Network Connex Expands Fiber Operations into the Pacific Northwest

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Network Connex, a leader in mission-critical digital communications infrastructure services, today announced that it has broadened its network communication service offerings into the Pacific Northwest. The company has expanded operations by adding new locations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and plans to hire more than 80 new employees. Through this move, Network Connex is positioned to provide engineering expertise and aerial/underground fiber optic installation services throughout the Pacific Northwest.

“In the information age, the demand for faster and more dependable data transmission requires ever increasing bandwidth. As our customers’ needs and footprints evolve, we are continually deepening our capabilities and extending our reach with the most reliable and scalable end-to-end solutions,” said Network Connex President and CEO Christopher Larocca. “We look forward to the opportunity to serve the Pacific Northwest with our broad range of turnkey capabilities through our expanded fiber operations.”

Network Connex, along with its subsidiary National Technologies (NTI), is a leader in fiber optic installation, repair, and replacement and this expansion continues to deliver on its strategic plans to grow the company’s presence to provide best-in-class digital communications infrastructure services throughout the U.S. With expertise in every phase of digital infrastructure construction from engineering to fiber backbone installation, Network Connex’s outside plant (OSP) services will benefit network operators and end users across the region including those involved with federal Fiber to the Home (FTTH) initiatives. Network Connex has been a portfolio company of a fund managed by ORIX Capital Partners since June 2018.

About Network Connex

Serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.