Superior Essex Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1930

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 3,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • IPO
  • (Cancelled)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 12

  • Investments
  • 10

Superior Essex General Information

Description

Manufacturer of copper and fiber optic communications wire and cable products intended for the automotive, commercial, residential, industrial, energy, and communications markets. The company offers magnet wire, fiber optic cable, copper communications cable, insulation materials, bare copper wire, electrical motors, enabling industrial and telecommunications customers to build and maintain critical energy and network infrastructure.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Superior TeleCom, Superior Cable
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 5770 Powers Ferry Road Northwest
  • Suite 400
  • Atlanta, GA 30327
  • United States
+1 (770)
Primary Industry
Connectivity Products
Other Industries
Fiberoptic Equipment
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 5770 Powers Ferry Road Northwest
  • Suite 400
  • Atlanta, GA 30327
  • United States
+1 (770)

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Superior Essex Valuation & Funding

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Superior Essex Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Manufacturer of copper and fiber optic communications wire and cable products intended for the automotive, commercial, r
Connectivity Products
Atlanta, GA
3,000 As of 2024

Athens, Greece

East Brunswick, NJ
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Superior Essex Competitors (15)

One of Superior Essex’s 15 competitors is Nexans Hellas, a Corporation company based in Athens, Greece.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Nexans Hellas Corporation Athens, Greece
Comnet Telecom Supply Corporate Backed or Acquired East Brunswick, NJ
Cicoil Corporation Private Equity-Backed Valencia, CA
Belden Corporation Saint Louis, MO
Encore Wire Corporate Backed or Acquired McKinney, TX
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Superior Essex Patents

Superior Essex Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-12327653-B2 Low inductance radio head cable Active 19-Jul-2023
US-20250029750-A1 Low inductance radio head cable Active 19-Jul-2023
US-12340920-B1 Twisted pair cables suitable for extended distance applications Active 20-Jun-2023
US-20260066152-A1 Twisted pair cables suitable for extended distance applications Pending 20-Jun-2023
US-12580098-B1 Hybrid cable with coaxial conductors formed around a buffer layer Active 21-Mar-2023 H01B9/005
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Superior Essex Former Investors

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Superior Essex Investments & Acquisitions (10)

Superior Essex’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Essex Solutions. The deal was made on 30-Apr-2024.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Essex Solutions 30-Apr-2024 Secondary Transaction - Private Electrical Equipment
Lacroix + Kress 07-Mar-2023 Buyout/LBO Industrial Supplies and Parts
Essex Solutions 01-Oct-2020 Joint Venture Electrical Equipment
American Furukawa (Winding Wire Distribution Business) 03-May-2011 Merger/Acquisition Distributors/Wholesale
Essex Italy 06-Jul-2007 Merger/Acquisition Industrial Supplies and Parts
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Superior Essex Affiliates

Subsidiaries (3)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Superior China Magnet Wire Gp Atlanta, GA 2005
Lacroix + Kress Bramsche, Germany 1945
Essex Solutions Atlanta, GA 1930

Superior Essex FAQs

  • When was Superior Essex founded?

    Superior Essex was founded in 1930.

  • Where is Superior Essex headquartered?

    Superior Essex is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

  • What is the size of Superior Essex?

    Superior Essex has 3,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Superior Essex in?

    Superior Essex’s primary industry is Connectivity Products.

  • Is Superior Essex a private or public company?

    Superior Essex is a Private company.

  • What is Superior Essex’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Superior Essex is .

  • How much funding has Superior Essex raised over time?

    Superior Essex has raised $350M.

  • Who are Superior Essex’s investors?

    Apollo Global Management and Spell Capital Partners have invested in Superior Essex.

  • Who are Superior Essex’s competitors?

    Nexans Hellas, Comnet Telecom Supply, Cicoil Corporation, Belden, and Encore Wire are some of the 15 competitors of Superior Essex.

  • When was Superior Essex acquired?

    Superior Essex was acquired on 23-May-2024.

  • Who acquired Superior Essex?

    Superior Essex was acquired by LS Cable & System.

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