif., the company also maintains logistical operations in Europe, Asia, China and Taiwan. Bivar is widely supported by a network of authorized representatives and distributors, including United States and international offices. Bivar is an ISO 9001: 2000-certified company that supports various educational and community projects.