Belden Inc. was founded in 1902 by Joseph C. Belden in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company is a global manufacturer of signal transmission and connectivity solutions. Belden specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of a broad range of cables, connectors, and networking products. Its product portfolio includes high-performance copper cables, fiber optic cables, industrial Ethernet switches, and automation connectivity solutions. Key product families encompass Belden branded cables such as DataTuff Industrial Ethernet Cables, Brilliance Audio/Video Cables, and NewGen Coaxial Cables. Through its Hirschmann and Lumberg Automation brands, Belden provides industrial networking and ruggedized connectivity solutions for harsh environments. The company's solutions cater to markets including industrial automation, broadcast, enterprise networking, and transportation. As a pioneer in the wire and cable industry, Belden has grown into one of the largest professional electronic cable manufacturers globally. With 28 percent market share in the global electronic and communications cable market, it generates annual revenues of around $1.5 billion. Belden operates 26 facilities worldwide and employs more than 5,000 people to serve customers in over 60 countries.