What CLEERLINE TECHNOLOGY GROUP does

Cleerline Technology Group is a privately held US fiber optic cable manufacturer headquartered in Missoula, Montana, that designs and sells a proprietary fiber portfolio under the Cleerline SSF™ and Cleerline BendSafe™ brands, alongside a Planet Waves CI™ AV connectivity sub-brand. Its core technology is the proprietary SSF (Super SFF) optical strand construction, marketed as a stronger, more bend-tolerant fiber that can be terminated with common tools in a fraction of the time of traditional systems, supported by a full accessory ecosystem covering connectors, enclosures, signal distribution, tools/testers, HD splice cassettes, 8K UHD HDMI active optical cables, media extension solutions, and fiber cleaning supplies.

The company serves ten primary verticals — Audio-Visual Integration, Broadband, Casino Gaming, Data Center, Datacom Infrastructure, Education, Industrial, Medical, Security & Access Control, and Transportation — through a B2B portal (b2b.cleerline.com), an authorized dealer/reseller network, and regional distribution led by Quartz AVA for the Benelux market. Go-to-market is reinforced by trade association partnerships with AVIXA, CEDIA, HTSA, and NSCA, integrator software integrations (D-Tools, AV-iQ, Specifi.io, WeQuote, Portal.io), and a structured training platform (Cleerline Academy) that issues CTS and CEU credits to installers.

Commercially, Cleerline operates a hardware sales model with non-public tiered dealer pricing accessed via the B2B portal, quantity discounts, and free UPS ground shipping for continental US dealers. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership details are disclosed, and the company shows no current AI/ML capabilities, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

CLEERLINE TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Legal name

Cleerline Technology Group

Website

https://cleerline.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cleerline Technology Group is a privately held, Missoula, Montana-based manufacturer of proprietary SSF and BendSafe fiber optic cables and accessories, serving professional AV integrators, broadband, data center, security, and industrial installers through a B2B portal, dealer network, and Benelux distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Cables and Connectivity Hardware

NAICS

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

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD), Control, Instrumentation & Automation Cable (IMADAMAC), Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC), Hazardous-Location, Marine & Harsh-Environment Cable (IMADAMAO)

Keywords

• Fiber optic cables
• Fiber optic connectivity
• AV integration hardware
• Fiber cable manufacturing
• Structured cabling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

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

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Cable and Hardware Sales: Direct product sales of fiber optic cables, connectors, enclosures, tools, testers, and related hardware to professional installers, integrators, and dealers through B2B portal and distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cleerline Technology Group manufactures and sells fiber optic cables, connectors, enclosures, signal distribution equipment, tools, and testers for professional AV integrators, broadband providers, data centers, and security system installers. Its core differentiation is the proprietary SSF (Super SFF) and BendSafe fiber technologies, which are designed for stronger mechanical durability, easier termination with common tools, and reliable signal performance in extreme installation environments.

Product overview

Cleerline Technology Group is a fiber optic cable manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware solutions for the pro AV, broadband, data center, and security industries. The product line centers on two proprietary fiber technologies—Cleerline SSF Fiber and Cleerline BendSafe Fiber—complemented by a full range of accessories including connectors, enclosures, signal distribution equipment, tools, testers, and cleaning supplies. Additional offerings include HD Splice Cassettes for fusion splicing applications, 8K UHD HDMI Active Optical Cables, and Media Extension Solutions. The company also markets the Planet Waves sub-brand for consumer and professional AV connectivity. Cleerline's products are distributed through a B2B portal and support industries including Audio-Visual, Broadband, Casino Gaming, Data Center, Datacom Infrastructure, Education, Industrial, Medical, Security & Access Control, and Transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cleerline SSF Fiber: Proprietary optical strand construction delivering stronger cable for extreme applications and environments.
• Cleerline BendSafe Fiber
• Planet Waves CI

Products and services

• Cleerline SSF Fiber Proprietary single-mode and multimode fiber optic cable with enhanced durability and bend resistance, designed for extreme applications and installation environments and sold through the Cleerline B2B dealer channel.
• Cleerline BendSafe Fiber Fiber optic cable designed to exceed traditional cable technology with superior bend performance for challenging installation paths; sold through authorized dealers and the B2B portal.
• Fiber Cable Complete range of single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables for various installation requirements across AV, broadband, data center, and security applications.
• Fiber Connectors & Splicing Fiber optic connectors and splicing solutions compatible with Cleerline fiber and industry-standard termination tools, sold to professional installers via the B2B portal.
• Fiber Enclosures Enclosures for protecting and managing fiber optic connections across various installation environments including data centers, AV, and structured cabling deployments.
• Fiber Signal Distribution Equipment for distributing fiber optic signals across multiple endpoints in AV, data center, and network installations, sold through the B2B dealer channel.
• Fiber Tools & Testers Installation and testing tools for fiber optic cable deployment, including fiber testing kits for verifying signal quality during and after installation.
• HD Splice Cassettes High-density fusion-spliced splice cassettes preloaded with 6-24 fiber pigtails and splice holders for efficient cable management without a separate splice tray.
• 8K UHD HDMI Active Optical Cables Active optical HDMI cables supporting 48 Gbps bandwidth and up to 120 fps/Hz refresh rate for professional high-resolution AV installations.
• Media Extension Solutions Products for extending fiber optic networks and media signals across longer distances for AV and data communication installations.
• Fiber Optic Cleaning Supplies Cleaning kits, one-click cleaners, swabs, and solutions for maintaining optimal fiber optic signal quality and preventing attenuation.
• Planet Waves Consumer and professional audio/video connectivity solutions brand under Cleerline Technology Group, supplying installation and connectivity parts to AV integrators.

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Quartz AVAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2026Cleerline partners with Quartz AVA as a distributor for the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), expanding international distribution presence.
• AV-iQcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAV-iQ is the largest AV product database where Cleerline SSF products are listed, enabling AV installers and designers to find and specify Cleerline products.
• AVIXAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAVIXA helps drive the pro AV market with over 11,400 members. Cleerline offers CTS renewal units through their Dealer's Guide to Specifying Fiber training.
• CEDIAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal industry association for residential technology. Cleerline offers CEU credits through their Dealer's Guide to Specifying Fiber training.
• D-ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationAll Cleerline Technology Group brands (Cleerline SSF and Planet Waves CI) are available in the D-Tools System Integrator software and Cloud solutions.
• HTSA (Home Technology Specialists of America)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading trade association of custom integrators. Cleerline resources are available in the HTSA Vault for member training and information.
• NSCA (National Systems Contractors Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNSCA represents the commercial integration industry. Cleerline supports this community through industry involvement.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: CommScope produces SYSTIMAX and other enterprise fiber cabling solutions used in data centers, LANs, and broadband infrastructure; directly comparable to Cleerline as a structured cabling vendor competing for integrator and enterprise network accounts.
• Prysmian Group: Prysmian is one of the world's largest cable manufacturers with a substantial fiber optic cable product line serving telecoms, energy, and enterprise networks; comparable to Cleerline as a fiber cable producer, though broader in scope (also includes power cables) and global in reach.
• Corning Incorporated: Corning is a global leader in optical communications and manufactures the broad portfolio of single-mode and multimode fiber cables (Corning Fiber) used in data center, telecom, and AV networks; comparable because it sells essentially the same end product category as Cleerline but at vastly greater scale and across all geographies.
• Legrand (Ortronics): Legrand's Ortronics/Legrand AV brands produce fiber and copper structured cabling, enclosures, and AV connectivity used in enterprise and AV integrator deployments; comparable to Cleerline within AV/data center cabling, though Legrand offers a much broader low-voltage and AV product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Belden: Belden designs and manufactures fiber optic and copper cabling, including its Brilliance line marketed for AV, broadcast, and pro audio/video; comparable to Cleerline as an AV-focused fiber and connectivity supplier with installer-friendly termination systems.
• OFS (Furukawa Electric): OFS, a subsidiary of Furukawa Electric, manufactures single-mode and multimode optical fibers, cables, and connectivity for telecom, data center, and enterprise networks; a direct peer to Cleerline because both sell bend-insensitive, installer-friendly fiber cabling into the same structured cabling and AV channels.
• AFL Telecommunications: AFL manufactures fiber optic cable, fusion splicers, connectors, and test equipment for telecom, broadband, and enterprise networks; directly comparable as it offers the same fiber-plus-tools-plus-connectors stack that Cleerline sells to professional installers.
• Panduit: Panduit offers the HD Flex and Opti-Core fiber cabling families, enclosures, and connectors sold to data center, enterprise, and AV integration customers; comparable to Cleerline as a one-stop fiber infrastructure vendor for AV and IT integrators.
• Leviton (Network Solutions): Leviton's Network Solutions division produces Opt-X fiber systems, enclosures, connectors, and patch cords targeted at data center and AV/structured cabling integrators; directly competes with Cleerline for the same fiber infrastructure budgets.

Emerging players

• Multilink (Multilink Inc.): Multilink is a smaller US-based manufacturer of fiber optic cables, assemblies, and connectivity serving telecom and broadband operators; comparable to Cleerline as a niche US fiber manufacturer competing for similar installer and broadband customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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