Universal Cable
Universal Cable (Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd) is a 1968-founded Malaysian cable manufacturer and OSK Group subsidiary producing power cables from Extra-High Voltage to Low-Voltage, aluminium conductors, fire-resistant, DC solar, instrument/control, and fibre optic cables from three plants in Melaka and Johor for domestic and regional industrial, utility, energy, and infrastructure customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersJohor Bahru, Malaysia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Universal Cable does
Universal Cable, operating as Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd (OCC), is a Malaysian cable manufacturer founded in 1968 and headquartered at Level 16, Plaza OSK, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSK Group, a diversified Malaysian conglomerate. Its core activity is the manufacture of a comprehensive range of power and communication cables across voltage classes — Extra-High Voltage, High-Voltage, Medium-Voltage, and Low-Voltage power cables — alongside aluminium conductors, fire-resistant and flame-retardant cables, instrument and control cables, DC solar cables for renewable-energy applications, and fibre optic cables for telecommunications.
Production runs from three plants: Krubong in Melaka (the central hub for medium-voltage, low-voltage and fibre optic cables), Pandan in Johor (low-voltage, power, instrument/control, oil & gas cables, and aluminium conductors), and Plentong in Johor (Extra-High Voltage, High-Voltage and Medium-Voltage cables up to 2,500mm² conductor size for the energy and power industry). The company carries a visible stack of third-party certifications (e.g., SIRIM, TÜV SÜD PSB, DEKRA) which position it to bid on tier-1 utility and infrastructure specifications.
The business model is a B2B hardware-sales operation: cables are manufactured to quote-based pricing and sold through direct enterprise sales to construction contractors, industrial buyers, utilities and energy transmission/distribution operators, fire-protection system integrators, solar EPCs, telco infrastructure deployers, and oil & gas facility operators. Go-to-market is a direct field/enterprise sales motion supported by a corporate website (olympic-cable.com.my) and dedicated sales email and phone channel, with output distributed across both the Malaysian domestic market and international Southeast Asia customers. Customer segments are diversified across six verticals — building construction/industrial/infrastructure, energy transmission & distribution, fire protection, renewable energy, communication, and oil & gas — though no major end-customers or revenue mix are publicly disclosed.
Universal Cable firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Universal Cable
- Legal name
- Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd
- Website
- https://ucable.com.my
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Universal Cable (Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd) is a 1968-founded Malaysian cable manufacturer and OSK Group subsidiary producing power cables from Extra-High Voltage to Low-Voltage, aluminium conductors, fire-resistant, DC solar, instrument/control, and fibre optic cables from three plants in Melaka and Johor for domestic and regional industrial, utility, energy, and infrastructure customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Universal Cable industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cable and Wire Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC), Utility & Underground Distribution Cable (URD/Substation) (IMADAMAG), Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH), Fire-Resistant & Life-Safety Cable (Fire Alarm/Emergency) (IMADAMAF)
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Where Universal Cable is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johor Bahru
- HQ country
- Malaysia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
Universal Cable business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cable Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling a comprehensive range of cable products including power cables, communication cables, and specialised industrial cables to domestic and international markets. Revenue generated through direct sales of manufactured products to construction, energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Universal Cable product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Universal Cable, operating as Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd (OCC), manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of power, communication, and specialty cables from Extra-High Voltage down to Low-Voltage, including aluminium conductors, fire-resistant cables, instrument and control cables, DC solar cables, and fibre optic cables. The products are sold directly to B2B customers in construction, energy transmission and distribution, telecommunications, fire protection, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors across domestic and international markets.
Product overview
Olympic Cable Company (OCC) is a cable manufacturing company that produces a comprehensive portfolio of cable products across voltage ranges. The product portfolio includes Extra-High Voltage, High-Voltage, Medium-Voltage, and Low-Voltage power cables, Aluminium Conductors, Fire-Resistant & Flame-Retardant cables, Instrument & Control Cables, DC Solar Cables, and Fibre Optic Cables. These products are engineered for diverse sectors including energy transmission and distribution, telecommunications, construction, fire protection systems, renewable energy (particularly solar), and oil and gas industries. The company operates three manufacturing plants in Malaysia producing cables for both domestic and international markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Extra-High Voltage Cables High-capacity power transmission cables designed for utilities and energy infrastructure, manufactured with conductor sizes up to 2500mm² at the Plentong, Johor plant for the energy and power industry.
- High-Voltage Cables Power cables for high-voltage energy transmission applications in the power industry, manufactured at the Plentong, Johor facility.
- Medium-Voltage Cables Power distribution cables for medium-voltage applications across domestic and international markets, produced at Krubong (Melaka) and Plentong (Johor) facilities.
- Low-Voltage Cables Power cables for low-voltage applications including residential, commercial, and industrial use, manufactured at Krubong (Melaka) and Pandan (Johor) plants.
- Aluminium Conductors Aluminium electrical conductors for power transmission and distribution applications, manufactured at the Pandan, Johor facility.
- Fire-Resistant and Flame-Retardant Cables Specialised cables designed for fire protection applications, maintaining circuit integrity during fire events for emergency systems and safe evacuation.
- Instrument and Control Cables Cables for instrumentation and control systems in industrial applications including oil and gas facilities, produced at the Pandan, Johor plant.
- DC Solar Cables Direct current cables specifically designed for solar photovoltaic energy systems and renewable energy applications.
- Fibre Optic Cables Optical fibre cables for telecommunications and data communication infrastructure, produced at the Krubong, Melaka facility.
Companies that use Universal Cable
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Universal Cable technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Universal Cable partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- OSK GroupcoreOSK Group is the parent company of Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd. OCC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OSK Group, providing corporate backing and strategic direction. OSK Group is a diversified financial services and investment group.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Universal Cable competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Nexans: Global #2 cable maker producing power, telecom, and specialty cables including HV/EHV and subsea systems. Comparable to OCC across LV through HV voltage classes and similar end-market exposure to utilities and infrastructure.
- Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with full EHV/HVDC, submarine, and LV/MV product ranges across energy and telecom. Directly comparable to OCC's broad power cable portfolio but at far greater scale and global footprint.
- Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese conglomerate with a major wire and cable division covering power, telecom, and fibre optic cables including HV applications. Comparable across voltage ranges and fibre optic product lines.
- Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer of power cables, fibre optics, and aluminium conductors. Overlaps with OCC's HV/MV power cable and aluminium conductor product lines, and competes in Asia-Pacific markets.
Direct peers
- Leoni AG: German cable maker with strong presence in specialty cables for infrastructure, energy, and industrial applications. Comparable in industrial cable and instrumentation segments where OCC competes via its instrument/control cable line.
- Belden Inc. US-based specialty cable manufacturer focused on industrial, networking, and broadcast cable solutions. Comparable to OCC's fibre optic, instrument/control, and industrial cable offerings targeting demanding environments.
- Taihan Electric Wire: Korean cable manufacturer producing EHV/HV/MV/LV power cables, fire-resistant cables, and submarine HV cables. Closely comparable on product mix including specialised safety and high-voltage capability.
- LS Cable & System: South Korea's largest cable manufacturer producing EHV/HV/MV/LV power cables, aluminium conductors, and submarine cables. Direct peer with overlapping product portfolio and similar Asia-Pacific regional focus.
- Polycab India: India's largest cable manufacturer offering LV through HV power cables, solar cables, fire-resistant cables, and instrumentation cables. Direct overlap with OCC's diversified power cable and specialty product portfolio.
Regional players
- Elsewedy Electric: Middle East and Africa-focused cable and power solutions manufacturer with HV/MV/LV range and turnkey infrastructure capability. Comparable product breadth, though focused on MENA rather than Southeast Asia.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Universal Cable leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Universal Cable funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Universal Cable M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Universal Cable
What does Universal Cable do?
Universal Cable, operating as Olympic Cable Company Sdn Bhd (OCC), manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of power, communication, and specialty cables from Extra-High Voltage down to Low-Voltage, including aluminium conductors, fire-resistant cables, instrument and control cables, DC solar cables, and fibre optic cables. The products are sold directly to B2B customers in construction, energy transmission and distribution, telecommunications, fire protection, renewable energy, and oil and gas sectors across domestic and international markets.
Is Universal Cable a public or private company?
Universal Cable is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Universal Cable founded?
Universal Cable was founded in 1968. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Universal Cable based?
Universal Cable is headquartered in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in the Asia region.
How does Universal Cable make money?
One revenue line is on record: cable Product Sales.
Who are Universal Cable's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Nexans, Prysmian Group, Sumitomo Electric Industries and Furukawa Electric. Direct peers are Leoni AG, Belden Inc., Taihan Electric Wire, LS Cable & System and Polycab India. Elsewedy Electric is listed as a regional player.
Does Universal Cable have an API?
No public API is recorded for Universal Cable.
What industry is Universal Cable in?
Universal Cable's product category is Cable and Wire Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAMAB, Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV), with a secondary code of IMAGAEAC, Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable). Its NAICS code is 33592 and its SIC code is 3600.