General Cable Overview
- Year Founded
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1927
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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8,500
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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10
- Investments
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15
General Cable General Information
Description
General Cable Corp is a manufacturer and distributor of wires and cables used in industrial applications. The company offers aluminum, copper, and fiber optic cables and wires, wire harnesses, and construction cables, which are used in the energy, industrial, construction, specialty, and communications markets. Further, General Cable provides turn-key services for the design, integration, and installation of high- and extra-high-voltage terrestrial and submarine systems. The company's largest geographical segment by revenue is North America.
Contact Information
Website
www.generalcable.comCorporate Office
- 4 Tesseneer Drive
- Highland Heights, KY
- United States
Corporate Office
- 4 Tesseneer Drive
- Highland Heights, KY
- United States
General Cable Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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General Cable Competitors (28)
One of General Cable’s 28 competitors is Encore Wire, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in McKinney, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Encore Wire | Corporate Backed or Acquired | McKinney, TX | ||||
| TE Connectivity | Corporation | Galway, Ireland | ||||
| Prysmian | Formerly PE-Backed | Milan, Italy | ||||
| Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Nordenham, Germany | ||||
| Northern Cables | Accelerator/Incubator Backed | Brockville, Canada |
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General Cable Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-3736349-A1 | Aluminum alloy wires with high strength and high electrical conductivity | Pending | 10-May-2019 | ||
| US-20200357535-A1 | Aluminum alloy wires with high strength and high electrical conductivity | Inactive | 10-May-2019 | ||
| US-20230197309-A1 | Aluminum alloy wires with high strength and high electrical conductivity | Pending | 10-May-2019 | ||
| CA-3078120-A1 | Aluminum welding alloys with improved performance | Active | 10-May-2019 | ||
| EP-3736079-A1 | Aluminum welding alloys with improved performance | Pending | 10-May-2019 | B23K35/286 |
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General Cable Investments & Acquisitions (15)
General Cable’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Prestolite Electric. The deal was made on 02-Nov-2012.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Prestolite Electric | 02-Nov-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Road | ||
| Prestolite Wire | 02-Nov-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Industrial Supplies and Parts | ||
| Procables | 01-Oct-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Products | ||
| Alcan Cable | 04-Sep-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Equipment | ||
| Delphia Produtos | 12-Apr-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive |
General Cable Exits (7)
General Cable’s most recent exit was on 02-Nov-2012 from Prestolite Electric. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Prestolite Electric | 02-Nov-2012 | Completed |
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| BICC Electric | 21-Sep-2010 | Completed |
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| Gepco International | 03-Aug-2009 | Completed |
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| Phelps Dodge Philippines Energy Products | 12-Sep-2007 | Completed |
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| Metal Fabricators of Zambia | 01-Jan-2007 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
General Cable Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke | Nordenham, Germany | 1899 |
General Cable FAQs
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When was General Cable founded?
General Cable was founded in 1927.
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Where is General Cable headquartered?
General Cable is headquartered in Highland Heights, KY.
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What is the size of General Cable?
General Cable has 8,500 total employees.
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What industry is General Cable in?
General Cable’s primary industry is Electrical Equipment.
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Is General Cable a private or public company?
General Cable is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of General Cable?
The current valuation of General Cable is .
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What is General Cable’s current revenue?
The current revenue for General Cable is .
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How much funding has General Cable raised over time?
General Cable has raised $3.07B.
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Who are General Cable’s competitors?
Encore Wire, TE Connectivity, Prysmian, Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke, and Northern Cables are some of the 28 competitors of General Cable.
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When was General Cable acquired?
General Cable was acquired on 06-Jun-2018.
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Who acquired General Cable?
General Cable was acquired by Prysmian.
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