Cerrowire History

Since the 1920s, Cerrowire has proudly manufactured copper wire and electrical cable in the United States, building a long-standing reputation for reliability, performance, and innovation in the wire and cable industry. As a U.S.-based manufacturer of copper building wire, MC cable, and specialty electrical wiring solutions, we have consistently supported contractors, distributors, and electricians with products designed to meet national electrical code standards and exceed industry expectations.

Today, we continue to work closely with commercial, residential, and industrial customers to deliver high-quality copper wire products, responsive customer service, and innovative electrical solutions that make Cerrowire a trusted leader and preferred supplier in the electrical wire and cable market.

A History of Growth & Success

1920

Established by Hyman Cohn as Circle Flexible Conduit Co., Inc. to manufacture and sell armored cable and flexible steel conduit

1929

Began manufacturing insulated wire and increased the line of various types of copper wire and cable

1935

Company name changed to Circle Wire & Cable Corp.

1938

The company constructed its main plant in Maspeth, NY.

1951

Additional facilities were constructed in Syosset, NY

1955

Cerro de Pasco Corp. acquired the company, which led to the development of Cerro Wire & Cable Company.

1976

Cerro Wire & Cable became a member of The Marmon Group.

1983

Hartselle became the corporate headquarters when all operations were moved to Alabama. Manufacturing facilities then were added in Utah, Indiana and Georgia.

2007

Cerro Wire formed two segments – the Electrical Distribution Division, headquartered in Hartselle, Alabama, and the Consumer Markets Division, headquartered in Crothersville, Indiana.

2008

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., acquired majority interest in the Marmon Group of companies, further solidifying Cerrowire’s future in the building wire industry for years to come. The company is now known as Cerro Wire LLC.

2009

Cerro Wire and Cable became Cerrowire.

2020

Cerrowire celebrates 100 years of powering innovation.