Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) (NASDAQ: OCC) is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of fiber optic and copper communications cabling solutions for critical infrastructure markets. The company develops a wide array of specialty cables engineered for harsh environments, including underground, direct-burial, aerial and tactical military applications. Alongside its optical and copper cable lines, Optical Cable provides cable management accessories, patch panels and connectorized cable assemblies to support seamless deployment in both outside plant and inside plant networks.
OCC’s product portfolio features custom-engineered fiber optic trunks, distribution cables and premises wiring to serve telecommunications carriers, data center operators, enterprise networking environments and government entities. The company emphasizes ruggedized designs that withstand moisture, temperature extremes, chemical exposure and physical stress, positioning its offerings for use in oil and gas facilities, mining operations, utility distribution systems and municipal broadband initiatives. Its data communications solutions also include pre-terminated and factory-tested assemblies aimed at reducing field installation time.
Founded in the early 1980s, Optical Cable Corporation has grown from a regional cable fabricator into a global supplier with manufacturing operations headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. The company’s cables are installed in North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia, supporting large-scale infrastructure projects and network build-outs. Over the decades, OCC has expanded through targeted product innovations, strategic partnerships and investments in automated production technologies to meet evolving industry standards and customer specifications.
Optical Cable is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in telecommunications and industrial manufacturing. Its leadership emphasizes quality control, operational efficiency and customer support, including technical assistance and design services. The company’s cross-functional teams in engineering, sales and customer service work closely with end users and system integrators to tailor solutions that address complex deployment requirements in energy, transportation, government and enterprise markets.
