Cables Unlimited Inc

What Cables Unlimited Inc does

Cables Unlimited Inc is a US-based custom cable assembly manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Yaphank, New York, operating since June 2011 as a wholly-owned division of RF Industries (NASDAQ: RFIL). The company designs, engineers, prototypes, and manufactures fiber optic cable assemblies, copper cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and hybrid composite cables to customer specifications, with manufacturing facilities on both US coasts. Its product portfolio spans DAS cables, MTP/MPO cables, fiber optic patch and trunk cables, OptiFlex hybrid power-and-fiber cables for 5G wireless towers, MicroArmor Fiber armored cables, IP-Plus and IP-One connector families, MIL-SPEC and TFOCA military assemblies, harsh-environment and radiation-tolerant cables, M12 industrial Ethernet, coax, and medical-grade cable assemblies.

The company is a Corning CAH Connections Gold Program member, ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified, UL Recognized, IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified, ITAR registered, and JCP certified, qualifying it to sell into wireless/telecom, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, robotics, enterprise/data center, transportation, and OEM customers. Revenue is generated through quote-based, build-to-order sales of custom and standard cable products via direct sales (website configurator, phone, email) with optional professional installation by BICSI/Corning-certified technicians. Pricing is opaque and project-dependent, with hardware as the dominant revenue stream supplemented by project-based custom engineering and installation services. The company emphasizes Made-in-USA manufacturing, fast turnaround (1–2 week Quick Turn Fiber Initiative), low minimum orders, in-house prototyping, and a 25-year warranty on qualifying Corning fiber products as core commercial levers.

Name

Cables Unlimited Inc

Legal name

Cables Unlimited Inc

Website

https://cables-unlimited.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cables Unlimited Inc is a US-based custom cable assembly manufacturer (founded 1990, Yaphank NY) and division of RF Industries (RFIL) that designs and builds fiber optic, copper, wire harness, and hybrid cable solutions for wireless/telecom, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, and data center customers, with Corning CAH Gold and AS9100D certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cable Assemblies

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses (HDAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC), Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC), Hazardous-Location, Marine & Harsh-Environment Cable (IMADAMAO)

Keywords

• Custom cable assemblies
• Fiber optic assemblies
• Wire harness manufacturing
• Military cable solutions
• Hybrid cable solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Yaphank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Cable Assembly Manufacturing: Design, engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing of custom fiber optic cable assemblies, copper cable assemblies, and wire harnesses to customer specifications. Supports both existing specifications and new product design collaboration. Revenue generated through one-time project-based orders with varying volumes from prototype to high-volume production runs.
2. Standard Cable Products: Sale of standard cable products including fiber optic patch cables, MTP/MPO cables, Ethernet cables, coax cables, and associated accessories. Customers can select from standard configurations or customize to specific requirements.
3. OptiFlex Hybrid Cable Solutions: Proprietary hybrid cable solutions (OptiFlex) for wireless carriers upgrading to 5G, 4G, WiMAX, and LTE technologies. These factory-terminated hybrid power and fiber cables are sold as complete solutions with custom configurations for tower installations.
4. Installation Services: Professional installation services provided by certified technicians for networking and fiber optic cabling deployments. Installation team holds certifications from BICSI, Molex, Corning, Tyco Electronics, Hubbell, and other major manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cables Unlimited Inc is a custom cable assembly manufacturer specializing in fiber optic cable assemblies, copper cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and hybrid cable solutions. The company designs, engineers, prototypes, and manufactures cables to customer specifications at its ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certified US facilities, serving wireless/telecom, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, robotics, and data/communications markets. It also offers professional installation services through certified technicians.

Product overview

Cables Unlimited Inc is a custom cable assembly manufacturer specializing in fiber optic cables, copper cables, wire harnesses, and hybrid cable solutions. The company operates as a division of RF Industries (NASDAQ: RFIL) and serves multiple industries including wireless/telecom, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, transportation, robotics, and enterprise networking. The product portfolio centers on Custom Cable Assemblies as the core offering, complemented by specialized sub-categories including Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies (DAS Cables, MTP/MPO Cables, Fiber Optic Patch Cables, Corning Fiber Optic Cables, Optical Fiber Trunk Cable Assemblies, Custom Fiber Optic Cable), Hybrid Cable Solutions (OptiFlex Hybrid Cables, OptiTip/OptiTap Compatible Solutions), Military and Aerospace Cable Assemblies (Mil Spec Cables, Mil-Spec Fiber Cables, TFOCA Cables, Harsh Environment Cables), Networking Cables (Ethernet Cables, Data Cables, Coax Cables), Industrial Cable Solutions (M12 Cables, Wire Harnesses), and Medical Cables. The company differentiates through customization capabilities, quick turnaround times, low minimum orders, and manufacturing in the USA with ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OptiFlex: Hybrid composite cables for wireless tower solutions, including 5G upgrades. Factory-terminated cabling combining power and communications.
• Quick Turn Fiber Initiative
• MicroArmor Fiber
• IP-Plus Series
• Full AXS Compatible

Products and services

• Custom Fiber Optic Cable Custom fiber optic cable assemblies built to exacting specifications for rugged environments, supporting OM1-OM5 multimode, OS1/OS2 singlemode, bend-insensitive, and polarization-maintaining fibers with various connector options for enterprise, telecom, military, and industrial buyers.
• DAS Cables
• Optical Fiber Trunk Cable Assemblies
• Fiber Optic Patch Cables
• Corning Fiber Optic Cables
• MTP/MPO Cables
• Macro Cables
• Small Cell Cables
• OptiFlex Hybrid Cables
• OptiTip and OptiTap Compatible Solutions
• IP Outdoor Rated Cable Assemblies
• Coax Cables
• Data Cables
• Ethernet Cables
• M12 Cables
• Harsh Environment Cables
• Mil Spec Cables
• Mil-Spec Fiber Cables
• TFOCA Cables
• Medical Cables
• Wire Harnesses
• Custom Cable Design Services
• Installation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• OptiFlex cables reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs for wireless carriers through factory-terminated solutions that eliminate tower hardware expenditures and reduce installation time
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Corning Cable SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCables Unlimited is a member of Corning's CAH (Cable Assembly House) Connections Gold Program, an elite group of manufacturers meeting the highest standards for Corning's Cable Systems. Member companies must pass annual audits conducted by industry experts, adhere to strict CAH processes, and maintain defined product volumes. As a CAH Gold Member, Cables Unlimited can offer Corning's 25-year Extended Warranty on qualifying fiber optic patch cords.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Panduit: Panduit is a broad incumbent in physical infrastructure including copper and fiber cabling, connectors, and network solutions for enterprise and industrial customers. It overlaps with Cables Unlimited's data center, enterprise, and industrial cable assembly categories.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a global incumbent in connectors, sensors, and cabling across telecom, aerospace, automotive, and industrial. It overlaps with Cables Unlimited in fiber, copper, MIL-SPEC, and hybrid assemblies, but operates at a far broader scale and portfolio breadth.
• Tripp Lite (Eaton): Tripp Lite, now part of Eaton, manufactures power, data, and connectivity products including cabling and assemblies for IT, networking, and industrial use. It overlaps with Cables Unlimited in Ethernet, fiber, and data center cabling categories at a much larger scale.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the largest global manufacturers of interconnect, antenna, and cable solutions serving telecom, military, automotive, and industrial markets. It overlaps with Cables Unlimited across fiber, MIL-SPEC, harsh-environment, and hybrid cable products but is a broad incumbent rather than a custom-assembly specialist.
• CommScope: CommScope designs and manufactures wired and wireless network infrastructure including fiber optic cabling, coaxial, and hybrid assemblies. It is a major incumbent in telecom cabling (FTTA, DAS, small cell) directly overlapping Cables Unlimited's wireless/telecom go-to-market.

Direct peers

• Huber+Suhner: Huber+Suhner is a Swiss manufacturer of fiber optic, coaxial, and low-frequency cable assemblies serving telecom, transportation, defense, and industrial customers. Its hybrid and fiber-to-the-antenna cable offerings closely mirror Cables Unlimited's OptiFlex and FTTA solutions.
• Bel Fuse: Bel Fuse designs and manufactures power, protection, and interconnect products including custom cable assemblies for networking, telecom, military, and industrial customers. Like Cables Unlimited, it operates through RF Industries-adjacent channels and supports MIL-SPEC and hybrid cable categories.
• L-com (Infinite Electronics): L-com, part of Infinite Electronics, manufactures a broad catalog of connectivity products including custom and standard cable assemblies, coax, Ethernet, and fiber for industrial, medical, and telecom customers. It is a direct comparable in custom/semi-custom cabling with similar distribution channels.
• Sumitomo Electric Lightwave: Sumitomo Electric Lightwave manufactures fiber optic cable assemblies, fusion splicers, and connectivity solutions for telecom, data center, and enterprise customers. Its custom fiber assemblies and Quick/Field installations directly compare to Cables Unlimited's fiber offerings.
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is a custom specialty cable and interconnect manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets. Like Cables Unlimited, it offers MIL-SPEC and harsh-environment assemblies, hybrid cabling, and engineered solutions — making it a direct comparable in custom cable assembly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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