Undersea Cable Factory Gets Foreign-Trade Zone OK
Published Date: 6/8/2026
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Summary
SubCom, LLC in Newington, New Hampshire, got the green light to make undersea fiber-optic cables and repeaters inside Foreign-Trade Zone 81. This means they can produce these high-tech parts with special trade benefits, helping them save money and speed up operations. The approval was finalized on June 3, 2026, so production can roll ahead without delays.
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FTZ Authorization for SubCom Production
On June 3, 2026, SubCom, LLC in Newington, New Hampshire was authorized to produce undersea fiber-optic cables and repeaters inside Foreign-Trade Zone 81. This authorization lets the company use Foreign-Trade Zone trade benefits that can save the company money and speed up its production operations.
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