PLP Leads as First Manufacturer to Self-Certify Core Products for BABA Compliance

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Slice of Manufacturing Team
August 21, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • PLP becomes the first fiber optic closure manufacturer to self-certify BABA compliance.

  • $60 million invested in U.S. manufacturing, including major expansions in Arkansas and Ohio.

  • Hundreds of core products already compliant, with more under continuous evaluation.

Source (PR Newswire)

Notable Quotes:

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"We are committed to ensuring that our customers and their infrastructure projects adhere to the IIJA's BABA mandate, supporting American jobs and providing high-quality American-made products."

John Hofstetter, Executive Vice President of U.S. Operations at PLP
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"While we currently self-certify hundreds of core products, we anticipate this number to quickly grow into the thousands as we continuously evaluate existing SKUs and bring new domestic production resources online."

Matthew Becker, Senior Market Manager at PLP

Our Take:

PLP's proactive stance in self-certifying their products for BABA compliance underlines the company’s dedication to U.S. manufacturing and its pivotal role in the future of American infrastructure. By ensuring adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, PLP not only strengthens its market position but also supports the broader goals of the U.S. BEAD Program, which aims to bridge the digital divide. This strategic move, coupled with significant investments in domestic facilities, positions PLP as a leader in the industry, setting a high standard for quality and compliance in critical broadband infrastructure components.