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With Leviton Network Solutions, you get a global carbon neutral manufacturer of innovative end-to-end structured cabling systems for data centers and enterprise environments, delivering speed, scale, agility, and assurance

Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. since 1906

  • Privately held, based in New York, 7,500+ employees
  • Only four CEOs since 1906, providing consistent leadership and focus
  • Global manufacturer of end-to-end copper and fiber cable and connectivity systems for enterprise, data centers, and public facilities
  • Solutions, sales teams, and support around the globe
  • 2.5 million units manufactured daily

Market Leader in:

  • Electrial Solutions 
    • Residential, commercial, lighting, and controls
  • Network Solutions
    • Operating in U.S. since 1961, in Europe since 1972
    • 15,000+ products
    • Over 20 global sales offices; 10 factories and 8 warehouses worldwide for quality service
    • The only carbon neutral network infrastructure company in the world

 

Built for Speed

Leviton prioritizes speed across every aspect of its business — from rapidly launching high-performance connectivity solutions to ensuring fast, responsive customer service. Our products support high-speed, low-latency data transmission in demanding environments, and our make-to-order online configurators make customization and ordering quick and easy.​

Built for Speed

  • Multiple levels of technical support, including specification engineers, applications engineers, and equipment certified data-center designers
  • Data Center Design team provides conceptual drawings, elevation drawing, rack layouts, and bill of materials
  • Design team members are NVIDIA-certified for AI Infrastructure and Operations
  • Large library of easy-to-use online configurators for make-to-order products
  • With over 2,000 certified datacom integrators and more than 20 sales offices supporting customers in 100+ countries, Leviton delivers global reach with local expertise
  • US and UK data center factories offer make-to-order pre-terminated fiber and copper cable assemblies
  • ATLAS-X1™ component-rated jacks, patch cords, and 110-style patch panels have been tested to exceed Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards up to 100 watts
  • ATLAS-X1 component-rated jacks performance exceed TIA and ISO standards

Designed to Scale

Leviton designs end-to-end copper and fiber systems that can quickly scale to accommodate growing network user demand. Our solutions are manufactured in vertically integrated global facilities that can scale capacity to support customers for both our make-to-order or in-stock products.​

Designed to Scale

  • Manufacturing facilities hold ISO 9001:2015 quality certification ensuring we consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements
  • Production exceeds IEC 61300-3-35 for fiber interconnecting devices and passive components
  • Adherence to ISO 14001:2015 standards in the majority of Leviton facilities, while advocating for prudent environmental practices by Leviton suppliers
  • More than 150 million RJ-45 jacks made in Leviton factories
  • 1 billion feet of data cable made annually
  • More than 6 million copper and fiber links installed, reviewed, and certified under warranty
  • ATLAS-X1 and EXTREME™ connectivity for high-power PoE is verified by third-party lab Intertek ETL to support IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 at 90 watts
  • ATLAS-X1 UTP and shielded jacks offer same form factor and termination style from Cat 5e to Cat 8, simplifying installations
  • MILLENNIUM™ Global Systems deliver high-quality, innovative end-to-end copper network solutions ensuring exceptional performance, efficiency, and long-term cost savings

Engineered for Agility

Leviton collaborates with customers to develop innovative cabling systems with unique value and adapts quickly to changing needs. These innovative solutions are agile and adaptable to many network architectures to fit our customers need. ​

Engineered for Agility

  • 500+ datacom patents and develop 24+ new products every year
  • FLX-1: An advanced polymer technology built into the cable jacket of select plenum cables improving flexibility to reduce kinking and payout issues, allowing for smoother cable pulls
  • LC Unibody Connectors with patented SPECTRO-LINK™ Technology ensures high performance and eases polarity changes in the field
  • OPT-X™ HDX Fiber Splice Module: Patented LC pigtail allows single fiber or mass fiber fusion splicing, and first MTP® field splicing option
  • HDX Fiber Distribution Frame can save 80% space and more than $100,000 in yearly savings
  • ATLAS-X1™: The first independently-verified, third-party certified Cat 8 system, with multiple patented technologies for outstanding performance and reliability
  • ATLAS-X1: The first category-rated jack that is tested and approved for use in air-handling spaces (plenum-rated), adding more network flexibility
  • EXTREME™: The first third-party certified, component-rated Cat 6A system
  • One of the first plenum-rated data cables on the market in 1981
  • First independently-verified OM3 10G fiber full channel performance for trunks, harnesses, modules, and patch cables to the loss levels per TIA-568.0-E
  • GIGAMAX™ Cat 5e: First and only jack to deliver 140-watt PoE, exceeds IEEE 802.3bt performance standard up to 0.7 Amps continuously 
  • OPT-X SDX: The first precision-molded fiber adapter plates with zirconia sleeves, color-coded per TIA-568.3-E
  • ADVENTUM™: The first indoor/outdoor plenum-rated fiber cable
  • Industry’s first and smallest Cat 6A LSZH shielded data center “zone” cable
  • First air blown fiber system, with 30 years’ install experience
  • First true 110-style component-rated Cat 6A patch panels, providing faster installation
  • First Cat 5e and Cat 6 cables to achieve third-party ETL verification
  • First to offer an extended distance guarantee on a Cat 6 cable
  • STRATA™ IDX High Density Enclosure: A versatile entry point solution for housing fusion splicing or interconnect patching
  • A portfolio of extended distance solutions spanning MILLENNIUM™ ATLAS‑X1™ SST and PARADIGM™ Extended Distance Systems, STADION™ Extended Reach U/UTP cable, and OneReach™.
  • OPT-X Unity: The first 24-fiber multimode and single-mode MTP systems for migration to 400 Gb/s, 800 Gb/s and 1.6 Tb/s
  • Developed the first practical Optical Link Verification Tool for fiber networks and extended reach applications for high-speed optical networks
  • Cable Management Clip: 90% faster install of cable to back of panels vs. traditional individual tie down

Built-In Assurance

Leviton, one of the few single-source manufacturers of end-to-end structured cabling systems, delivers long-term value through globally produced, rigorously tested network infrastructure solutions.​

Built-In Assurance

  • All Network Solutions factories achieved carbon neutrality in 2023; Leviton is committed to achieving company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030
  • Europe headquarters was the first data communications factory to achieve BSI PAS 2060 carbon neutrality in 2011
  • With over 1,000 system warranties issued annually and a legacy of being the first in the U.S. to offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty, we set the standard for long-term reliability due to our rigorous real-world testing
  • Voting representation on TIA, IEEE, ISO/IEC, BICSI and BSI standards, as well as NFPA/NEC codes
  • Preferred solution partner in Cisco Developer Network
  • ATLAS-X1 is the only UTP jack to feature a solid metal body, which dissipates heat 53% more efficiently than plastic alternatives in PoE applications
  • Patented triple-stage electrical compensation for Cat 6A and Cat 8 with independently-verified performance for runs between cabinets with a 10-foot permanent link and 30-foot channel
  • For PoE applications, ATLAS-X1 and EXTREME jacks protect against arcing damage by isolating contact points and feature patented Retention Force Technology for added durability
  • Precision Twist Technology (PTT) is a revolution in cable twist technology enhancing electrical performance in smallest form factor possible
  • IP5x-rated Shuttered LC fiber cassettes prevent contamination from dust and provide protection from laser light
  • 100% testing of end-face geometry with interferometer for single-mode fiber to IEC 61755 requirements
  • Our broad copper and fiber cabling portfolio meet strict Euroclass CPR standards, with easy access to a Declaration of Performance (DoP) for every cable
  • ETL and UL tested and certified, with certification test reports available on request
  • Wide range of CPR-approved Euroclass cables in Europe designed to help save lives and protect buildings in case of fire
  • Locking connectivity and enclosures protect mission critical networks from tampering and unauthorized removal
  • Extensive water reclamation and materials recycling programs save thousands of pounds in waste annually
  • Many products have Sustainably Smart Packaging that is completely recyclable and single-use plastic free
  • Recyclable GREENPACK™ jack and patch cord bulk packaging saves installation time and reduces jobsite waste

About Leviton Network Solutions

In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, one name connects it all. Leviton Network Solutions is a leading global manufacturer of top tier copper and fiber end-to-end structured cabling systems, creating the infrastructure driving the networks of tomorrow.

History


1900s- 1920s

Isidor Leviton founds the company in New York City in 1906. Leviton originally makes mantle tips for gas lighting, then expands to produce switches, outlets, and light sockets. By the end of the 1920s, we offer more the 550 different electrical devices.

1930s- 1970s

Leviton acquires several more companies, including American Insulated Wire Company in 1937, adding wire, cable, and cords products to its offering. The company expands to offer more lighting and electrical technologies throughout the middle of the century.

1980s

The United States sees the deregulation of the telecommunications industry, ending AT&T’s telephone monopoly. As a result, Leviton Telcom division forms in 1985 in Seattle Washington, USA, to support high-speed communications.

1998

Leviton enters the fiber optic connectivity market, investing in innovative connector technology through the acquisition of Northwest Fiber Optic Technologies.

2000

Following the acquisition of Northwest Fiber Optic Technologies, Leviton Telcom is renamed Leviton Voice & Data.

2002

We launch the highly successful EXTREME™ Category-Rated Copper System, which include innovative jacks with patented Retention Force Technology.

2004

Leviton acquires Fiber Management Systems and its portfolio of products, which includes LightSpace™ enclosures — still used today by the U.S. Department of Defense.

2006

Leviton acquires Fiber Connect Incorporated, a Chicago-based provider of high-speed data center fiber optic solutions, including pre-terminated make-to-order cable assemblies.

2007

Leviton Voice & Data becomes Leviton Network Solutions, reflecting the expanded offerings of copper and fiber connectivity, power distribution, cable management, and data center solutions.

2008

We introduce the industry’s first third-party verified component-rated Category 6A Copper System under the eXtreme brand, supporting high-speed 10GBASE-T networks.

2010

Leviton offers the industry’s first 24-fiber MTP® cabling system (OPT-X™ Unity) for data center network migrations to 100 gigabits per second and beyond.

2013

The OPT-X™ HDX fiber platform becomes available for data centers requiring higher densities and better space utilization in racks and cabinets.

2014

Leviton introduces the award-winning ATLAS-X1™ Premium Copper System, offering tool-free terminations and the same jack form factor from Cat 5e to Cat 8.

2015

Leviton acquires UK-based Brand-Rex, a leading network cabling manufacturer. It becomes the European headquarters for Leviton Network Solutions. The Glenrothes, Scotland facility was the one of the first to achieve carbon neutral status, in 2011.

2017

Leviton opens a Data Center Factory at its Glenrothes, Scotland facility, providing customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia with custom pre-terminated cabling and cassettes, with rapid delivery.

2018

Leviton expands its popular ATLAS-X1 platform by introducing its end-to-end Category 8 Cabling System — verified by third-party labs and supporting up to 40 Gb/s networks.

2018

Leviton acquires a Data Center Factory in Florida, USA, extending our production capacity for quick-ship fiber and copper cable assemblies.

2020

Leviton acquires Berk-Tek, a leading U.S. copper and fiber cable manufacturer. The acquisition cements Leviton Network Solutions as a single-source manufacturer of top tier end-to-end systems for customers around the world.

2021

Berk-Tek celebrates 60 years of cable manufacturing, providing high-performance cabling for enterprise and data center networks from its Pennsylvania and North Carolina factories.

2022

Leviton Celebrates 50 Years of UK Cable Manufacturing. The Network Solutions facility in Glenrothes, Scotland reaches its “Golden” Anniversary, supporting customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

2023

Leviton releases 8 global copper and fiber systems. These globally available systems broaden Leviton’s ability to service multinational businesses with consistent global performance, support, and top tier product offerings.

2024

Leviton’s Network Solutions Business Unit achieves carbon neutrality, reducing carbon emissions by 55% and investing in clean energy-focused carbon offset projects. Achieved well ahead of the stated goal of 2025, Leviton is well positioned to achieve company-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. Additionally, Leviton acquires PRISM Data Centre Solutions (DCS) Limited, adding network rack, data and server cabinets to Leviton’s offerings for enterprise and data center customers.

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