Type: Public
On the web: http://www.generalcable.com
Employees: 11,700
Employee growth: 3.5%

With General Cable, you can keep the lights on and call if the power goes out. The company makes a comprehensive line of aluminum, copper, and fiber-optic wire and cable products, primarily sold to OEMs and distributors in the communications, construction, electric utility, military/government, and electrical infrastructure markets. Commercial and industrial applications include electrical distribution and transmission, voice and data communications, and power generation. Brand names include BICC, Carol, and NextGen. The company also makes flexible cords for temporary power and custom wire harnesses for any industry using wires and connectors. General Cable has 47 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $4,864.9M
One year growth: 10.9%
Net income: $69.5M
Income growth: (36.1%)

Officers:
Chairman: John E. Welsh III
President, CEO, and Director: Gregory B. Kenny
EVP, CFO, and Treasurer: Brian J. Robinson

Competitors:
Nexans
Southwire
Sumitomo Electric

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