May 19, 2025
LOUISVILLE, KY – LLFlex, a leader in specialized metal laminations, is investing in its domestic capabilities. As the only U.S.-owned laminator producing steel, aluminum, and copper laminated tapes for shielding and armoring critical fiber optic, sub-sea, power, telecommunications, and copper conductor cables, LLFlex is an important contributor to safeguarding the national security of the United States of America.
LLFlex recognizes the national security importance of its manufacturing operations. In 2024, LLFlex began to actively divest from China as a main source for bare ECCS steel for fiber optic cable armor, given that LLFlex’s materials are essential for a secure and resilient critical infrastructure, including telecommunications and energy networks.
LLFlex continues to seek alternative partners for its input materials to ensure a resilient, domestically focused supply chain. This strategic shift strengthens the company’s ability to meet growing demand while supporting policies that prioritize American industry. As part of these efforts, LLFlex strengthened its operations in Kentucky and North Carolina and continues to invest in manufacturing, training and jobs.
“LLFlex is committed to President Trump’s vision of a secure America,” said Tom Bowden, Chief Executive Officer of LLFlex. “As the only U.S.-owned laminator serving a critical market with national security implications, we understand the need and benefits of onshoring production of critical materials for our nation’s infrastructure. Reducing the nation’s dependency on Chinese raw and finished products is not just a business decision, it’s a strategic imperative to protect American interests and ensure our products remain made in the USA, which in turn provides jobs for everyday Americans.”