FiberCore Inc., Sturbridge, MA, has announced a five-year supply agreement with Middle East Fiber

May 1st, 1997

FiberCore Inc., Sturbridge, MA, has announced a five-year supply agreement with Middle East Fiber Cable Co., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The $58.3 million deal covers the provision of singlemode and multimode optical preforms and fiber. FiberCore holds a 15% stake in its Middle Eastern customer.

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