about j-fiber: Our History
j-fiber, has a long tradition and expertise in the making of optical fibers and preforms.
1978 - 1993
An early pioneer’s journey starts with the research and development of the first fiber optic and preform technologies
1978
Start of the first fiber optics project
As a worldwide pioneer the Jena Glass Works starts a fiber optics project.
The company’s expertise goes back to the tradition of Carl Zeiss, Schott and Ernst Abbe that made Jena a worldwide leading center of excellence for glass making crafts, leading-edge optics, and precision manufacturing.
1979
Development of preforms and fibers to final process technologies
The company begins its research on first preform designs followed by a continuous development of optical preforms and fibers as well as the necessary fiber processing technologies.
1993
Integration of Facilities
The integration of the complete fiber production at the Jena location materializes in highly efficient production.
1994, Juli – 2003
A former glass maker’s offspring becomes the worldwide fastest growing fiber company with a substantial share in the global LAN and special fiber businesses.
1994, Juli:
FiberCore Jena is the new global player
FiberCore Jena GmbH is founded as the world's only independent supplier of optical fibers and preforms, offering the cable companies a complete solution from ultra-pure glass to high-performance optical fibers – processed on FiberCore’s special fiber making machinery based on an optimized MCVD process.
The global market share and customer base is growing. FiberCore constantly expands its fiber making capacity. The next generation of preform technology’s is being developed. The constantly enlarged perform design lead to a jump in fiber yields.
2001, December:
FiberCore Jena AG
FiberCore Jena GmbH changes its company form and registers itself as FiberCore Jena AG
1978 - 1993
An early pioneer’s journey starts with the research and development of the first fiber optic and preform technologies
1978
Start of the first fiber optics project
As a worldwide pioneer the Jena Glass Works starts a fiber optics project.
The company’s expertise goes back to the tradition of Carl Zeiss, Schott and Ernst Abbe that made Jena a worldwide leading center of excellence for glass making crafts, leading-edge optics, and precision manufacturing.
1979
Development of preforms and fibers to final process technologies
The company begins its research on first preform designs followed by a continuous development of optical preforms and fibers as well as the necessary fiber processing technologies.
1993
Integration of Facilities
The integration of the complete fiber production at the Jena location materializes in highly efficient production.
1994, Juli – 2003
A former glass maker’s offspring becomes the worldwide fastest growing fiber company with a substantial share in the global LAN and special fiber businesses.
1994, Juli:
FiberCore Jena is the new global player
FiberCore Jena GmbH is founded as the world's only independent supplier of optical fibers and preforms, offering the cable companies a complete solution from ultra-pure glass to high-performance optical fibers – processed on FiberCore’s special fiber making machinery based on an optimized MCVD process.
The global market share and customer base is growing. FiberCore constantly expands its fiber making capacity. The next generation of preform technology’s is being developed. The constantly enlarged perform design lead to a jump in fiber yields.
2001, December:
FiberCore Jena AG
FiberCore Jena GmbH changes its company form and registers itself as FiberCore Jena AG
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A new facility to support the company’s growth
The new fiber and preform manufacturing facility opens thereby doubling the company’s production capacity to meet the fast growing demand for Multimode fibers.
2003
From a newcomer to a global player: FiberCore’s success story
With a combination of strategic investment, the right market approach and a globally competitive portfolio of fiber solutions, FiberCore has now become the fastest growing supplier of optical fibers; starting as a promising newcomer to now being a serious global player with substantial standing in the cable market.
2004, May
Maneuvering through a rocky downturn, the team returns - the new company is called j-fiber. It combines
the expertise in fiber making with a sound venture capital foundation and a clear defined market focus.
With fresh venture capital j-fiber is well prepared for sound future growth and market share gains in the company’s core markets for standard LAN and special fibers.
2007, January
LEONI Group acquires 51% shares of j-fiber. As part of the LEONI group j-fiber will continue to be the reliable fiber partner. Our core business is the supply to optical fiber cable manufacturer in the telecommunications industry. This remains unaffected.
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