General Info

The Okonite Company was founded in 1878 and is one of the original insulators of electrical wire and cable in the United States. It is a premier manufacturer of high-quality insulated electric wire and cable that specializes in high and medium-voltage cable and low-voltage power, control and instrumentation cables. It operates six manufacturing plants producing products that range from insulated wire approximating a human hair in thickness to cable measuring 6 inches in diameter. The cables are manufactured with a variety of materials, including laminated polypropylene paper, thermosetting and thermoplastic insulation and jacketing compounds. Many products feature Okonite s Okoguard insulation system. These constructions are complemented by a wide selection of metallic and non-metallic coverings to provide added mechanical protection to the wire and cable for various environments. The company's headquarters and international sales office is in Ramsey, N.J.