Belden Inc.

The Company

End-to-End Signal Transmission Solutions

Belden produces and sells a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity and networking products into a variety of markets, including industrial, enterprise, and broadcast. Belden people add value to its highly differentiated, high-performance products through unsurpassed design and engineering, manufacturing excellence and customer service. In conjunction with its partners, these core strengths enable Belden to create end-to-end signal transmission solutions that meet the most demanding standards for data, sound, and video applications.

Belden's business is structured in four product platforms: industrial connectivity, industrial IT, enterprise connectivity and broadcast. Belden's connectivity business includes a wide range of copper, fiber and coaxial cable solutions and fiber and copper connectors for the enterprise, broadcast and industrial markets. Belden's networking business is made up of intelligent wired and wireless products that include Industrial Ethernet switches and related equipment, fiber optic interfaces and media converters used to bridge fieldbus networks over long distances as well as load-moment indicators for mobile cranes and other load-bearing equipment.
Belden Brands and Other Belden Companies

Belden sells its signal transmission products and solutions under the Belden brand name; under the Belden brands of GarrettCom, Hirschmann, Lumberg Automation, Poliron, Tofino Security and Miranda; and as products and solutions from the following Belden companies: Mohawk and West Penn Wire.



History


1902 The company is founded by Joseph C. Belden in Chicago, Illinois.


1905 The first major breakthrough for Belden occurs in 1905 when, after much experimental work, "Beldenamel" insulation is created. This flexible enamel insulation would provide the foundation for Belden's early success.


1910 Belden moves to larger quarters in Chicago and adds rubber insulated wire to its product line.


1927 The invention of the soft rubber plug by a Belden engineer leads to further expansion.


1928 A new plant, designed especially for manufacturing electrical wire, opens its doors in Richmond, Indiana.


1941 - 1960 During World War II, and the decade and a half of growth that follows, a number of buildings are added to the Richmond Plant to allow for expansion. Wire mill operations are transferred from Chicago to Richmond to make the Richmond plant completely independent and self-sufficient. At nearly 700,000 square feet, this would be Belden's largest manufacturing facility for more than 70 years.


1942 Belden shifts its manufacturing to exclusive support of the war effort. Its products are used in tanks, airplanes, mobile radios, submarines, ships, jeeps and a variety of other military machinery.


1945 - 1980 After World War II, Belden begins to establish its clear leadership in wire and cable technology through research, engineering, and product development. The company becomes one of the first wire producers to apply plastic insulations to wire and cable and seeks out market niches that require sophisticated and high quality products, adding value in insulation, cabling, shielding and jacketing.


1980 The Company moves to its new headquarters located south of Richmond, Indiana. Belden merges with Crouse-Hinds Company, a highly regarded manufacturer of electrical products located in Syracuse, New York.


1981 Cooper Industries, headquartered in Houston, Texas, acquires the combined entity of Belden and Crouse-Hinds.


1993 - 2003 Belden once again becomes an independent publicly held entity, establishing corporate offices in St. Louis, Missouri. Belden pursues a growth strategy. Through acquisitions and organic growth, Belden's revenues grow from under $400 million in 1993 to more than $1.1 billion in 2000, and reach $827 million in 2003


2004 Belden merges with Cable Design Technologies Corporation (CDT). CDT was incorporated on May 18, 1988 with its headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Some of its operating companies, however, were more than 100 years old. In 1985, CDT's predecessor company, Intercole, Inc., a Company traded on the American Stock Exchange, was acquired by the Northern Group, which subsequently took it private. In 1988, the Company underwent a recapitalization pursuant to which Golder, Thoma, Cressey Fund II purchased a controlling interest in the Company, with the Northern Group retaining a smaller interest. From 1988 to 2004, acquisitions were an important part of CDT's growth strategy.


2005 John Stroup is named President and CEO.


2007 Belden acquires leading industrial networking brand, Hirschmann, to expand its product portfolio of industrial automation and networking systems. Belden acquires Lumberg Automation, maker of connectors for the industrial automation space, completing its end-to-end industrial Ethernet product offering.


2009 Telecast Fiber Systems, a major player in the broadcast industry, joins the Belden family of brands.


2010 Belden acquires industrial networking products manufacturer, GarrettCom, to complement the networking product portfolio. Belden purchases Thomas & Betts Corporation's communications products business, expanding Belden's coax connectivity solutions offerings.


2011 Belden expands its presence in South America with the acquisition of Poliron, a leading Brazilian cable company. Belden acquires SCADA, a security solutions provider, and Byres Security, makers of the Tofino brand industrial security solutions.


2012 Belden acquires Miranda Technologies, a worldwide provider of hardware and software solutions for the broadcast television, cable, satellite and IPTV industries. PPC, a leading developer and manufacturer of connectivity solutions for the broadband service provider market, joins the Belden family.


Belden opens its new Customer Collaboration Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Collaboration Center gives customers the opportunity to interact with products and build a customized solution to meet their specific needs. Belden introduces its one-of-a-kind Certified Industrial Network Program to certify entire industrial networks, providing peace-of-mind and minimizing downtime through enhanced warranties and dedicated customer support. Belden reorganizes its business around four key business platforms: Industrial Connectivity Solutions, Industrial Information Technology (IT) Solutions, Enterprise Connectivity Solutions, and Broadcast Solutions. This solution-oriented alignment accelerates the Company's ability to capitalize on new market opportunities and to bring innovative solutions to a growing customer base. Miranda adds Telecast Fiber Systems to its product line, combining the two brands.


2014 Belden signs a binding offer to acquire Grass Valley, an industry leading manufacturer of innovative end-to-end broadcast solutions that empower creativity and simplify the way content is produced and delivered across multiple platforms.




With more than 100 years in operation, Belden and its associate companies and brands have a recognized reputation for doing business in a responsible way.

Success in business is about keeping promises—both voluntary and mandatory—to customers, employees, communities, suppliers and other stakeholders.

At Belden, we pledge to:

    Protect and preserve the environment surrounding Belden's offices and facilities and the ares where our products are found.
    Assess and adopt business practices which promote sustainability, including reducing waste through recycling and manufacturing process control, while increasing water and energy efficiency.
    Innovate and continue to offer environmentally-friendly products to customers looking for sustainable alternatives to traditional products.
    Ensure a respectful, diverse and safe workplace for employees.
    Uphold the human rights of all individuals associated with Belden's operations – from employees, to third-party partners, to those living in the communities where we do business.
    Share complete, accurate and timely information about our business to stakeholders.


Putting it simply, we promise to do the right thing. To guide us in fulfilling this promise by complying with the law and behaving in an ethical manner, our associates worldwide hold themselves accountable to the Belden Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

In all places, and in all situations, Belden is committed to doing business with integrity. We never take professional or ethical shortcuts, and our interactions with all businesses, communities and individuals follow the highest standards.

Environment


REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances

REACH is an initiative in Europe to gather information on all chemicals used in Europe and potentially restrict the use of hazardous chemicals across all industries.Belden is committed to meeting all of the legal requirements under REACH.The candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is ever changing. Download the latest REACH Declaration. To find out more about the REACH regulation, visit the European Commission's REACH website.

RoHS
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Belden strives consistently stay ahead of the curve on the government RoHS regulations. To check compliance on a specific Belden part number, enter the part number in the search area of the eCatalog. Each RoHS-compliant product also offers the option of printing a product-specific RoHS certificate. The information is also available on the Belden RoHS Part Number List [PDF / Excel]. More information on Reach can be found on the RoHS White Paper.

Belden Connectivity maintains product compliance status for Restriction on Hazardous Substances in the International markets such as China and Europe.

Product literature, information and labels are updated according to China RoHS.

September 2012 - RoHS II Letter
Global Environmental Product Requirements

In order to meet global environmental product requirements – in part specified by the European Union's Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, the European Union's End-of-Life Vehicle Directive (ELV), the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, California Proposition 65, and China RoHS – Belden has developed a restricted materials specification to encompass all raw materials, parts, components or products that are ultimately incorporated into Belden product.

You can contact us for specific materials compliance information for Belden products or call Customer Service at 1-800-BELDEN-1.

Belden's Statement on Conflict Minerals

Belden Inc. (BDC) is aware of and concerned by reports that profits from the sale of certain metals mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries have helped fuel war and human rights violations in the eastern Congo. Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act imposes new supply chain reporting requirements on U.S. publicly traded companies to promote transparency and consumer awareness regarding the use of "conflict minerals" (tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten, or "3TG") that directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in that region.

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules requiring publicly traded companies to disclose whether they use 3TG that originated in the DRC or an adjoining country and if so, to issue a report identifying their products that are not conflict free and their due diligence efforts to determine the country of origin and chain of custody of the metals. Conflict free means the product does not contain 3TG that directly or indirectly finances or benefits armed groups in the DRC or an adjoining country.

Belden, like many companies in electronic product industries, uses some of these materials in the manufacturing of its products as they are required for the functional performance of the products. Belden does not purchase these metals directly from smelters or mines, so we must rely on the source information provided by our suppliers.  Belden is working closely with our direct suppliers to trace newly mined minerals back to their origin in order to ensure responsible sourcing. As tracing methods evolve, we intend to incorporate appropriate proven methods in our program.

Belden has begun requiring that suppliers whose products contain 3TG submit this information to Belden using the standardized EICC/GeSI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template that traces the metals back through the supply chain. Belden also supports industry initiatives such as the Conflict Free Smelter (CFS) program to validate responsible and sustainable sources. If Belden becomes aware of a supplier whose supply chain includes metals from a conflict source, Belden will take the appropriate actions to remedy the situation in a timely manner, including reassessment of supplier relationships. Belden expects our suppliers to take similar measures with their suppliers to ensure alignment throughout the supply chain.

Belden's supply chain audit is underway and we expect to have information for our own reporting requirements, as well as the requirements of our customers, by the end of the calendar year 2013 in support of the May 31, 2014 reporting deadline outlined by the Dodd-Frank regulations.

If you require specific conflict mineral sourcing information for Belden products or require more information on our policy, please contact your local Belden sales representative or Belden Corporate Communications at You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.


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