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07-07-2025
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OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION AND LIGHTERA, LLC ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
Lightera Makes Investment in OCC ROANOKE, Va. and NORCROSS, Ga., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq GM: OCC) ("OCC®") and Lightera, LLC ("Lightera") today announced the companies have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to expand product offerings and solutions—especially for the data center and enterprise sectors. As a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, Lightera has a long history of industry-leading innovation, design and manufacturing capabilities, including high-performance optical fibers. OCC is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic and copper cabling and connectivity solutions and is internationally recognized for its innovative technologies and product designs. As respected manufacturers in the fiber optic industry, OCC and Lightera have partnered in various ways over many years, and this new strategic collaboration agreement builds on a long successful relationship between the two companies. As a result of this strategic collaboration, OCC and Lightera both expect to benefit from opportunities to capitalize on the ability to offer expanded fiber optic and copper cabling and connectivity solutions to the enterprise sector, the data center sector, as well as an expanded presence in other sectors. The companies will combine portions of the extensive product portfolios of both OCC and Lightera to deliver integrated cabling and connectivity solution offerings, which will be sold by OCC. In connection with this strategic collaboration, Lightera has made an investment in OCC, purchasing shares of OCC common stock from the company and Lightera holding 7.24% of the company's outstanding shares. Management Comments: "We recognize the importance of this strategic joint effort with OCC and the potential opportunities it brings to expand Lightera's presence in the data center and enterprise Passive Optical LAN sectors," said Foad Shaikhzadeh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lightera. "Lightera is delivering a comprehensive, next-generation solution purpose-built for the modern data center—combining advanced edge technology, scalability, and performance. Our long-standing relationship with OCC, grounded in mutual respect and proven product excellence, positions us to jointly serve the growing demands of this critical customer segment. We are confident that OCC's established presence and reputation in key sectors will amplify the impact of our solution, and we look forward to building on this partnership." Neil Wilkin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of OCC, said, "We are excited about the opportunities this strategic relationship provides to both companies. OCC has successfully worked with Lightera (and its predecessor OFS Fitel, LLC), for decades, and we look forward to the expansion of our valued business partnership, as well as our continued engagement with the Lightera team. Importantly, we are confident that our strategic collaboration with Lightera, and the resulting Lightera-OCC integrated solutions offered, will significantly expand our opportunities in the data center and enterprise sectors, will accelerate OCC sales growth, and will create significant value for OCC and its shareholders." Lightera, LLC – Company Information Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across a wide range of industries—including telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, utilities, medical, aerospace, and defense—as well as advanced technology sectors such as data centers, 5G/6G, generative AI, and sensing. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications. Optical Cable Corporation—Company Information Optical Cable Corporation ("OCC®") is internationally recognized as a leading manufacturer of a broad range of fiber optic cable and copper cabling and connectivity solutions. OCC offers integrated suites of high-performing, high-quality products that function as a complete system or seamlessly integrate with other components. OCC's broad portfolio includes fiber and copper technologies designed to meet the highest industry standards and perform in the most demanding environments ranging from: commercial, enterprise network, data center, residential and campus installations to customized products for specialty applications and harsh environments, including military, industrial, mining, petrochemical and broadcast applications, as well as for the wireless carrier market. Founded in 1983, OCC is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.A. with offices, manufacturing and warehouse facilities located in Roanoke, Virginia, near Asheville, North Carolina and near Dallas, Texas. OCC's facilities are ISO 9001:2015 registered. Optical Cable Corporation™, OCC®, Procyon®, Superior Modular Products™, SMP Data Communications™, Applied Optical Systems™, and associated logos are trademarks of Optical Cable Corporation. Further information about OCC® is available at FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release by Optical Cable Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, "OCC") may contain certain forward-looking information within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The forward-looking information may include, among other information, (i) statements concerning our outlook for the future, (ii) statements of belief, anticipation or expectation, (iii) future plans, strategies or anticipated events, and (iv) similar information and statements concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown variables, uncertainties, contingencies and risks that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from our expectations, and such known and unknown variables, uncertainties, contingencies and risks may also adversely affect Optical Cable Corporation and its subsidiaries, OCC's future results of operations and future financial condition, and/or the future equity value of OCC. A partial list of such variables, uncertainties, contingencies and risks that could cause or contribute to such differences from our expectations or that could otherwise adversely affect Optical Cable Corporation and its subsidiaries is set forth in Optical Cable Corporation's quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the heading "Forward-Looking Information." OCC's quarterly and annual reports are available to the public on the SEC's website at In providing forward-looking information, OCC expressly disclaims any obligation to update this information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by applicable laws and regulations. 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03-06-2025
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Furukawa Electric and Lightera Develop Industry-Leading Technology for Fusion Splicing Multi-core and Hollow Core Fibers
COLOGNE, Germany, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGACOM, Hall 8 F39 -- Furukawa Electric and Lightera continue to innovate and expand their fusion splicing offerings to support growth in new optical fiber technologies. The FITEL S185-ROF range of splicers offers rapid and precise rotational alignment for both multi-core and hollow core ecosystems, in a compact package that is ideal for field deployment. At the core of the S185-ROF range is the proven three-electrode Ring of Fire® arc discharge system, that uniformly heats the fiber surface to enable strong and low-loss splices. New STA2D (Sequential Triangular Asymmetric Arc Discharging) capabilities build upon this technology, firing pairs of electrodes in a rotational sequence around the fiber. This provides exceptional heat control for splicing modern anti-resonant hollow core fibers; the cladding is gradually fused to create a strong splice without disturbing the delicate internal microstructure of the hollow-core fiber. At ANGA 2025, Lightera and Furukawa will showcase the FITEL S185EVROF, an industry-first fusion splicer that seamlessly integrates end-view technology into the same compact splicer package. The End View System (EDV) adds Composite Image Technology where end-view images of both fibers are overlaid to ensure precise alignment and validate correct polarity of multi-core splices. The system also enables operators to analyze intricate fiber structures before splicing, which is beneficial for both MCF and HCF where minor cleave irregularities can affect performance. Key Features of the FITEL S185EVROF: Compact, portable design, optimized for MCF and HCF splicing. Three-electrode Ring of Fire (3SAE Technologies Inc.) arc discharge, ensuring uniform heating. Additional STA2D technology, fine-tuned for hollow-core and small-cladding fibers. Dual Mirror System, providing simultaneous views of both fiber ends. Composite Image Technology, merging end-view fiber images for unmatched alignment accuracy and polarity validation in MCF. Highly accurate rotational alignment (0.1-degree precision). Side view mode for traditional fiber splicing. David Knight, Product Line Manager for Hollow Core Solutions said: "The Fitel S185-ROF splicer range plays a key role in our comprehensive hollow core and multi-core ecosystems. By continually integrating improvements born from our own deployment experience, we can offer the premier splicing solution for these new technologies." Join Lightera at ANGACOM, Hall 8 F39, Cologne, Germany, 3 - 5 June 2025 for a live demonstration of the FITEL S185EVROF and discover its revolutionary capabilities firsthand. Furukawa Electric Group's Efforts Towards the SDGsBased on the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" adopted by the United Nations, Furukawa Electric Group has formulated the "Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030" which sets the year 2030 as its target and is advancing efforts to build a sustainable world and make people's life safe, peaceful and rewarding, by creating solutions for the new generation of global infrastructure combining information, energy and mobility." Toward the achievement of our Vision 2030, we will take open, agile, and innovative approaches to promote ESG management that aims to increase corporate value over the medium to long term and will contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. The Furukawa Electric Group's approach to the SDGs: About LighteraLightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lightera
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29-05-2025
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PLP AND LIGHTERA ANNOUNCE GROUNDBREAKING COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM FOR FTTX CLOSURES AND ROLLABLE RIBBON CABLE
CLEVELAND, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PLP, a global leader in broadband connectivity solutions, and Lightera, a global innovator in optical fiber technology, today announced a new compatibility program that pairs PLP's drop closures with Lightera's rollable ribbon fiber optic cable, streamlining design and deployment strategies for FTTx networks. This new collaboration provides a groundbreaking approach to fiber network design by enabling fiber-dense cables (144-288 fibers) to be deployed using compact closures in small handholes, significantly reducing labor requirements, material costs, and installation space needed for last-mile deployments. "Rollable ribbon cable technology was initially developed for high-density applications like data centers," said Mark Boxer, Technical Manager, Solutions and Applications Engineering at Lightera. This collaboration takes that same high-efficiency design and applies it to FTTx networks, unlocking new potential for compact, cost-conscious fiber installations." The compatibility program combines PLP's COYOTE® STP Pro Series (XL and L) and COYOTE® DTC closures with Lightera's DuctSaver® and AccuRoll® rollable ribbon cables. When used with smaller handholes, the combination of PLP's closures and Lightera's cables offers a highly scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional loose tube or flat ribbon deployments that require larger dome-style closures and handholes. Taking this approach can result in a 30% cost reduction for the distribution portion of the network versus more traditional methods. "As the demand for fiber continues to grow, network designers need smarter, more flexible deployment options," said Matt Becker, Director of North America Communications Markets at PLP. "This program gives our customers a new level of design agility, delivering high fiber counts in smaller, more efficient packages that reduce overall build costs without compromising performance." PLP and Lightera will showcase the combined solution at Fiber Connect 2025 in Nashville, June 1-4. For more information, visit and ABOUT PLP PLP protects the world's most critical connections by creating stronger and more reliable networks. The company's precision-engineered solutions are trusted by energy and communications providers worldwide to perform better and last longer. With locations in over 20 countries, PLP works as a united global corporation, delivering high-quality products and unparalleled service to customers around the world. ABOUT LIGHTERA Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. With a deep legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and more sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets. Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Preformed Line Products Company Sign in to access your portfolio
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27-03-2025
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Furukawa Electric Launched an epoch compact multi-fiber optical connector suitable for CPO
TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 March 2025 - Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. newly developed the compact 12-fiber optical connector suitable for CPO (Co-Packaged Optics). The rapid spread of generative AI has accelerated the development of CPO for datacenter applications. In CPO, an optical transceiver is placed close to a large-scale LSI (Large Scale Integration) such as a switch ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and the length of the electrical transmission line can be shortened. Therefore, high-speed communication and low power consumption are expected by CPO. For the deployment of CPO, it is necessary to realize a compact, easy-to-use, detachable optical fiber connector at the edge of the optical transceiver device (Fig. 1). The newly developed 12-fiber optical connector is significantly smaller than conventional multi-fiber optical connectors, with a connection area that is 1/6 MPO connectors (Fig. 2). The semi-automatic connection method using magnets provides excellent connection workability. The connector can withstand 260°C reflow (the process of soldering components to the substrate) that is necessary to be assembled to a CPO substrate. It also employs optical coupling with lenses, there is very little degradation in characteristics when dust adheres to the optical end face, it is also suitable for dusty environments such as data centers. The connection loss is less than 0.5 dB with good repeatability within ± 0.05 dB. This developed connector can also be used as a compact multi-fiber optical connector for connecting optical fibers. In addition to high-density attaching to a glass waveguide substrate that is expected to be applied to the next-generation photonics-electronics convergence form (Fig. 3), it is also applicable to more-fiber structures such as 16-fiber. We are currently developing 40-fiber optical connector. At OFC 2025, which will be held in San Francisco, USA, from March 30 to April 3 this year, we will give an oral presentation (Lecture No. M4J. 2) and exhibit samples (in the booth of Lightera booth No. 2843). This development is partly based on results obtained from the project, "Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems" (JPNP20017), commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).Hashtag: #FurukawaElectric The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
