General Cable Technologies Corporation Overview
Company Headquarters: US
Founded: 1995
Workforce: ~29,000
Company Working: General Cable Technologies Corporation (General Cable) is engaged in the design and manufacturing of wires and cables products. The company develops copper, aluminum, fiber optic wire, and cable products for the energy, industrial, specialty, and communication industries. It operates through three segments, namely, projects operating segment, energy operating segment, and telecom operating segment. The projects operating segment covers the company’s high-tech businesses of high voltage underground, submarine power, submarine telecom, and offshore specialties. The energy operating segment includes a complete and innovative product portfolio to energy & infrastructure and industrial & network components. The telecom operating segment covers cable systems and connectivity products used in telecommunication networks. This segment offers products optical fiber, optical cables, connectivity components and accessories, OPGW (optical ground wire), and copper cables. The company has a presence in the major regions across the globe with a strong distribution network.
Strategy
General Cable focuses on product development with innovative solutions to enhance its product portfolio. It emphasizes on acquisitions for the growth of its businesses and the expansion of its geographical presence. In each market, the company concentrates on lowering costs, increasing awareness of its products, identifying market needs, and investing in research, distribution, staffing, product development, and increasing focus on brand, distribution, and innovation.
