Leviton to complete the Berk-Tek brand transition
Leviton plans to transition the Berk-Tek US cable brand, which it purchased in 2020, to Leviton in 2024.
When combined with previous acquisitions, Leviton said it has a unique global manufacturing footprint, providing its customers with end-to-end copper and fiber cabling systems.
Ross Goldman, EVP and general manager of Leviton Network Solutions, said there have been many benefits to acquiring Berk-Tek.
“The acquisition of Berk-Tek in 2020 into the Leviton family has enabled us to strengthen our portfolio of industry-leading products that our customers all over the globe expect,” he said. “The legacy of the Berk-Tek brand is now an integral part of Leviton Network Solutions’ commitment to build what’s next to connect everyday spaces.”
Since it was founded in 1961, Berk-Tek has become a top-tier cabling provider in the North American structured cabling market. For example, the company’s New Holland, Pennsylvania, facility has expanded several times and is one of the country’s most extensive dedicated four-pair cabling manufacturing facilities. Leviton also has a dedicated optical fiber cable manufacturing facility in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, that is undergoing significant expansion due to surging customer demand. The fiber facility will double in size when the development is completed in the third quarter of 2024.
There are no changes to product part numbers or the products themselves. The transition to Leviton will take twelve months as product packaging migrates. During this time, there may be a mix of packaging, labels, and digital collateral branding.
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