definition for: #GeneralCable

General Cable Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes copper, aluminum, and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, construction, and specialty and communications markets worldwide. The company offers electric utility products, such as low- and medium-voltage distribution cables; high- and extra-high voltage power transmission cables; bare overhead conductors; and submarine transmission and distribution cables. It also offers electrical infrastructure products, including rubber-and plastic-jacketed wires and cables, low- and medium-voltage industrial power cables, ignition wire sets, and cable wire harnesses, as well as rail and mass transit, shipboard, oil and gas, armored mining, and alternative energy power generation cables. In addition, the company provides communications products comprising high-bandwidth twisted copper and fiber optic, multi conductor and pair fiber and copper networking, telecommunications exchange, coaxial, and low detection profile cables, as well as fiber-optic submarine cable systems, submarine networks, and offshore integration systems. Further, it offers construction products consisting of construction cables, flexible cords, and flame retardant cables, as well as rod mill products, including copper and aluminum rods. Additionally, the company provides design, integration, and installation services for products, such as high and extra-high voltage terrestrial and submarine systems. General Cable Corporation sells its products directly to utilities, independent distributors, retailers, contractors, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

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