Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) (NASDAQ: CLFD) designs, manufactures and distributes fiber management and connectivity solutions for broadband, enterprise and utility network providers. The company’s portfolio encompasses preconfigured fiber distribution hubs, splice and termination enclosures, rack-mount panels and preconnectorized cable assemblies engineered to streamline network deployment, simplify field labor and accelerate time to revenue. Clearfield’s modular architecture supports both indoor and outdoor applications, allowing service providers to scale and adapt their networks with minimal disruption.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Clearfield was formed through the merger of SPI Cable Solutions and the fiber division of a local machine shop. Since completing its initial public offering in 2014, the company has expanded its manufacturing footprint across North America. Its vertically integrated operations—from injection molding and fiber optic assembly to final inspection and shipment—ensure stringent quality control and flexible production runs that align with evolving market demands.
Clearfield serves a diverse customer base that includes telecommunications carriers, cable multiple system operators, cooperative utilities, system integrators and large enterprises. While North America remains its primary market, the company has been broadening its international reach through distributor networks and strategic partnerships in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. This global expansion supports rising investments in fiber-to-the-premises, 5G backhaul and next-generation network architectures.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Todd M. Zabel, Clearfield continues to prioritize operational scalability, customer-focused innovation and supply-chain resilience. The management team emphasizes ongoing product development and manufacturing automation to improve throughput and maintain competitive pricing. These strategic initiatives position Clearfield to support service providers in bridging the digital divide with reliable, cost-effective fiber deployments.
