--- title: Sumitomo description: Sumitomo Electric Lightwave (SEL) foresaw the migration to an all optical fiber network when it first opened its doors in Research Triangle Park, NC. --- [Click to Contact Sales](https://www.accu-tech.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) | Call Corporate Office at [888-222-8832](tel:18882228832) [![Accu-Tech logo with tagline in navy blue](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Accu-Tech%20Blue%20Tagline%20300px%20-%20Edited.png?width=300&height=95&name=Accu-Tech%20Blue%20Tagline%20300px%20-%20Edited.png "Accu-Tech logo with tagline in navy blue")](https://www.accu-tech.com/?hsLang=en) # Sumitomo Electric Lightwave ## About Sumitomo > **Sumitomo Electric Lightwave** (SEL) foresaw the migration to an all optical fiber network as early as 1983 when it first opened its doors in Research Triangle Park, NC. > The sole dedication is to the advancement of optical fiber technology and exceptional service to the customer — then and now — has positioned Sumitomo Electric Lightwave as a major industry leader in the innovation, design, development, and manufacturing of optical fiber and connectivity solutions for fiber optic communication, wireless, residential broadband, CATV, FTTx, data center, and enterprise networks. ![abbs1](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/abbs1.jpg?width=208&height=352&name=abbs1.jpg)   ### Featured Products #### Fusion Splicer Solutions [![Fusion Splicer Solutions](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/g_feature-fusion-splicer-solutions.png)](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/product-category/fusion-splicer-accessories/) [![Explore Fiber Splicers](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/d0c655e7-feec-453e-acf3-26defb7387fe.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/d0c655e7-feec-453e-acf3-26defb7387fe)   #### FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions[![FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TC_24-Special-Shot_1-min-1.png)](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/product-category/optical-fiber-cable-solutions/) [![Explore Optical Cables](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/246a584c-3138-4900-90e5-61d849d6ceec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/246a584c-3138-4900-90e5-61d849d6ceec)   #### Optical Fiber Cable Solutions [![Optical Fiber Cable Solutions](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/freeform-ribbon.png)](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/product-category/optical-fiber-cable-solutions/) [![Explore Optical Cables](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/246a584c-3138-4900-90e5-61d849d6ceec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/246a584c-3138-4900-90e5-61d849d6ceec)   #### Data Center Solutions ![Data Center Solutions](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/3K-V-HSX_Open.png) [![Explore Data Centers](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/33109f9f-b72a-4939-a5dd-224fa4c59cec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/33109f9f-b72a-4939-a5dd-224fa4c59cec)   #### Connectivity Solutions ![Connectivity Solutions](https://sumitomoelectriclightwave.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Lynx-Customfit-Splice-On-Connector-2.png) [![Explore Connectivity](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/603d3074-82af-412c-b620-aee51221356e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/603d3074-82af-412c-b620-aee51221356e)   ### Featured Resources #### FutureFLEX Air-Blown Fiber Quick Overview #### **Data Center Solutions Guide** #### [![Sumitomo Guide SS](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumitomo%20Guide%20SS.png?width=305&name=Sumitomo%20Guide%20SS.png)](https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/Sumitomo%204th_Level_QUAD_FOLD_1-1-14.pdf?hsLang=en) #### [Click to Download](https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/Sumitomo%204th_Level_QUAD_FOLD_1-1-14.pdf?hsLang=en)   ![Sumitomo logo new](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sumitomo%20logo%20new.jpg?width=287&height=36&name=Sumitomo%20logo%20new.jpg)   ### Fill out the form below to incorporate Sumitomo into your next project: ### Contact your local Accu-Tech representative to learn more about customizing your ideal solution.  [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/02ed39f7-3ffa-4502-a206-3a2016af1147.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/02ed39f7-3ffa-4502-a206-3a2016af1147) ### Additional Information ### About Accu-Tech Accu-Tech is a national distributor of Voice, Data, AV, Wireless, and Security solutions. 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