Fujikura Ltd.

Founded in 1885 and headquartered in Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Fujikura Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of wires and cables, with branches in Duncan, South Carolina; Surrey, UK; and Shanghai, China. The company operates in multiple sectors, providing products for energy, telecommunications, and electronics industries. Major affiliates include Fujikura Rubber Ltd. and Fujikura Parachute (the latter is also known as Fujikura Aviation Equipment Corporation).

In the energy sector, Fujikura offers twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, electric conductors, and magnet wires. For telecommunications, it provides optical fibers, optical connectors and parts, optical devices, and optical transceivers. In the electronics domain, the company supplies sensors, electrical components, electronic wires, thermals, and connectors.

Fujikura has a rich history in wire manufacturing. Its first plant, established in 1910, was Japan's pioneer in producing rubber-insulated wires powered by watermills. Over the years, the company expanded its operations and developed numerous innovative technologies, with the Numazu plant serving as a significant contributor.

The company manufactures and imports a wide range of electronic components, optic wires, telecommunications, and power utility products. Its offerings include fiber optics, electronic cables, power cords, flexible printed circuits, membrane circuits, optical communication products, sensors, and thermal solutions.

Fujikura America, Inc., a subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd., was founded in 1985 and is based in Santa Clara, California. It engages in manufacturing, engineering, and installation of fiber optic products and associated equipment, catering to various applications such as fiber optic cable, conductor accessories, fiber optic connectivity, fusion splicers, and test and inspection equipment. Fujikura (www.fujikura.com) is the world's leading manufacturer of optical fiber splicers (about 50% of all devices produced in the world). In addition, the company Fujikura manufactures: fiber optic data transmission systems, electrical systems, optical fiber and cable, fiber optic cable installation equipment, electrical components, winding wire for electromagnets, electrical components for equipment and much more.

One of Fujikura's notable innovations is the Wrapping Tube Cable (WTC) with SpiderWeb Ribbon® (SWR®), an ultra-high-density outside plant cable designed for fiber to the home (FTTH) or access markets. Compliant with Telcordia GR-20 standards, WTC with SWR® offers exceptional cable diameter and weight reduction, making it ideal for high-fiber count applications. SWR® features a bonded fiber ribbon design, enabling efficient ribbon splicing or individual fiber breakout splicing, thus accommodating diverse applications. Its flexibility and high-density packaging make it a preferred choice for various network deployments, from access networks to high-fiber count mass fusion splicing.