Cable technology trends, installation guides, and industry news from our engineering team.
A veteran specifier answers the most common (and costly) questions about General Cable products, from Cat6 performance to THHN sourcing, with hard-won lessons from the field.
Read More →A hands-on perspective on how General Cable's ownership history (Prysmian, Rome Wire acquisition) affects real-world project decisions — and why you should care about who owns your cable supplier.
Read More →An administrative buyer shares a costly lesson learned from prioritizing unit price over total value when ordering industrial cable, and why value now matters more.
Read More →A field engineer shares hard-learned lessons on selecting cable types, featuring real scenarios for Cat6a plenum, THHN, and industrial cables. Includes insights on General Cable’s manufacturing locations and common pitfalls.
Read More →A procurement manager explains why the cheapest enclosure quote is almost never the best deal, using real-world cost tracking data and a TCO approach.
Read More →A procurement manager's take on choosing the right General Cable product for structured cabling projects, based on three real-world scenarios.
Read More →A procurement manager's practical guide to selecting copper or fiber optic cables based on your specific scenario – balancing performance, total cost, and future growth.
Read More →An admin buyer's perspective on why voltage drop isn't just a calculation—it's a real-world problem that affects network reliability and budget. Three scenarios, three solutions, and the one tool that won't save you.
Read More →A procurement manager's deep dive into why the lowest cable quote isn't the cheapest option — and how to avoid hidden supply chain costs.
Read More →A practical, step-by-step checklist for network engineers and contractors to verify cable quality before installation, drawing from real-world inspection experience.
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