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Readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) selected DuraLife® FPLP-CI Free Air, Plenum Rated Cable as one of the best new Fire, Life Safety, and Mass Notification products of 2018. DuraLife® FPLP-CI Free Air, Plenum Rated Cable is the only two-hour fire rated circuit integrity cables that are plenum rated and designed for free-air installations.

In 1986, Radix purchased a second facility in Aurora, OH, greatly expanding capacity and product development resources.

Starting in the 2001, a focused effort was made at Radix to address agency compliance, eliminate HAPs, reduce air emissions of OC’s, and address any possible health aspects concerning chemical exposure. Reducing air emissions and other improvements have not only had a positive effect on our employees, but improved product quality and performance.

In 2019, Radix adopted a spot in its home city of Euclid, Ohio. Radix employees will do their part to keep Euclid beautiful through litter prevention, beautification, community greening, and waste reduction at a specified location.

In early 2018, Radix introduced Heat Defender 650 for use in extreme high-temperature environments. Rated to 600V at 650°C, Heat Defender was developed for a customer with an application that demanded superior resistance to high temperature that only Radix can provide.

Ever wonder how our products are tested? Check out this video. During the fire test, DuraLife cables are continuously energized at their maximum rated voltage and evaluated for circuit integrity. Following the fire test, the cables are subjected to a hose stream test.

In 2016, Radix joined the Association of Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the single voice providing the home appliance industry and consumers with leadership, advocacy and a forum for action in public policy, standards and business decisions. As an AHAM member, Radix will be actively participating in technical conferences, supporting safety initiatives and providing additional insights and … Read more

Our customer service team personally works with every customer to find the best solution – no matter how big or small the business may be. We go the extra mile for you, whether you need technical expertise or a quick quote. It’s that combination of being big enough to have what you need and small … Read more

Recognizing a growing demand for 2-hour rated fire alarm cables in Canada, DuraLife® FAS 90 2-hour fire resistive cables were certified for use in Canada under CAN/ULC-S139 in 2018

Peter Edquist holds the record as Radix’s longest tenured manufacturer’s representative. He was signed on by former President and Owner, Chuck VerMerris, on November 30, 1977 and has been selling our wire and cable products for an impressive 42 years! One of Peter’s greatest achievements was acquiring the GE Lighting business located in Hendersonville, NC … Read more

Radix Wire & Cable takes pride in giving back to the local community. For a number of years, Radix has held a Carnival to raise money for the United Way. All Radix employees take part in this day long carnival, which features pay to play games and gift raffles that help raise a significant amount … Read more

Pam Kochman is our Human Resources Manager with over 20 years of experience. She started her career at Radix in 1994 and has been in her current role since 2005. Ms. Kochman received her PHR certification in Human Resources from HRCI in 2007. Ms. Kochman is also a notary public for the State of Ohio … Read more

In 2014, Radix was the first company to receive flexible, silicone-insulated cable UL 2196 recertification after UL changed the standard in 2012, filling a void left by the UL decertification to provide alternative, cost-effective solutions for electrical contractors and municipal authorities to meet the current fire code for commercial buildings. Today, we continue to add … Read more

Starting in the spring of 2018, Radix developed a Co-op program in partnership with the University of Akron and Cleveland State University. This program focuses on the development of transferable skills, exposing the student to all pertinent Radix systems, with a focus on Product and Process Engineering and Development. The students attain hands-on experience throughout … Read more

When Chuck VerMerris, former Radix owner, invited Dan Polasky to join Radix in the mid-1980s, Dan was excited to get to work in Process Development. Once he got here, he stayed for more than 30 years because he loved the people, the collaborative environment (whether he was talking to leadership or the team running the … Read more

As part of our 75 Days of Service campaign, eight Radix employees from our Aurora location volunteered at the Center of Hope in Ravenna, OH. For two hours, employees helped organize, sort, and stock their food pantry and served lunch to members of the community in need. We plan to go back to the Center … Read more

Radix is the industry leader in UL 2196 certified, 2-hour fire-rated cable systems, with more than 25 years of fire protection knowledge. So, it’s only natural we take a role to help educate those involved in the installation of critical life-safety and fire-alarm systems. Our webinars educate fire protection engineers, system designers, fire-alarm systems integrators, … Read more

In 2002, Radix Wire Company introduced DuraFlex® 550, the first UL listed 550°C wire. Challenged by OEMs to reduce the costs of added thermal protection (glass sleeve, ceramic insulator, etc) to 450° C rated wire, Radix delivered! Radix Wire & Cable became the first high temperature wire manufacturer to exceed the 450° C maximum temperature listed … Read more