Belden Strengthens Its Fiber Capabilities
The Belden Fiber Technology Center expansion represents a major step in the company’s mission to lead global fiber manufacturing. Belden, a leader in network infrastructure and digitization, has opened a 300,000-square-foot Fiber Technology Center (FTC) in Tucson, Arizona. Learn more about Belden’s vision at https://www.belden.com.
Creating a Hub for Innovation and Production
The new FTC serves as a multifunctional hub for cable innovation, research, manufacturing, and distribution. Here, Belden’s fiber experts collaborate on optical cable design, connectivity performance, and testing.
Meanwhile, the facility supports warehousing, logistics, and administration—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 Belden’s eight global manufacturing facilities and two R&D centers already focused on fiber technology. Its Tucson location near freight terminals, airports, and the University of Arizona 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 FTC’s integrated structure allows FiberExpress cable assemblies to ship in just two to five business days. Moreover, select cables and connectivity systems qualify for same-day shipping.
This speed improves support for projects on the U.S. West Coast and enhances Belden’s prototyping capabilities for custom fiber solutions.
Driving the Future of Connectivity
“Belden continues to expand fiber production and innovation to help customers build the future,” said Jay Wirts, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Solutions. “The Fiber Technology Center enables us to elevate our innovation and better respond to customer needs. Belden is becoming synonymous with fiber systems.”
Furthermore, the FTC strengthens Belden’s long-term commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and expanding its leadership in optical connectivity. Explore Belden’s enterprise solutions at https://www.belden.com/markets/enterprise.