ORISKANY — The Light Connection, 132 Base Road, has broken ground on a 10,000-square foot expansion as a direct result of its continuous growth in the fiber optic cable market.

The expansion, which is expected to be completed in September, will increase the company’s manufacturing footprint by 25%, according to a company announcement.

The Light Connection’s (TLC) new building will be used as an inventory warehouse and will allow for additional manufacturing lines.

“We are extremely happy and excited as this new building will allow TLC to better serve our customers both domestically and globally as the demand for communication bandwidth continues to increase through fiber optic technology,” said Garry White, TLC’s president.

“It will also allow TLC to grow and successfully meet market demand. Locally this means that new manufacturing, shipping, administrative and sales positions are immediately available,” the company president added.

The Light Connection is a member of the Giotto Enterprises family of businesses and is a privately held manufacturing facility. The company has more than 30 years of fiber optic industry experience and is a leading manufacturer of fiber optic cable and tubing products for both the domestic and international markets, company officials added.

“TLC’s commitment to unmatched customer service, the shortest manufacturing lead-times in the industry, excellent stock positions, low minimum order quantities as well as unique custom capabilities has allowed TLC to consistently grow year after year along with the customers it serves,” the announcement added.

TLC was founded in 1999 with one manufacturing line. The company currently employs 90 associates and has expanded its manufacturing capabilities with 12 extrusion lines with more lines to be commissioned once this expansion is completed.

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