Superior Essex
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electrical cable |
| Founded | April 1999[1] 1930[1] (Essex Wire Corporation) 1954[1] (Superior Cable) |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, United States |
Key people | Brian Kim (CEO) |
| Products | Magnet Wire, Communication Cables |
| Revenue | $2.99 billion (2007)[2] |
Number of employees | 3,800[3] |
| Parent | LS I&D |
| Website | http://www.spsx.com |
Superior Essex is one of the largest wire and cable manufacturers worldwide.[3] Superior Essex has its headquarters in Atlanta, United States and specializes in communications cable and magnet wire manufacturing and distribution. It operates 17[4] facilities spread over the United States, Europe and China. Superior Essex is part of the Korean LS Group since 2008[5][6] and a subsidiary of LS I&D.
History
Superior Essex was formed by a merger of Essex Wire Corporation and Superior Cable in April 1999.[1] Essex Wire Corporation was founded in 1930[1] and was an original equipment manufacturer. It operated 44 plants[1] in North America by 1965[1] and had sales of $355 million.[1] Superior Cable came into existence in 1954[1] and had sales passing $500 million[1] in 1997. In 2008, the Korean LS Group acquired Superior Essex for roughly $900 million[6] to extend its reach into the North American and European market.
Locations
Americas
United States
- Atlanta, Georgia[7]
- Brownwood, Texas[7]
- Columbia City, Indiana[7]
- Fort Wayne, Indiana[7]
- Franklin, Indiana[7]
- Franklin, Tennessee[7]
- Hoisington, Kansas[7]
- Kennesaw, Georgia[4][8]
- Tarboro, North Carolina[7]
Canada
Mexico
Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Serbia
United Kingdom
- Huyton Quarry[7]
- Yorkshire
Asia
China
Malaysia
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Company History". Spsx.com. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
- ^ "Superior Essex Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results". Spsx.com. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
- ^ a b https://web.archive.org/web/20110702231502/http://www.theallianceonline.com/news-releases/superior-essex-to-expand-manufacturing-operations. Archived from the original on July 2, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Superior Essex Corporate Brochure" (PDF).
- ^ "LS Cable Announces Commencement of US$45.00 Per Share Cash Tender Offer for Superior Essex 01.07.2008 | Nachricht". finanzen.net. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
- ^ a b "UPDATE 1-LS Cable buys Superior Essex for $900 million". Reuters. 2008-06-11. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Superior Essex Manufacturing Facilities". Superioressex.com. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
- ^ "Superior Essex - Communications Products". ce.superioressex.com. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "Opening ceremony of the Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire Europe facility in Bad Arolsen, Germany | Essex". essexwire.com. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "South Korea's Essex to start building plant in Zrenjanin in March – Plan to employ 200 workers". www.ekapija.com. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "Essex Group, Inc.'s Magnet Wire Division Expands to Eastern Europe with Plans for a New Greenfield Facility | Essex". essexwire.com. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "Essex Group, Inc.'s Magnet Wire Division Acquires Malaysia Magnet Wire Facility". Retrieved 2018-03-01.