What Cablesys does

ICC, operating under the Cablesys brand, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of structured cabling products founded in 1984. The company makes copper cabling systems (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A), fiber optic systems, residential wiring enclosures, and cable management hardware, with components rated for PoE++ delivery up to 90W. Products are UL Listed, RoHS compliant, NEC rated, and TAA compliant, enabling access to U.S. federal and government-funded projects as well as commercial and multi-family residential deployments.

The business model is a two-tier channel: ICC sells through an authorized distributor network that in turn supplies cabling installers, and reinforces specification lock-in through an Elite Installer certification program. The core commercial proposition is cost: ICC positions pricing up to 60% below tier-one brands such as CommScope, Panduit, and Leviton, while maintaining the certifications and warranty terms required for commercial and government work. Product differentiation is achieved through workflow-oriented features such as pre-terminated systems, push-pin mount residential enclosures, and Reelex no-tangle pull-box packaging, all aimed at reducing installer labor.

Revenue mechanics are volume-driven, distributor-mediated, and exposed to commodity input costs and SMB installer demand cycles. The customer base is fragmented and project-driven, evidenced by case studies spanning multi-family residential developments and manufacturing facility deployments. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, headcount, or financial results, which limits external visibility into scale and growth dynamics.

Name

Cablesys

Legal name

ICC

Website

https://cablesys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cablesys (ICC) is a U.S. structured cabling manufacturer founded in 1984, selling copper, fiber, enclosure, and cable management products through authorized distributors to cabling installers at prices up to 60% below tier-one brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Cabling Infrastructure

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB), Cable Management & Raceway Systems (conduits, trunking, cable trays, ducts, fittings) (IMAGAEAD), Wiring Harnesses & Pre-Fabricated Assemblies (IMADAMAN)

Keywords

• Structured cabling solutions
• Ethernet cable manufacturing
• Fiber optic systems
• Cable management products
• Residential wiring enclosures

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structured Cabling Product Sales: ICC generates revenue through the sale of physical structured cabling products including bulk ethernet cables (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A), patch cords, fiber optic assemblies, patch panels, racks, ladder rack, residential enclosures, and tools. Products are sold through a distributor network to Installers who deploy them in end-customer projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICC manufactures and sells physical structured cabling products, including bulk Ethernet cables (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A), fiber optic systems, patch panels, cross-connect components, residential wiring enclosures, racks, ladder rack, and cable management hardware. Products are sold through an authorized distributor network to cabling installers who deploy them in commercial, residential, and manufacturing projects.

Product overview

ICC is a structured cabling solutions manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of physical networking hardware products. The product lineup includes work area outlets (modular connectors, faceplates, surface mount boxes), patch panels and cross-connect components (110-type, feed-through, telco, blank panels), racks and cable management systems (wall mount, floor mount, ladder rack), and residential enclosures (9", 14", 28" plastic and metal enclosures). Core products include bulk ethernet cables (CAT6A, CAT6, CAT5e with CMR riser and CMP plenum ratings), cords and cable assemblies, fiber optic systems (adapter panels, MPO/MTP cassettes), cable raceway, and installation tools. ICC also offers pre-terminated cabling systems for both copper and fiber, enabling faster deployment. The company targets small and medium-sized cabling projects and positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to spec brands, with prices up to 60% lower than major competitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Work Area Outlets Modular connectors, faceplates, surface mount boxes, mounting boxes, and mobile patch boxes for work area connectivity in structured cabling installations.
• Patch Panels and Cross-connect
• Racks and Cable Management
• Residential Enclosures
• Bulk Ethernet Cables
• Cords and Cable Assemblies
• Fiber Optic System
• Cable Raceway
• Tools
• Pre-Terminated Ethernet System
• Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic System
• CAT6A Cabling System
• Fiber Optic Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Prices up to 60% lower compared to big-brand competitors

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: CommScope is one of the largest global manufacturers of structured cabling systems (copper, fiber, patch panels, enclosures) and serves enterprise, data center, and telecom customers. It is a direct competitor to ICC's portfolio across nearly every product category ICC sells, but at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Panduit: Panduit is a major manufacturer of network infrastructure including copper cabling (CAT6/CAT6A), fiber systems, patch panels, racks, and cable management. Its full structured cabling portfolio overlaps directly with ICC's, but Panduit is positioned at the spec/premium end of the market versus ICC's value posture.
• Belden: Belden produces cable, connectivity, and networking products for enterprise, industrial, and broadcast applications. Its copper cabling and connectivity portfolio competes directly with ICC's structured cabling line, though Belden also serves much broader industrial and specialty markets.
• Hubbell Premise Wiring: Hubbell's premise wiring division manufactures structured cabling products including copper cable, patch panels, connectors, and residential enclosures. It targets enterprise and commercial installers with a similar product matrix to ICC, though at a broader incumbent scale.
• Tripp Lite (by Eaton): Tripp Lite (now part of Eaton) manufactures connectivity and infrastructure products including patch cables, patch panels, racks, and power solutions. Its networking hardware line competes with ICC's connectivity and rack/cable management products in the installer and IT channel.
• Leviton: Leviton manufactures a wide range of structured cabling products including CAT6/CAT6A cable, patch panels, connectors, and residential structured wiring enclosures — almost identical in scope to ICC's product line. Leviton serves both commercial and residential channels, competing head-to-head with ICC's installer and multi-family customer base.

Direct peers

• Vertical Cable: Vertical Cable is a value-oriented manufacturer and distributor of structured cabling products (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A bulk cable, patch cords, fiber). It competes head-to-head with ICC in the cost-sensitive non-spec segment, sharing a similar value-pricing and distributor-channel strategy.
• Superior Essex: Superior Essex manufactures communication and energy wire and cable products, including bulk copper premises cabling (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A). Its bulk cable products are a direct substitute for ICC's bulk Ethernet cable line in the same installer channel.
• Siemon: Siemon is a global manufacturer of IT infrastructure solutions including copper and fiber cabling systems, patch panels, enclosures, and pre-terminated assemblies. Its product mix, target customer (structured cabling installers), and channel-based distribution model mirror ICC's go-to-market closely.
• Black Box: Black Box provides IT infrastructure products and connectivity solutions including cabling, patch panels, racks, and network enclosures. Its structured cabling portfolio directly overlaps with ICC's, and it similarly targets mid-market and enterprise installers through distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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