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Creating Brighter Connections

Lightera is more than a name — it’s a commitment to creating brighter connections that shape the future. 

Lightera leads in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, uniting Furukawa Electric, OFS and Furukawa Electric LatAm.  

For decades, we’ve advanced optical communications, enabling a more connected and sustainable world.  

Our legacy includes pioneering fiber optic innovations, from early fiber cables to cutting-edge network solutions. As part of Furukawa Electric, with 140 years of excellence, we deliver world-class solutions with local expertise.  

Our Mission

To build brighter, more connected communities by providing innovative solutions powered by optical technologies.  

Turning values into impact

At Lightera, our values are more than words—they shape how we innovate, collaborate, and serve. 

We Lead
We are committed to excellence through innovation and leadership. 
We Learn
We learn together through experience, collaboration, and teamwork.​
We Care
We are dedicated to caring for each other, our customers, and our communities.​

Sustainability: Building a Brighter, Greener Future

ESG is in our DNA, where actions related to the environment, social and corporate governance are part of the daily lives of our employees.

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From our global ecosystem to your local business

With manufacturing facilities, support centers, and research and development hubs across five continents, we combine global innovation with local expertise — delivering the best solutions for our customers, wherever they are.

USA – Norcross Production Center  Headquarters

6305 Crescent Drive NW  GA 30071 +1 888.342.3743  +1 770.798.5555 [Outside the US and Canada] 

USA – Norcross  Production Center

2000 Northeast Expressway  GA 30071

USA - Avon Production Center

55 Darling Drive  Avon, CT 06001 

USA - Carrollton Production Center

10 BrightWave Blvd.  Carrollton, GA 30117 

USA - Carrollton Production Center

1 BrightWave Blvd. Carrollton, GA 30117

USA - Somerset Production Center

19 Schoolhouse Road  Somerset, NJ 08873

USA - Sturnridge Production Center  

50 Hall Road  Sturbridge, MA 01566-1279 

Mexico – Mexicali  Production Center

Carretera Mexicali, Algodones #4798, Int. 3-2, Colonia Diez, División Dos – Parque Industrial Vie Verte – 21395 – Mexicali – B.C., C.P. México – Tel.: (52686) 905-5130 

Mexico – Mexico City Office

C. Lago Zurich 219-Piso 12, Amp Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11529 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Colombia – Bogotá  Office

Edifício Ecko, Calle 90 No. 13A – 20 – Oficina 605

Brazil – Curitiba CIC  Production Center

Rua Hasdrubal Bellegard, 820 – Cidade Industrial – 81460-120 – Curitiba – PR – Brasil – Tel.: (+55 41) 3341-4000 

Brazil – Curitiba CIC  Production Center

Rua Hasdrubal Bellegard, 739 – CIC – 81.460-120 – Curitiba – PR – Brasil – Tel.: (+55 41) 3341-3963

Brazil – Curitiba Downtown Office

Rua Comendador Araújo, 499 – 11º and. – Centro – 80420-00

Brazil – São Paulo  Office

Av. Das Nações Unidas, 12.399 9º andar – Conj. 98A Ed. Landmark Nações  CEP/ZIP 04578-000 São Paulo – SP – Brasil   Tel. +55 11 5501-5711 

Brazil – Campinas  Office

Av. John Dalton, 301 – Cj.11ª – Bloco A – Edifício 2, Techno Park – 13069-330 – Campinas – SP – Brasil – Tel.: (+55 19) 2116-2000 

Brazil – Sorocaba  Production Center

Av. Pirelli 1.100 – Éden – 18103-085 

Brazil – Santa Rita do Sapucaí  Production Center

Av. Sapucaí, 450A – Boa Vista – 37540-000 – Santa Rita do Sapucaí – MG – Brasil – Tel.: (+55 35) 3473-3327  

Argentina – Buenos Aires  Office

Maipú, 255 – Piso 11B – C1084ABE – Capital Federal – Argentina

Spain – Madrid  Office

Calle de Goya, 47, 2A, 28001

Morocco – Tanger  Production Center 

Lot no95 Zone Franche Automotive City  Commune Jouamaa, Province Fahs-Anjra  Tanger, Maroc  Office: +212 05 31 06 30 41  M84V+GMJ, La Ville Nouvelle Cherafate, Marrocos

Denmark  Production Center

Priorparken 680  DK-2605 Brondby  +49 821 46049 22 [cable and connectivity]  +45 43 45 88 88 [fiber and specialty photonics]  +1 770.798.5555 [global] 

USA - Somerset Production Center

25 Schoolhouse Road  Somerset, NJ 08873 

Argentina – Berazategui  Production Center

Rua Nacional 2, km 37,5 – Centro Industrial Ruta 2 – C.P. 1893 – Berazategui – Provincia de Buenos Aires – Argentina 

United Kingdom – South Wales Office

Raglan House Cwmbran NP44 3AB South Wales United Kingdom

Germany – Ausburg OfficeGermany – Ausburg Office

Kurzes Geländ 8A 86156 Augsburg

Japan – Headquarters

2-6-4, Otemachi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo , Japan 100-8322

Japan – Chiba Production Center

6, Yawatakaigandori, Ichihara-shi, Chiba Pref. 290-8555

Japan – Mie Production Center

20-16, Nobono-cho, Kameyama-Shi, Mie 519-0292

Japan – Hakusan Inc. Office

Kuratsuki 2-2, Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa, Japan 920-8203

Thailand – Bangkok   Office

191 Silom Complex Building, Unit C, 16th Fl, Si Lom, Kwaeng Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Indonesia – Jakarta  Office

The Vida Office Building, 3A Fl, Unit 7 – Jl. Raya Perjuangan No.8, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta 11530

Indonesia – Office and Production Center

Jl. Moh Toha Km.1 Tangerang Banten 15112
LIGHTERA INNOVATION

Advancing Optical Science, Driving Innovation 

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and transformation, embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and collaborating across disciplines. 

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Join Lightera – Build the Future with Us

At Lightera, we empower our employees to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the world. We foster a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive, collaborate, and drive change. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent in the industry. If you’re seeking a rewarding career with opportunities to learn, lead, and contribute to cutting-edge innovation, we invite you to explore our open positions. Be part of our mission to shape the future of connectivity.  
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