Unified Wire and Cable

What Unified Wire and Cable does

Unified Wire and Cable is a privately held American precision wire and cable manufacturer founded in 1977 and headquartered in DeKalb, Illinois. The company operates a vertically integrated 100,000 sq ft facility with seven extrusion lines, running production from copper fabrication through extrusion under a single roof. Its product portfolio spans building wire (THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, TFN/TFFN), hook-up and machine tool wire (UL 1007, UL 1015/MTW), automotive and marine primary wire (GPT, GPTM, GXL), portable cord (SJTOOW), and most recently medium voltage power cable (MV-105) at 5kV to 69kV in copper and aluminum constructions.

A core technical differentiator is the proprietary Skin Coat co-extrusion process, which uses three extruders operating simultaneously to fuse a 0.004" to 0.010" colored outer skin to the insulation in a single pass at the molecular level, meeting UL, CSA, and SAE standards while reducing scrap and machine downtime. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, UL Listed for 100+ AWM styles, CSA Approved, and RoHS3 and REACH compliant. Products are sold to OEMs and distributors across appliance, automotive, marine, RV, electronics, military, data center, and power and battery applications.

The go-to-market is sales-led, executed through a network of independent manufacturer sales representatives (J.R. Jordan Sales, DF Sales, and UWC Direct) covering U.S. territories. Pricing is quote-based with no published list rates, and the company maintains a finished goods inventory to support same-business-day quote response and immediate shipment on stocked SKUs. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Unified Wire and Cable

Legal name

Unified Wire & Cable, Inc.

Website

https://unifiedwireandcable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Unified Wire and Cable is a privately held, vertically integrated American manufacturer of precision wire and cable, including building wire, hook-up wire, automotive and marine primary wire, portable cord, and medium voltage power cable up to 69kV, serving appliance, automotive, marine, RV, electronics, military, data center, and power OEMs from a 100,000 sq ft facility in DeKalb, Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Drawing & Insulating Of Nonferrous Wire (3357)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA)

Keywords

• Wire and cable
• Building wire products
• Medium voltage cable
• Automotive primary wire
• Hook-up wire manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dekalb

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wire and Cable Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of precision wire and cable products including building wire (THHN-2), portable cord (SJTOOW), medium voltage cable (MV-105), hook-up wire (TFFN), automotive/marine wire, and custom constructions. Revenue generated from product sales to OEMs and distributors across appliance, automotive, marine, RV, electronics, and military markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Unified Wire and Cable manufactures precision wire and cable products for OEMs and distributors across appliance, automotive, marine, RV, electronics, military, building, and industrial markets. The company operates a 100,000 sq ft vertically integrated facility in DeKalb, Illinois, with copper fabrication through extrusion under one roof, producing building wire, portable cord, hook-up wire, automotive/marine wire, and medium voltage cable from 600V to 69kV. Proprietary Skin Coat co-extrusion technology enables custom color wire at lower minimum order quantities.

Product overview

Unified Wire & Cable is an American precision wire and cable manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical wire products. The product line includes: building wire (THHN/THWN-2, XHHW-2, TFN/TFFN), hook-up wire (UL 1007, UL 1015/MTW), automotive wire (GPT, GPTM, GXL), portable cord (SJTOOW), and medium voltage power cables (CU/AL 15kV, 25kV, 35kV). Manufacturing takes place at a 100,000 sq ft facility in DeKalb, Illinois using 7 extrusion lines, with vertical integration from copper fabrication to extrusion. The company employs proprietary Skin Coat Technology for co-extrusion coloring and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, UL listings for 100+ AWM styles, CSA approval, and RoHS3 compliance. Products serve appliance, automotive, marine, RV, electronics, and military markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skin Coat Technology: Proprietary precision co-extrusion process that permanently fuses a colored outer skin onto wire in a single pass, enabling custom color, lower minimums, and better pricing without sacrificing performance. Uses three extruders operating simultaneously with skin thickness of 0.004" to 0.010".

Products and services

• THHN / THWN-2 / MTW Building Wire
• SJTOOW Portable Cord Oil-resistant CPE-jacketed portable cord with junior service rating of 300V and 90°C. Designed for lighting, mining, off-road, and portable power applications, performing in extreme temperatures from -50°C to 105°C. Targeted at OEMs and distributors serving industrial and construction markets.
• TFN / TFFN Fixture Wire Solid (TFN) or stranded (TFFN) bare copper fixture wire with PVC primary insulation and extruded nylon outer jacket. Rated 600V, 90°C dry locations. Used for lighting fixtures, control circuits, and small-gauge interior wiring in conduit by electrical contractors and OEMs.
• UL 1007 Hook-Up Wire Internal appliance wiring with oil-resistant PVC insulation. Rated 60°C and 2,500V peak. Available in solid or stranded, bare or tinned copper constructions from 24 AWG to 16 AWG. Targeted at OEMs manufacturing appliances, electronics, and small electrical assemblies.
• UL 1015 / MTW Machine Tool Wire Machine tool, panel, and internal wiring wire with PVC Class 43/55 insulation rated 90°C dry, 600V building-grade. Withstands oil exposure up to 60°C for electronic use. Available 22 AWG to 10 AWG. Targeted at OEMs building machine tools, panels, and industrial equipment.
• GPT Automotive Primary Wire General-purpose automotive primary wire with PVC insulation rated 80°C, 60V. The workhorse standard for low-voltage primary cable in surface vehicle electrical systems at 60V DC (25V AC) or less. Used by automotive OEMs, RV manufacturers, and trailer harness builders.
• GPTM Marine Primary Wire Tinned copper marine primary wire with flame-retardant PVC insulation rated 80°C. Resists oil, salt, moisture in harsh marine environments. UL 1426 boat-cable construction for 60V DC (25V AC) systems. Targeted at marine OEMs and boat builders.
• GXL Crosslink Primary Wire Thin-wall crosslinked polyethylene primary wire with 125°C rating. Abrasion- and chemical-resistant per SAE J1128. For special purpose crosslinked poly insulated low tension primary cable at 60V RMS or less. Used by automotive OEMs requiring higher temperature and chemical resistance.
• XHHW-2 / UL SIS Building Wire XLPE insulated building wire for branch-circuit and switchboard wiring. Rated 90°C wet and dry, 600V, flame-retardant. Smooth insulation for easier pulling. 8 AWG and larger are sunlight-resistant. Sizes 1/0 AWG and larger meet UL-1685 Method 1 flame test for CT-rated installations. Targeted at data center and commercial building wire buyers.
• CU 15kV Medium Voltage Power Cable Copper conductor medium voltage power cable with compressed concentric copper conductor, lead-free EPR insulation (220-mil nominal wall, 133% level), copper tape shield, and PVC jacket. For primary underground distribution and industrial feeders. Targeted at utility and industrial electrical buyers.
• AL 15kV Medium Voltage Power Cable Aluminum conductor medium voltage power cable with EPR insulation (220-mil nominal wall, 133% level) and strippable semiconducting shield. Cost-effective option for long primary distribution runs at 15kV class. Targeted at utility buyers.
• AL 25kV Medium Voltage Power Cable Aluminum conductor medium voltage power cable with lead-free EPR insulation (260-mil nominal wall, 133% level) and strippable semiconducting shield. For utility and industrial primary distribution networks at 25kV class.
• AL 35kV Medium Voltage Power Cable Aluminum conductor medium voltage power cable with lead-free EPR insulation (420-mil nominal wall, 133% level), copper tape shield, and PVC jacket. Highest distribution voltage in standard catalog at 35kV class. Compliant with UL 1072, UL 1685, CSA C22.2 No. 230, CSA C22.2 No. 2556, AEIC CS-8, and NFPA 70 (NEC).
• MV-105 Medium Voltage Power Cable 5kV-69kV distribution cable - concentric-neutral and shielded MV power cables for utility, industrial, and underground distribution with copper or aluminum conductor options. New product category launched in 2026 targeting utility, industrial, and underground distribution customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced scrap rates and machine downtime through Skin Coat technology
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southwire Company: Largest U.S.-based wire and cable manufacturer with overlapping building wire, hook-up, portable cord, and MV cable lines. Both sell into electrical distribution, OEM, and utility channels under similar UL/CSA compliance requirements.
• Encore Wire: U.S. building wire specialist (now part of Prysmian) focused on residential and commercial branch-circuit products including THHN/THWN-2 and XHHW-2, directly overlapping UWC's flagship building wire portfolio.
• Service Wire Company: U.S. manufacturer of building wire, utility cable, and MV cable with overlapping products and similar mid-sized positioning to UWC. Competes head-to-head on pricing, MOQ, and lead time in the U.S. distribution channel.
• Alpha Wire: Specialty hook-up wire and cable manufacturer (now part of Belden) serving OEM electronics, industrial, and appliance customers. Direct overlap with UWC's UL 1007/1015/MTW hook-up product lines for OEM assembly.
• Harbour Industries: Specialty wire and cable manufacturer serving aerospace, military, industrial, and medical markets—comparable to UWC's MIL-spec wire and broader OEM industrial product segments.
• Lake Cable: Mid-sized U.S. wire and cable manufacturer specializing in building wire, portable cord, and custom OEM constructions. Similar scale, product breadth, and distribution-led GTM to UWC.
• Priority Wire & Cable: U.S.-based building wire and cable manufacturer focused on competitive pricing and broad distribution. Direct competitor in commodity low-voltage wire through electrical distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: Global cable conglomerate spanning energy (including MV/HV), telecom, and industrial cable markets. Competes in the MV utility cable segment where UWC launched MV-105, and owns Encore Wire—intensifying competition in low-voltage building wire.
• Nexans: Global cable manufacturer covering energy infrastructure, MV/HV, and specialty industrial cables. Overlaps with UWC's expanding MV cable line and broader utility-side conductor offerings.
• Belden: U.S. specialty cable maker with strong positions in industrial, data, and electronic hook-up wire—broadly overlapping UWC's hook-up wire and OEM-appliance/electronics segment while also extending into data and broadcast categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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