ABOUT US
General Cable (NYSE:BGC), headquartered in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the energy, industrial, specialty and communications markets. The Company offers competitive strengths in such areas as breadth of product line, brand recognition, distribution and logistics, sales and service, and operating efficiency.
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General Cable - one company with the broadest product and global reach in the wire and cable industry. It’s a power, built upon diverse resources, that serves a global market. It’s about new technologies sketched on all four hemispheres. And no matter where you are, we’ve got you wired.
Serving commercial, industrial, electric utility, telecommunications, OEM, military/government, retail, electrical and communications distributor customers worldwide, General Cable and our 12,000 associates conduct business in 44 manufacturing locations in 22 countries, with sales representation around the globe. General Cable can offer a world presence that is aligned with our customers’ ever-changing sets of needs.
With superior research and development, engineering and manufacturing operations, industry-leading logistics capabilities, the broadest product range in the industry, and a strong group of associates seamlessly teaming up to satisfy customers worldwide, there's no question that General Cable is one of the premier wire and cable companies in the world!
Customers - Our First Priority
We take pride in being able to anticipate and meet customer needs. We maintain strong relationships with our customers and focus our work on their total satisfaction.
Integrity - The Foundation of All Our Actions
We believe in ethical behavior in all transactions. We set high personal standards for ourselves and expect the people with whom we conduct business to do the same.
People – Our Most Important Resource
We communicate with our associates by providing feedback, reinforcement, motivation and recognition. We invest a great deal of time and energy in our associates and support performance-driven training and development.
Safety – The Core Value That Leads Our Management Performance
We will provide a safe and healthy environment for associates around the world by working together to eliminate or control all conditions and behaviors that could lead to personal injury or occupational illness.
Teamwork - The Path to Excellence
We promote trust and teamwork by initiating and supporting meaningful group projects, as well as by reinforcing and rewarding effective teamwork in action. At the same time, we encourage diverse input and contributions.
Speed - Our Competitive Advantage
We know our customers have urgent needs. To meet them, we have eliminated waste and unnecessary work, thereby reducing cycle time and excessive bureaucracy.
Innovation - The Way We Grow
We believe in continually improving ourselves by promoting creativity and daring to think beyond the ordinary. We strive to achieve a high degree of freshness in each of our businesses.
Performance - The Way We Win
We are not afraid to set ambitious goals. We will continue to reinforce and recognize accomplishment and push ourselves even further to become the world’s premier wire and cable company.