Star-Lo Communications

Name

Star-Lo Communications

Legal name

Star-Lo Communications

Website

https://star-locommunications.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Star-Lo Communications is a privately held, Whippany, NJ-based installer of structured voice, data, and video communications cabling and integrated low voltage systems for enterprise, healthcare, sports, pharmaceutical, and aviation clients in New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and Low Voltage Cabling Contracting

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI)

Keywords

• Structured cabling installation
• Low voltage systems integration
• Telecommunications contracting
• Data center cabling
• Network infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Whippany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Structured Cabling Installation Services: Project-based installation of structured voice, data, and video communications cabling for corporate offices, data centers, healthcare facilities, and sports/entertainment venues. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts for new installations and infrastructure builds.
2. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and support services for existing cabling infrastructure including minor moves, adds, and changes (MAC) to existing systems. Includes validation and documentation of existing cabling infrastructure.
3. Low Voltage Systems Integration: Installation and integration of complementary low voltage systems including audio-visual, security cabling, access control, nurse call, paging, sound masking, and distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Star-Lo Communications installs and maintains structured voice, data, and video communications cabling systems for enterprise clients. The company also integrates complementary low voltage systems including audio-visual, security cabling, access control, nurse call, paging, sound masking, and distributed antenna systems (DAS). Services are delivered as project-based contracts for new construction, data center buildouts, and ongoing moves/adds/changes support.

Product overview

Star-Lo Communications is a services company providing telecommunications and low voltage cabling installation and maintenance solutions. They offer a portfolio of integrated service capabilities including structured voice and data communications cabling, video and surveillance systems, Audio-Visual/Sound/Broadcast systems, outside plant and aerial cabling installation, security cabling and systems, paging and sound masking systems, cable tray/raceway installation, network integration, infrastructure validation and documentation, moves/adds/changes, and troubleshooting. These services are delivered as a unified service offering rather than distinct software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structured Cabling Installation Services Project-based installation of structured voice, data, and video communications cabling for enterprise clients including corporate headquarters, data centers, healthcare facilities, and sports venues. Delivered as one-time project contracts with manufacturer-certified installations that qualify for extended warranties.
• Cabling Maintenance and Support Services Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support for existing cabling systems including minor moves, adds, and changes (MAC), and validation and documentation of existing cabling infrastructure for installed enterprise bases.
• Low Voltage Systems Integration Installation and integration of complementary low voltage systems including audio-visual, sound and broadcast systems, security cabling and systems, access control, nurse call, paging, sound masking, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for enterprise and venue clients.
• Outside Plant and Aerial Cabling Installation Installation and maintenance of outside plant cabling including underground and aerial wiring, outside splicing, new plant development, activation, and design as a line supervisor for enterprise and carrier-grade facilities.
• Network Integration and Data Center Cabling Network integration plus data center cabling infrastructure including high-density rack and stack, server cabinet installation, fiber and copper backbone deployment with 10G/40G/100G support, MTP/MPO solutions, and category 6A ultra high density deployments for enterprise data centers.

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Star-Lo ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar-Lo Electric is a sister company under common ownership, one of New Jersey's largest electrical contractors. Together with Star-Lo Communications, they form the Star-Lo family of companies with combined annual revenue exceeding $100 million and $60 million bond rating. This partnership allows coordinated electrical and low voltage cabling installation on major construction projects.
• Systimax SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installation partner for Systimax Solutions products including structured cabling systems. Star-Lo performs Systimax-certified installations that qualify for extended manufacturer warranties.
• CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installation partner for Corning optical fiber and cabling products. Star-Lo installs Corning fiber optic backbone and station cabling solutions with manufacturer certification.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installation partner for Panduit structured cabling products. Multiple projects including Atlantic Health DC and Realogy Corporate HQ were completed as Panduit certified installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is a large AV systems integrator that also delivers structured cabling, UC, and collaboration infrastructure for corporate and venue clients. Comparable on AV/broadcast integration and commercial cabling, with deeper national reach.
• M.C. Dean: M.C. Dean is one of the largest independent electrical and low-voltage systems integrators in the U.S., delivering structured cabling, AV, security, and DAS for enterprise, government, and data center clients. Highly comparable to Star-Lo across core service lines, customer profile, and project complexity.
• AFL Telecommunications: AFL Telecommunications is a major fiber optic and infrastructure services provider offering engineered cabling, fusion splicing, and data center fiber deployment. Direct overlap on fiber backbone and high-density enterprise cabling work.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national electrical contractor with a sizable technology systems / low-voltage division delivering structured cabling, AV, and security solutions. Comparable business model combining electrical and low-voltage single-source delivery for enterprise clients.
• IES Communications (IES Holdings): IES Communications is the low-voltage / structured cabling division of IES Holdings, providing design-build services for voice, data, video, security, and audio-visual systems across commercial and industrial facilities. Direct competitor in the same core service category with national reach.

Broad incumbents

• Rosendin: Rosendin is one of the largest U.S. electrical contractors with a technology / low-voltage division delivering structured cabling, AV, and security on large commercial builds. Broader incumbent with national scale competing on the same enterprise bid list.
• Black Box: Black Box is a national network infrastructure services provider offering structured cabling, data center, and unified communications deployment. Broader incumbent with national footprint and managed services capability that competes with Star-Lo on enterprise cabling rollouts.

Others

• Graybar: Graybar is the largest North American distributor of electrical, communications, and data networking products and also offers contracting and installation services. Adjacent channel participant—supplies Star-Lo's materials and competes on some installation bids.
• CommScope: CommScope is a major global manufacturer of structured cabling and connectivity products (including Systimax) with an installation services arm. Adjacent rather than direct—CommScope is a product supplier and certified partner network operator where Star-Lo is an installer.

Regional players

• Helix Electric: Helix Electric is a regional electrical contractor with technology / low-voltage capabilities serving commercial, healthcare, and data center clients. Comparable service mix and project profile, but with different geographic focus than Star-Lo's NJ concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Star-Lo Communications