RFS Technologies History

RFS Technologies, an Amphenol Company is at the forefront of innovation in the telecom infrastructure industry, providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of present and next-generation communication networks. Based in Meriden, CT, USA and acquired by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) in 2023, RFS Technologies has a long and rich history that dates back several decades. The company was founded as the American subsidiary of Kabelmetal AG, a German cable company and inventor of corrugated coaxial cables used in telecommunications industry. The company quickly became a leading supplier of cables and other components to the emerging RF, wireless, microwave and broadcast industries. RFS Technologies continued to innovate and expand its product offerings, with industry leading brands such as CELLFLEX foam dielectric cables, Air Dielectric Cable air dielectric cables, RADIAFLEX radiating cables, FLEXWELL elliptical waveguides, HYBRIFLEX hybrid fiber and power cables and DRAGONSKIN two hour burn cable. The company has shipped hundreds of millions of feet of these cables to a wide variety of markets with particular emphasis on wireless infrastructure and connectivity solutions.