What Cadre Industries does

Cadre Industries (legal entity: Cadre Wire Group, Inc.) is a privately held, value-added distributor headquartered in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, specializing in wireless infrastructure and electrical products. Founded by tenured industry executives, the company targets telecom carriers, tower companies, and network installation contractors, operating a service-first distribution model with 20+ regionally coordinated warehouses and a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program. Cadre's catalog spans over 4,500 SKUs, combining 644+ proprietary Cadre brand items (adapters, cable support, grounding, PIM mitigation, hoisting grips, heat shrink, termination loads) with third-party distributed brands.

The company's core product portfolio is anchored by exclusive or core-tier distribution agreements with Southwire (TelcoFlex power cable, 208 SKUs), Electri-Flex (conduit and fittings, 717+ SKUs), Burndy/Hubbell (connectors, lugs, tools, 3,740+ SKUs), Direct Mfg (UL-listed battery cable), and 3M (weatherproofing kits). Cadre also offers its own RG Flex power cable line and US-based quick-turn Fiber & RF Jumpers. Products carry certifications including UL 3311, UL 3279, UL, CSA, CE, and CULus, supporting telecom and data center deployment requirements.

Cadre generates revenue through hardware sales to enterprise and mid-market accounts via a multi-channel go-to-market strategy: dedicated account representatives ("Cadre Wire Sales"), phone (888-602-2373), email ([email protected]), and an e-commerce storefront with Quick Order Pad functionality. Pricing is predominantly quote-based ("Call for Price"), with tiered shipping from free Normal delivery (3–4 weeks) to Extreme Rush (1 week or less). Geographic operations are domestic-only (USA), and no app, API, or technology platform is offered — the company's value is in logistics, inventory depth, and service rather than technology.

Name

Cadre Industries

Legal name

Cadre Wire Group, Inc.

Website

https://cadreindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadre Industries is a privately held value-added distributor of wireless infrastructure and electrical products, serving telecom carriers and network contractors from Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania with 20+ regional warehouses and a 4,500+ SKU catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomeryville

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: Revenue is generated through the distribution and resale of electrical, wire, cable, and wireless infrastructure products. The company acts as a distributor for multiple manufacturers, selling products through direct sales, online ordering, and account-based relationships. Products include proprietary Cadre brand items (adapters, cable support, grounding, hardware) alongside third-party brands (Burndy connectors, Southwire TelcoFlex cable, Electri-Flex conduit, 3M weatherproofing products).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadre Industries is a service-first value-added distributor of wireless infrastructure and electrical products, supplying RF components, coax cable support, grounding hardware, power cable, conduit, connectors, and fiber/RF jumpers to telecom carriers, tower companies, and network installation contractors. The company distributes its own Cadre brand products alongside distributed brands such as Burndy, Southwire TelcoFlex, Electri-Flex, Direct Mfg, 3M, and Estech, and fulfills orders through 20+ regional warehouses and a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program.

Product overview

Cadre Industries is a service-first value-added distributor specializing in wireless infrastructure products. The company offers a comprehensive e-commerce catalog featuring proprietary Cadre brand products (over 644 items in Data Networking & Wireless category) alongside distributed brands including Electri-Flex conduit/fittings, Southwire TelcoFlex power cable, Direct Mfg battery cable, and Burndy connectors/tools. The product portfolio covers electrical infrastructure needs for telecom/wireless applications including cable entry systems, cable support hardware, grounding equipment, PIM mitigation solutions, fiber/RF jumpers, and power cables. Products are fulfilled through 20+ regionally coordinated warehouses with VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) program options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cadre Brand Data Networking & Wireless Products Proprietary Cadre brand wireless infrastructure hardware including adapters, banding, cable entry systems, cable support (blocks, hangers, inserts), grounding equipment, hardware, heat shrink, hoisting grips, nuts & bolts, PIM mitigation solutions, RET cables, shelter accessories, steel components, termination loads, and tools for telecom and wireless professionals.
• Electri-Flex Conduit Flexible electrical conduit products from Electri-Flex, including aluminum, bronze, nylon, PVC, stainless steel, and steel variants in various colors and lengths, with UL, CSA, CE, and CULus certifications. Distributed exclusively through Cadre Industries.
• Electri-Flex Conduit Fittings Conduit coupling and connector fittings from Electri-Flex, including straight and angle connectors with IP68 ratings for commercial and industrial electrical installations.
• Burndy Lugs, Plugs & Connectors Comprehensive range of Burndy (Hubbell) electrical connectors, lugs, cables, elbows and braids, and accessories for power connections in electrical and telecom installations.
• Southwire TelcoFlex Power Cable TelcoFlex power cable from Southwire in various configurations (Class B-Code, Class I-Flex), AWG sizes from 1/0 to 4/0, and multiple colors including tracer variants, used in telecom and data center applications.
• Direct Mfg UL 3311/UL 3279 Battery Cable Battery cable products certified to UL 3311 and UL 3279 standards from Direct Mfg, available in AWG sizes from 8ga to 4/0 in black and red, for industrial and telecom power applications.
• Burndy Tools Professional electrical tools from Burndy including cutting, crimping, and punching tools, hydraulic and pneumatic tools, power tools, and tool attachments/accessories for electrical installation work.
• Fiber & RF Jumpers Fiber optic and RF jumper cables including simplex patch cords, low PIM cables, and armored multifiber outdoor assemblies with quick-turn production capabilities at US-based manufacturing facilities for telecom and wireless applications.
• RG Flex Power Cable Cadre's proprietary RG Flex power cable product line for telecom and wireless applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Electri-FlexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectri-Flex is a manufacturer of electrical conduit whose products (717 SKUs) are distributed exclusively through Cadre Industries. Cadre stocks and sells Electri-Flex conduit and conduit fittings including liquid-tight, stainless steel, and specialized variants.
• BurndycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurndy (Hubbell brand) is a manufacturer of electrical connectors, lugs, and crimping tools with 3,740+ SKUs distributed through Cadre. Products include cable elbows and braids, connectors, lugs, and professional-grade tools for electrical installations.
• Southwire (TelcoFlex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthwire's TelcoFlex power cable products (208 SKUs) are distributed exclusively through Cadre. TelcoFlex is a leading brand of power cable used in telecom and data center applications.
• Direct MfgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect Mfg manufactures UL 3311 and UL 3279 battery cable (18 SKUs) which are distributed through Cadre. Products include various gauge battery cable in black and red colors for industrial applications.
• 3MminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M weatherproofing kits are sold through Cadre's catalog as part of the telecom shelter accessories product line. Products include 3M 33+ and 700 Series weatherproofing kits with butyl mastic and vinyl tape.
• Estech (Talon6-FLEX)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstech's Talon6-FLEX magnetic talon mount is listed as a featured item in Cadre's product catalog, indicating a distribution relationship for this telecom mounting hardware product.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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