Preformed Line Products acquires JAP Telecom

Preformed Line Products announced it has acquired J.A.P. Industria de Materiais para Telefonia, or JAP Telecom, a leading Brazilian designer, manufacturer, and supplier of connectivity solutions for the South American telecommunications infrastructure market. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pedreira, Brazil, JAP Telecom has over 20 years of experience serving the region’s largest telecommunications operators and internet service providers. The company’s core product portfolio includes fiber optic closures, connectivity devices, and infrastructure accessories tailored to the specific needs of the local market. Located just 70 miles from PLP’s existing manufacturing facility in the southeast region of Brazil, JAP Telecom brings a wealth of complementary capabilities that PLP believes will provide immediate opportunities for operational alignment, supply chain efficiencies, and expanded production capacity.