For 35 years, Proterial Cable America (PCA), formerly Hitachi Cable America, has focused on quality, performance and precision. Those goals are the same whether we’re engineering cables for data centers or CNCing metal parts for national defense systems, our name may have evolved, but our dedication has never wavered.
Working with vital and integral technologies, PCA uses advanced manufacturing skills, a constant focus on innovation and the best materials to produce products our customers can be confident in. Read on to learn where we came from, and how we’re excited to continue building in the future.
From our early days until now, PCA has consistently expanded our reach and found new ways to fulfill our customers’ cable and wire needs. Here’s a walkthrough of our journey, starting in 1986 and leading to our new name in 2023.
The Beginning (1980s, 1990s)
Continued Growth (2000s)
Medical and Defense (2010s)
Modern PCA (2020s)
From high-performance copper, fiber optic, wireless, and specialty cable, to medical cable and wire, automotive cable and brake hoses, and defense machining—PCA’s capabilities are extensive. Our growth and expansion across these industries is a prime example of our ability to innovate and adapt to evolving customer needs.
Officially rebranded in 2023 following the acquisition of our parent company by Bain Capital, a private equity consortium, PCA today operates four specialized divisions dedicated to each area of expertise.
Our locations include:
While our name has changed, the quality, reliability, and performance of our products remain the same—and continue to be trusted across industries.
Through decades of development, PCA has become a responsive, engineering-driven company built around high-performance products and customization. Our reputation is grounded in trust, collaboration, and a willingness to adapt to meet evolving customer needs. Across every division, we continue to deliver exceptional results through precision, flexibility, and technical depth.
Here are a few ways PCA stands apart from competitors and delivers exceptional value:
Expertise has always been a focus—and a point of pride—at Proterial Cable America. Across every division, we deliver high-performing products engineered by some of the most skilled teams in the industry.
Our medical division provides extrusion, medical cable, and rapid prototyping capabilities. The automotive division manufactures brake hoses and other essential automotive components. Our defense division focuses on precision CNC machining. And our cable solutions division supports everything from copper premise and fiber optics to transit-specific cabling, data center infrastructure, and wireless networks.
Our Capabilities Include:
PCA’s 35-year journey from Hitachi Cable America to Proterial Cable America is more than a corporate timeline—it’s a testament to technical growth, long-standing partnerships, and a deep commitment to quality manufacturing. Although our name has changed, our focus remains the same: delivering high-performance cable solutions you can trust, that are tested, and ready to support the future.
Want to learn more or explore a partnership with PCA? Contact us today or explore our capabilities.
