Since 2000, Hicksville-based Liteway, Inc. has designed and manufactured U.S.-made fiber-optic communication equipment that carries analog and digital electrical signals over optical cable. Its three brands—LuxLink, LiteLink and MIDIExtender—serve distinct transmission needs, while the company also adapts existing designs or develops private-label and custom products. Founded by Irwin Math after his earlier work in fiber-optic engineering, Liteway holds CAGE Code 1TGU2 and supplies systems used in instrumentation, industrial control and military applications.
FiberPlex Technologies, LLCFiberPlex Technologies traces its roots to 1987, when its brand was established by early fiber-optics pioneers. Today, the Maryland manufacturer is known for U.S.-made equipment that protects and transports digital communications for mission-critical users, including U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. Its engineers also develop custom commercial-off-the-shelf solutions for demanding connectivity problems.ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD
Photonix TechnologiesWith more than 30 years of roots in Upstate New York, Photonix Technologies is a U.S. manufacturer known for durable fiber-optic testing equipment. The company serves technicians in communications and military settings, while its engineering staff also develops custom optical and electronic designs for other industries.ENDICOTT, NY
Meridian Technologies, IncEstablished in 1990, New York-based Meridian Technologies manufactures fiber-optic transmission systems that carry video, audio, data and Ethernet communications across network applications. Its engineering team also develops custom specialty equipment, including systems for commercial and military projects, and supports customers with network design and integration expertise. Meridian is certified by the National Women Business Owners Corporation and serves customers across North America and international markets.ELMONT, NY
TiniFiberFrom Lindenhurst, TiniFiber manufactures armored fiber-optic cabling built around its U.S.-patented stainless-steel Micro Armor design. Introduced in 2015 as an alternative to aluminum interlock armor, the cable is described as 65% smaller and 75% lighter while retaining protection against crushing, rodents and demanding indoor or outdoor conditions. TiniFiber also develops custom fiber, cable assemblies and installation tools for digital-infrastructure projects.LINDENHURST, NY