Belden Strengthens Its Fiber Capabilities
Theย Belden Fiber Technology Center expansionย represents a major step in the companyโs mission to lead global fiber manufacturing.ย Belden, a leader in network infrastructure and digitization, has opened aย 300,000-square-foot Fiber Technology Center (FTC)ย inย Tucson, Arizona. Learn more about Beldenโs vision atย https://www.belden.com.
Creating a Hub for Innovation and Production
The new FTC serves as aย multifunctional hubย for cable innovation, research, manufacturing, and distribution. Here, Beldenโs fiber experts collaborate on optical cable design, connectivity performance, and testing.
Meanwhile, the facility supportsย warehousing, logistics,ย andย administrationโall under one roof. As a result, Belden can deliver high-efficiency production and faster service to customers across the United States.
Expanding Global Operations and Talent
Additionally, the FTC complements Beldenโsย eight global manufacturing facilitiesย andย two R&D centersย already focused on fiber technology. Its Tucson location nearย freight terminals, airports,ย and theย University of Arizonaย gives Belden access to a skilled local workforce and strong logistics connections.
Therefore, the site not only boosts production but also creates new engineering and technical jobs in the region.
Faster Delivery and Advanced Solutions
By adding domestic manufacturing capacity, Belden can deliver products more quickly and responsively. The FTCโs integrated structure allowsย FiberExpress cable assembliesย to ship in justย two to five business days. Moreover, select cables and connectivity systems qualify forย same-day shipping.
This speed improves support for projects on theย U.S. West Coastย and enhances Beldenโs prototyping capabilities for custom fiber solutions.
Driving the Future of Connectivity
โBelden continues to expand fiber production and innovation to help customers build the future,โ saidย Jay Wirts, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions. โThe Fiber Technology Center enables us to elevate our innovation and better respond to customer needs. Belden is becoming synonymous with fiber systems.โ
Furthermore, the FTC strengthens Beldenโs long-term commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and expanding its leadership in optical connectivity. Explore Beldenโs enterprise solutions atย https://www.belden.com/markets/enterprise.
