Hyesung Cable & Communication

What Hyesung Cable & Communication does

Hyesung Cable & Communication Inc. is a privately held Korean manufacturer of optical fiber and communications cables, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Seoul, with production concentrated at a single factory in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The company designs and produces a broad cable portfolio spanning outdoor, indoor, and hybrid categories — including proprietary TMFC (Traceable Micro Fiber Cable) and PSAC (Peelable Steel Armored Cable) families, ADSS self-supporting cables, micro-cable variants, drop cables, and powered-fiber hybrid cables — supporting fiber counts from 2 to 864 cores across OS2 single-mode and OM1–OM5 multi-mode fibers.

The business operates on a hardware-sales model with a sales-led go-to-market: a Seoul-based direct sales force engages telecommunications operators, network integrators, utilities, and broadband providers globally, supplemented by participation in 35+ industry exhibitions annually across North America, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. Korea Telecom has been a registered official vendor since 1998 across multiple cable categories (F/S since 1998, micro-optic since 2007, UTP since 2016), and the company has won successive Korean Export Tower Awards ($5M in 2015, $10M in 2021, $20M in 2023), reflecting steady export scaling. Technology transferred from Ube-Nitto Kasei (2001–2002) underpins current manufacturing capability.

The competitive position rests on a regulatory- and IP-driven moat: more than 30 international certifications (UL OFNP/OFNR/OFCP, CE/CPR Euroclasses, KS, KC, ISO 9001/14001/45001), issued patents in the US, Korea, Poland, Spain, and France covering TMFC and PSAC designs, plus government designations such as Global Hidden Champion and Global IP Star Enterprise. With 51–100 employees and no external funding rounds disclosed, Hyesung is positioned as a focused mid-sized OEM rather than a high-velocity scale-up, pursuing growth through incremental product development, geographic reach, and IP defense.

Name

Hyesung Cable & Communication

Legal name

Hyesung Cable & Communication Inc.

Website

https://hscnci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hyesung Cable & Communication is a Korean manufacturer of optical fiber and communications cables, producing proprietary TMFC, PSAC, MFC, and ADSS cable families for telecommunications operators, network integrators, and utilities across more than six continents since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Optical Fiber Cables

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coaxial, RF & Specialty Signal Cable (IMADAMAE), Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA)

Keywords

• Optical fiber cables
• FTTH cable solutions
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Cable manufacturing
• Outdoor fiber cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Seocho

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

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. Optical Fiber Cable Manufacturing & Sales: The company manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of optical fiber and communications cables, including outdoor, indoor, hybrid, and specialty cables. Revenue is generated through direct sales to telecommunications operators, network integrators, utilities, and broadband providers globally. Products are sold as standard catalog items with custom configurations available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hyesung Cable & Communication Inc. manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of optical fiber and communications cables, including outdoor cables (PSAC, TMFC, MFC, ADSS, duct, loose tube), indoor cables (flat drop, distribution, breakout, armored), hybrid cables (powered fiber optic and fiber+UTP), and connectivity solutions. Products are sold directly to telecommunications operators, ISPs, utilities, network integrators, and broadband providers globally, with custom configurations available. The company is an official vendor to Korea Telecom across multiple cable categories since 1998.

Product overview

Hyesung Cable & Communication is a manufacturer specializing in fiber optic and communications cables. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: Outdoor Optical Fiber Cables (PSAC Gel/Dry, TMFC Stranded/Central in Gel/Dry variants, MFC Stranded/Central in Gel/Dry variants, Duct Cables Gel/Dry, ADSS Cables including Double Jacket and Anti-Rodent variants, Loose Tube Cables with LAP Tape and Self-Supporting options, and Micro Module Cables), Indoor Optical Fiber Cables (Flat Ribbon Fiber Cables, Double Jacket Round Cables, Toneable/Non-Toneable Flat Drop Cables in Dry/Gel/Tight-Buffered variants, standard Drop Cables, F-8 Drop Cables, Distribution Cables, Breakout Cables, Simplex/Duplex Cords, Steel Armored Central Tube Cables, and Interlocking Armored Cables), Hybrid Cables (Powered Fiber Optic Cables and Optical Fiber + UTP Cat. 5E combinations), and Connectivity solutions. The company also offers traceable cable products (TMFC series) with integrated toning conductors for detection, and armored solutions (PSAC series) for direct-buried applications. All products comply with international standards including IEC, ANSI/ICEA, and support various fiber types including OS2 single-mode and OM1-OM5 multi-mode fibers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PSAC (Peelable Steel Armored Cable) Family Single-jacket, single-armored loose tube cables with corrugated steel tape armor for crush and rodent protection, available in Gel and Dry water-blocking variants for direct-buried campus backbones. Uses dry water-blocking technology with water-swellable materials for easy cable access and clean-up-free installation. Available in PSAC Gel and PSAC Dry variants.
• TMFC (Traceable Micro Fiber Cable) Family Proprietary traceable microfiber cable with built-in 24 AWG copper toning conductor for effortless detection after installation. Available in central tube (up to 24 fibers) and stranded (up to 432 fibers) variants, both in Dry and Gel versions. Designed for air-blown, direct-buried, and duct installation. Includes TMFC Stranded Gel, TMFC Central Dry, TMFC Stranded Dry, and TMFC Central Gel variants.
• MFC (Micro Fiber Cable) Family Micro Fiber Cables for air-blown, direct-buried, and duct installation with standard fiber counts from 2 to 864 cores. Available in Stranded Gel/Dry and Central Gel/Dry configurations for compact design in tight spaces and high tensile strength applications. Includes MFC Stranded Gel, MFC Stranded Dry, MFC Central Gel, and MFC Central Dry variants.
• Duct Cable Family Duct cables for indoor/outdoor underground duct installations. Available in Gel-filled (Duct Cable Gel) and Gel-free (Duct Cable Dry) variants with single jacket design with ripcords for easy stripping, non-metallic strength member, and PE jacket.
• ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) Cable Family Non-metallic, all-dielectric self-supporting cables for aerial installation on low-voltage transmission lines, railways, and telecommunications pole routes. Features UV-resistant jacket, water-blocked construction, lightning and electrical interference protection. Standard fiber count 2-144 core. Available in single jacket, double jacket, and anti-rodent double jacket variants with span ranges from 200m-400m and tensile loads up to 11,300N.
• Loose Tube Cable Family Loose tube cables available in LAP (Laminated Aluminum Polyethylene) tape variant for direct burial, underground duct, and lashed aerial applications (6-288 core), and Self-Supporting variant for aerial installations with UV-resistant outer jacket and high tensile strength design.
• Micro Module Cable Micro module cable for backbone in buildings and large subscriber systems. Standard fiber count 2-288 core, supports indoor/outdoor application with easy module material removal for simplified installation.
• Toneable Flat Drop Cable Family Flat drop cables with integrated copper toning wire (24 AWG) enabling easy location of cable path after installation. Multiple variants available: Dry, Gel, Gel-filled, Gel-free (Large), T/B (tight-buffered), including configurations supporting up to 48 fibers for aerial and duct FTTX installations.
• Non-Toneable Flat Drop Cable Family Non-toneable flat drop cables for duct/aerial and indoor/outdoor applications, available in Dry, Gel, and Tight-Buffered (T/B) variants. Dielectric structure with excellent mechanical and environmental characteristics for FTTX networks.
• Standard Drop Cable and F-8 Drop Cable Standard drop cables in round and flat configurations with 1, 2, or 4 cores, providing high flexibility and light weight for easy handling. F-8 Drop Cable variant offers economical construction for aerial cabling in FTTH applications with outstanding mechanical and environmental characteristics.
• Distribution Cable and Breakout Cable Indoor distribution cables for FTTX networks with small size, light weight, and standard fiber count from 2-48 cores in single unit and subunit configurations. Breakout cables for distribution applications and multiple locations such as wiring racks and closets, with standard fiber count 2-12 core providing great flexibility and mechanical protection.
• Flat Ribbon Fiber Cable Indoor riser and plenum rated flat ribbon fiber cable for multi-fiber links in data centers, SANs, and telecom hubs. Standard 12-fiber configuration with fan-out kits available for high-density fiber applications.
• Double Jacket Round Cable Indoor/outdoor double jacket round cable with LSZH inner and outer jacket. Small size and light weight for FTTx networks and local area networks in limited environments.
• Simplex and Duplex Cord Simplex and duplex fiber optic cords for short run office and computer room cabling, patch cords, pigtails, and jumpers. Compact and high flexibility with aramid yarns reinforcement.
• Steel Armored Central Tube Cable Steel armored central tube cable for FTTH networks and external duct and direct burial applications. Light weight with LSZH jacket for indoor/outdoor transition.
• Interlocking Armored Cable Interlocking armored cable for local area networks, critical data lines, and heavy industry applications. High protection against damages with OFCP rating for harsh environment indoor installations.
• Hybrid Cable (Powered Fiber Optic Cable) Powered fiber optic hybrid cable for remote powering of network access devices and low voltage DC devices. Combines optical fibers with power conductors, supporting higher power and longer distances than conventional solutions, with easy stripping and split capability requiring no special tools.
• Hybrid Cable (Optical Fiber + UTP Cat. 5E) Hybrid cable combining optical fiber unit (G657A2, 2F) and copper UTP Cat 5E (4P) in a single sheath. Enables simultaneous optical network termination to LAN/telephone and copper-based power delivery over one cable for security networks and IP enabled appliances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fiber counts from 2 to 864 cores across various cable types
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ube-Nitto Kasei, MitsuiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2002Joint venture contract signed in October 2002 with Ube-Nitto Kasei and Mitsui, indicating a strategic manufacturing and technology partnership.
• Korea TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Registered as an official vendor and supplier of F/S (feeder splice) cables since January 1998, micro-optic cables since June 2007, and UTP cables since June 2016. A long-standing, multi-product strategic partnership spanning over 25 years with Korea's largest telecommunications operator.
• Unnamed Strategic Partners / InvestorsminorOthersThe company warmly welcomes proposals for business partnerships, strategic alliances, or investment at any time, indicating an open approach to new partnerships. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LS Cable & System: Korea's largest cable manufacturer and a direct competitor in fiber optic and power cables. Listed on KOSPI, materially larger than Hyesung, but operates in the same product categories and serves overlapping telecom operator customers domestically and globally.
• Hengtong Group: China-based global fiber optic cable manufacturer with extensive international operations. Competes with Hyesung in commodity outdoor fiber cables and increasingly in specialty products globally.
• Nexans: French multinational cable manufacturer with fiber optic and data communication cable offerings. Competes with Hyesung in FTTH and enterprise LAN cables across Europe and emerging markets.
• Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC): Major Chinese fiber optic cable manufacturer with global reach. Competes with Hyesung in single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables, particularly in price-sensitive markets across Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
• Corning Incorporated: US-based fiber optic technology leader with extensive optical fiber and cable manufacturing. Competes with Hyesung in specialty optical cables and is a major supplier to many of the same global telecom operators.
• Furukawa Electric (OFS): Major Japanese fiber optic cable manufacturer with global operations. OFS (a Furukawa subsidiary) directly competes with Hyesung in single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables for telecom operators and enterprise networks worldwide.
• Prysmian Group: Global cable industry leader with substantial fiber optic cable operations. Headquartered in Italy, competes head-to-head with Hyesung in outdoor/indoor fiber optic cables for telecom operators across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese industrial conglomerate with a significant fiber optic cable business. Competes with Hyesung in OSP and ADSS cable markets, and entered a JV with Hyesung's predecessor (Ube-Nitto Kasei), indicating close competitive overlap.

Regional players

• Tongguang Cable (TGC): Chinese fiber optic cable manufacturer with strong regional presence in Asia. Comparable in scale and product mix to Hyesung, but primarily serves Asian markets and competes with Hyesung in export markets like the Middle East and Africa.

Direct peers

• AFL (A Furukawa Company): US-based fiber optic cable and connectivity manufacturer with a comparable product portfolio (indoor/outdoor, ADSS, drop cables). Similar mid-size positioning to Hyesung and direct competitor in North America via trade shows and telecom operator relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance51 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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