General Cable was an American multinational cable manufacturing company based in Highland Heights, Kentucky, with sales offices and manufacturing facilities in several countries. General Cable manufactured and distributed copper, aluminum, and optical fiber cables. In December 2017, Italian group Prysmian acquired General Cable for a $3 billion deal finalized on June 6, 2018.
History
General Cable was founded in New Jersey in 1927, merging several older companies founded in the 19th century, including Phillips Wire and Safety Cable Company, Rome Wire Company, and Standard Underground Cable.[6] General Cable was owned by Penn Central from 1981 to 1992.[7]
Products
General Cable manufactures copper and aluminum wire, optical fiber, and electrical cable products. Low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage power distribution and power transmission devices are among the company's power cables.