CLEVELAND, Aug. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLP, a global leader and key
U.S. manufacturer of critical broadband infrastructure components,
today announced that it is the first fiber optic closure and pole
line hardware manufacturer to self-certify several of its core
products as compliant with the Build America, Buy America (BABA)
Act requirements of the U.S. BEAD Program.
The BABA Act, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
(IIJA)—also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—mandates
strict U.S. domestic sourcing requirements for all related
programs, including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment
(BEAD) Program, which allocates $42.5
billion in federal grants to U.S. states and territories for
the planning, deployment, and adoption of projects and activities
that provide high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved
communities.
For nearly 80 years, PLP has been a strong advocate for U.S.
manufacturing and American workers, ever since its founding in
Cleveland, Ohio, in 1947. The
company's state-of-the-art plants in Arkansas, North
Carolina, and Ohio
manufacture thousands of components used in critical communications
and power networks worldwide, including industry-leading fiber
optic splice closures, pedestals, and pole line hardware devices.
These BABA-compliant products are essential for future U.S.
infrastructure projects, including those funded by the BEAD Program
and other critical infrastructure initiatives.
"As a leading U.S. manufacturer of many components that require
Build America, Buy America compliance, we are committed to ensuring
that our customers and their infrastructure projects adhere to the
IIJA's BABA mandate, not only because it supports American jobs and
the overall economy, but also because it aligns with our
long-standing pledge to provide our customers with the
highest-quality American-made products backed by unparalleled local
support," said John
Hofstetter, Executive Vice President of U.S. Operations at
PLP.
Since the beginning of 2022, PLP has invested over $60 million in new facilities, capacity
enhancements, and equipment upgrades that further strengthen its
U.S. manufacturing operations, including a recent $27 million expansion project at the company's
Rogers, Arkansas manufacturing
plant and the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in
Peninsula, Ohio.
"Although PLP is already well-positioned as a prominent U.S.
manufacturer with strong domestic supplier relationships and has
many products that are compliant from day one, we are being
diligent with our certification process. While we currently
self-certify hundreds of core products, we anticipate this number
to quickly grow into the thousands as we continuously evaluate
existing SKUs and bring new domestic production resources online,"
said Matthew Becker, Senior
Market Manager of North America Communications at PLP.
The current list of certified BABA-compliant products
includes:
Enclosures
- COYOTE® DTC
- COYOTE® Drop Cable Closures
- COYOTE® LCC
- COYOTE® In-Line Runt Closures
- COYOTE® ONE Dome Closures
- COYOTE® 6.5" x 17" Dome Closures
- COYOTE® 6.5" x 22" Dome Closures
- COYOTE® Taut Closures
- COYOTE® 9.5" x 19" Dome Closures
- COYOTE® 9.5" x 28" Dome Closures
- COYOTE® HD Dome Closures
- COYOTE® HD Stainless Steel Splice Cases
- COYOTE® Aerial Drop Closures
- COYOTE® Terminal Closures
- COYOTE® Terminal Dome Closures
- COYOTE® 8" Pedestals
- COYOTE® GLC
Iron or Steel Products
- GUY-GRIP® Dead-Ends
- False Dead-Ends
- Strand Splices
- Reducing Splices
Other Network Equipment
- SLACKLOOP® Plastic In-Span Storage
- SLACKLOOP® Aluminum In-Span Storage
- SLACKLOOP® Center-Lock Storage
- SLACKLOOP® 33" Cable Storage
- SLACKLOOP® Compact Cable Storage
- COYOTE® Splice Trays
- Guy Markers
- Spiral Vibration Dampers
- FIBERLIGN® Dielectric Dampers
- Air Flow Spoilers
PLP anticipates its list of compliant products will continuously
grow as additional products are reviewed and certified by the
company's internal compliance team.
For additional information regarding BABA compliance, the
company has established an online resource at
go.plp.com/baba.
ABOUT PLP
PLP protects the world's most critical connections by creating
stronger and more reliable networks. The company's
precision-engineered solutions are trusted by energy and
communications providers worldwide to perform better and last
longer. With locations in over 20 countries, PLP works as a united
global corporation, delivering high-quality products and
unparalleled service to customers around the world.
BABA COMPLIANCE
MATTHEW BECKER
SENIOR MARKET MANAGER,
NORTH AMERICA COMMUNICATIONS
+1 440 473 9228
MATT.BECKER@PLP.COM
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