Belden opens new Fiber Technology Center

Belden Strengthens Its Fiber Capabilities

Theย Belden Fiber Technology Center expansionย represents a major step in the companyโ€™s 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 Beldenโ€™s 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, Beldenโ€™s fiber experts collaborate on optical cable design, connectivity performance, and testing.
Meanwhile, the facility supportsย warehousing, logistics,ย andย administrationโ€”all 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 Beldenโ€™sย 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 FTCโ€™s 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 Beldenโ€™s prototyping capabilities for custom fiber solutions.

Driving the Future of Connectivity

โ€œBelden continues to expand fiber production and innovation to help customers build the future,โ€ saidย Jay Wirts, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions. โ€œThe 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 Beldenโ€™s long-term commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and expanding its leadership in optical connectivity. Explore Beldenโ€™s enterprise solutions atย https://www.belden.com/markets/enterprise.

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