Optical Cable

What Optical Cable does

Optical Cable Corporation (NASDAQ: OCC) is a Roanoke, Virginia-headquartered manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions, founded in the 1970s–1980s with engineering roots linked to Nobel laureate Charles Kao. The company designs and produces a comprehensive product portfolio spanning fiber optic cables (indoor, outdoor, indoor/outdoor, armored, military, broadcast, mining, shipboard, and industrial variants), copper cables from Category 3 through Category 8, hybrid fiber/copper cables for combined power and data transmission, and a full suite of connectivity hardware including connectors, adapters, enclosures, splice cassettes, and pre-terminated assemblies. Proprietary technologies include the Core-Locked outer jacket design, tight-buffered cable construction, MARS (Modular Advanced Reel System), Migration Control Technology, Ultra-Fox Plus deployable buffer system, Xpress Ultra field-installable connectors, EZ-MATE and MHC hermaphroditic connectors, and patented Category 6A and Category 8 jacks and plugs. OCC operates three manufacturing facilities in Roanoke VA, Asheville NC (acquired via SMP in the 1990s), and Dallas TX (acquired via AOS in 2009), and holds a broad patent portfolio alongside ISO 9001, UL, ABS Type Approval, MSHA, DoD QPL, REACH, and RoHS2/3 certifications.

The company sells primarily through a sales-led, direct field sales force supplemented by regional distributors, system integrators, and installers, with additional reach through international distribution channels. Pricing is custom and quote-based, typically under multi-year contracts, and the company markets via industry trade publications, vertical trade shows (AFCEA, BICSI, NAB, IBC, OTC), a digital catalog, and the "OCC Wire" newsletter. OCC serves seven vertical segments — Commercial Enterprise, Military, Broadcast/AV, Industrial, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Data Center — with primary emphasis on the first three. Named reference customers include NEP Group (broadcast) and the U.S. Military (since the 1980s), and OCC positions itself as the premier manufacturer of ground tactical fiber optic cable for the U.S. military and its allies, and the second largest manufacturer of multimode fiber optic cable in the North American enterprise market.

FY2025 revenue was approximately $73 million, up 9.5% year-over-year, with Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales of $22.2 million (+26.6% YoY) and gross margin expanding to 34.2%. In December 2025, Lyttera invested in OCC for a 7.24% stake with the stated goal of expanding the company's data center market offerings in fiscal 2026, supplementing a July 2025 $2 million Regulation D exempt offering. Market capitalization stood at approximately $100.42 million as of April 2026. OCC is led by Chairman, President and CEO Neil Wilkin and CFO Tracy Smith.

Name

Optical Cable

Legal name

Optical Cable Corporation

Website

https://occfiber.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Optical Cable Corporation manufactures fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions for harsh environments, serving military, broadcast/AV, commercial enterprise, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and data center customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic & Copper Cabling and Connectivity Solutions

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD), Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Cable Management & Pathways (Racks/Panels/Trays/Conduits/Organizers) (HDAFALAH)

Keywords

• Fiber optic cables
• Copper connectivity
• Harsh environment cabling
• Data network infrastructure
• Broadcast SMPTE cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Cable Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling fiber optic cables for various applications including enterprise, data center, harsh environment, military, broadcast, and industrial uses. Products include indoor, outdoor, indoor/outdoor, armored, and specialty fiber cables.
2. Copper Cabling Products: Revenue from copper connectivity solutions including Category 5e, 6, 6A, and 8 cables, jacks, patch panels, and accessories for LAN and data applications.
3. Connectivity Products: Fiber and copper connectivity solutions including connectors, adapters, enclosures, splice cassettes, and pre-terminated assemblies.
4. Hybrid Cable Solutions: Hybrid fiber/copper cables combining power and data transmission for broadcast, industrial, and specialized applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions, including indoor, outdoor, indoor/outdoor, armored, and specialty cables; Category 5e through Category 8 copper systems; hybrid fiber/copper cables; broadcast SMPTE cables; harsh environment and military-grade deployable cable systems; and enclosures, connectors, splice cassettes, and pre-terminated assemblies. Products are sold under proprietary brands such as MARS, Xpress Ultra, Procyon Blade, EZ-MATE, R-JACK, F-LINK, IRIS, and MHC to commercial enterprise, military, broadcast/AV, industrial, mining, oil & gas, and data center customers.

Product overview

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) is a manufacturer of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity products organized into four main categories: Fiber Optic Cables (including commercial enterprise, harsh environment, military, broadcast, mining, and shipboard variants), Copper Cables (Category 3 through Category 8 for various LAN and data applications), Hybrid Cables (combining fiber and copper for power and data transmission), and Deployable Solutions (including the MARS modular reel system for military tactical applications). Key branded products include SMPTE broadcast cables, Xpress Ultra field-installable connectors, Procyon Blade enclosures, MHC T2/T3 cable assemblies, and the Fiber Splice Cassette product line. OCC also provides a full range of accessories including wall mount enclosures, cleaning tools, and adapters. The company's products serve industries including commercial enterprise, military, broadcast/AV, industrial, mining, and oil and gas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MARS: Modular Advanced Reel System - Lightweight modular fiber optic reel system for military and harsh environment applications
• Xpress Ultra
• Procyon Blade
• SMPTE
• EZ-MATE
• F-LINK
• IRIS
• MHC
• MSDE
• R-JACK
• Arctic Fox
• L-JACK
• OptiReel

Products and services

• Fiber Optic Cables Complete range of fiber optic cables including indoor, outdoor, harsh environment, military, broadcast, mining, and shipboard applications for data transmission across enterprise and specialty markets.
• Copper Cables Copper connectivity solutions including Category 3, 5e, 6, 6A, and 8 cables for LAN, WAN, voice, and data applications.
• Hybrid Cables
• SMPTE Broadcast Cables Professional broadcast cables meeting Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) standards for live broadcast events, including 3-IN-1 Stadium, FLEX, Tactical, and Plenum variants.
• Xpress Ultra Field-Installable Fiber Connectors Field-installable fiber connectors including SC, LC, and ST styles with pre-polished ferrules and mechanical alignment for quick termination without epoxy or polishing.
• MARS (Modular Advanced Reel System) Lightweight modular fiber optic reel system with cartridge system, tripod stands, and transit cases for military and harsh environment deployable applications.
• MHC T2/T3 Cable Assemblies High-density hermaphroditic harsh environment connector series cable assemblies for military and industrial applications requiring robust connectivity.
• Procyon Blade Enclosures Rack mount and wall mount fiber enclosures with integrated splice trays and module systems for enterprise data center applications.
• Fiber Splice Cassettes Pre-terminated splice cassettes supporting up to 24 fibers with splice holders, adapter plates, and compatibility with 600-series rack, wall, and zone enclosures.
• EZ-MATE Hermaphroditic Connectors Hermaphroditic harsh environment connector series for fiber optic connections in military and broadcast applications.
• R-JACK Industrial RJ45 Connectors Harsh environment RJ45 connector series designed for industrial applications requiring ruggedized Ethernet connectivity.
• WTC Wall Mount Fiber Enclosures Wall mount cabinets accepting standard 600-series adapter plates, MPO cassettes, and fiber splice cassettes with integrated fiber management.
• Deployable Solutions Military-grade deployable cable systems and reel solutions for rapid deployment in tactical and field environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• OCC cables fail less often than competitor products, leading to substantial decrease in repair and restoration costs for customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer producing fiber optic cables, copper cables, and connectivity for telecoms, energy, and industrial markets; comparable in offering breadth and harsh-environment/specialty cable capabilities.
• Leviton Manufacturing: Privately held manufacturer of copper and fiber connectivity, structured cabling, and network infrastructure for commercial, data center, and residential markets — direct overlap in enterprise cabling and connectors.
• Panduit Corp. Provider of network infrastructure solutions including copper and fiber cabling, connectors, racks, and cable management for enterprise and data center customers — strong overlap with OCC's enterprise connectivity portfolio.
• Furukawa Electric: Manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cable, and connectivity products sold in North America through OFS — competing fiber optic cable portfolio for enterprise, telecom, and harsh-environment applications.
• CommScope Holding Company: One of the largest global manufacturers of wired and wireless network infrastructure including fiber optic cables, copper cabling, and connectivity solutions for enterprise, data center, and broadband markets — directly comparable product portfolio across fiber and copper.
• Belden Inc. Manufacturer of signal transmission solutions including copper and fiber cables, connectivity, and networking products for enterprise, industrial, and broadcast markets — overlapping target verticals (broadcast, industrial) and product categories.
• Hubbell Incorporated: Manufacturer of electrical and electronic products including cabling, connectors, and enclosures for industrial, commercial, and utility applications — overlaps with OCC's copper connectivity and enclosure offerings.
• Amphenol Corporation: Global manufacturer of interconnect, sensor, and antenna solutions including harsh-environment fiber optic connectors and assemblies used in military, industrial, and broadcast — comparable in connector and harsh-environment offerings.
• Corning Incorporated: Global leader in optical fiber, fiber optic cable, and connectivity with major presence in enterprise networks and data centers — OCC's primary reference competitor in multimode fiber optic cable for the North American enterprise market.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese manufacturer of optical fiber, fiber optic cables, and connectivity products with a strong North American enterprise and data center presence — directly competes with OCC in fiber optic cabling for enterprise markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/occsolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/OCCSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/76607

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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