Fibercore Inc. (FBCE)
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Fibercore Inc. Profile
| Communications Equipment Industry | Information Technology Sector | Dom Brady CEO | EXPM Exchange | 31563B109 CUSIP |
| US Country | 288 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
FiberCore, Inc. was a company focused on the development, manufacture, and marketing of single-mode and multimode optical fiber, and optical fiber preforms aimed at the telecommunications and data communications industry. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Charlton, Massachusetts, FiberCore had a global presence with principal operating units including FiberCore Jena A.G. (FCJ) in Germany, and Xtal FiberCore Brasil S.A. (Xtal) in Brazil. Despite being a significant player in its industry and competing with giants like Corning, Inc. and Alcatel, FiberCore faced financial difficulties, leading to a Chapter 11 filing on November 14, 2003, and eventually, its liquidation under Chapter 7 on October 6, 2004.
Products and Services
- Optical Fiber and Preforms:
- InfoGlas®, EconoGrade®, and ValuGrade® Trademarks:
- Network Design and Maintenance Services:
The core offerings of FiberCore, Inc. comprised single-mode and multimode optical fibers and preforms. The company differentiated its products based on the market needs, with FiberCore Jena A.G. (FCJ) focusing primarily on the multimode market and manufacturing both single-mode and multimode fibers and preforms. Meanwhile, Xtal FiberCore Brasil S.A. (Xtal) emphasized the single-mode market, producing both types of fibers but with a special focus on single-mode preforms.
FiberCore marketed its optical fiber products under three distinct trademarks: InfoGlas®, targeted towards high-end market segments; EconoGrade®, aimed at more cost-sensitive customers; and ValuGrade®, offering a balance between performance and price. Each trademark catered to different segments of their client base, fulfilling various industry needs from telecommunications to data communications.
Through its subsidiary, FiberCore Systems, Inc., the company extended its portfolio beyond manufacturing to include the design, installation, and maintenance of optical fiber networks, wide area networks, and non-fiber optic networks. This service was primarily offered in the Northeast U.S. and catered to local area network applications essential for institutions like hospitals, universities, government buildings, and commercial establishments. The inclusion of these services showcased FiberCore’s comprehensive approach to meeting the telecommunications infrastructure needs of its clientele.
