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Prysmian Claremont Optical Fiber Plant
Prysmian optical fiber preform and drawing plant in Claremont, Catawba County, NC (near Hickory). Preform fabrication started 2014 (pilot), expanded 2016 ($20M), 2021 ($50M), and most recently $54M additional expansion. Prysmian's US Center of Excellence for optical fiber; self-sufficient from European preform supply. Serves US domestic cable market. Hired Corning workers during 2017 Corning strike. Now also supply point for US government-funded broadband infrastructure (BEAD, RDOF programs). Uses OVD process (Corning license since 1983).
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