Power & Communications Applications
Polymer Innovations for the Connected World
With deep roots in wire and cable, Geon is built on decades of PVC compounding expertise. Now, with a polymer-agnostic portfolio spanning PVC, TPE, CPE, and engineered polymers, Geon is engineering the materials behind the data centers, renewable infrastructure, EV networks, and telecom systems defining the next era of connected infrastructure.
Geon partners with customers to deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective performance across every Power & Communications segment.
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Market Applications for Power & Communications Solutions
Geon materials are specified in the wire, cable, enclosures, and interconnects that move power and data through residential, commercial, industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets.
Residential & Commercial
Geon's PVC formulations provide high- and low-temperature performance, durability, and regulatory compliance required for building wire, electrical components, and conduits that power homes and businesses.
Applications include:
- Building Wire
- Service Entrance Equipment
- Junction Boxes
- Switches and Receptacles
- Conduits
Telecom
Geon's PVC compounds deliver flame retardance, processing speed, and signal integrity that FTTx, 5G, PoE, and modern telecom infrastructure require.
Applications include:
- FTTx Cabling and Connector Housings
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Cables
- 5G Tower Power Supply and Grounding
- Radio Access Network Connections
Industrial Power & Automation
Geon's PVC and TPE compounds provide flexibility, oil and chemical resistance, and harsh-environment durability that industrial automation and power distribution systems demand.
Applications include:
- Tray Cables
- Continuous Flex Cables
- Servo Motor and Robotics Cables
- Sensors and Actuators
- Quick-Connect Overmolding
Utility
Geon's PVC formulations are engineered for dimensional stability, weather resistance, and high- and low-temperature performance required of medium voltage cables, switchgear, and grid components.
Applications include:
- MV Power Distribution and Transmission
- Generator and Transformer Connections
- Switchgear and Relay Interconnect
Data Centers
Geon's PVC and FR compounds, including plenum-grade formulations engineered to UL 444, UL 910, and NFPA 262 standards, support the power distribution and communications cabling that data centers depend on.
Applications include:
- Plenum and Riser Communications Cables (copper and fiber)
- Utility and Genset MV Cables and Insulators
- Tray Cables
- Busway Systems
- Power Whips and Connector Overmolding
- PDU and Server Cables
- Flexible and Rigid Conduits
Renewable Energy
Geon's PVC and TPE formulations provide UV resistance, weatherability, and impact durability required for solar, wind, and renewable infrastructure in continuous outdoor service.
Applications include:
- Solar PV Cable
- Solar Panel, Inverter, and Grid Cabling and Connections
- Wind Power Transmission
- Slip Ring Cables and Connections
Electrification & EV
Geon's TPE compounds provide flexibility, impact resistance, and high-temperature performance that EV charging infrastructure and battery systems demand.
Applications include:
- Flexible EV Charging Cables
- EV Charger Housings and Connectors
- Battery Pack and ESS Housings
- Module Wiring
Explore Other Solutions
Geon has one of the most extensive formulation libraries, offering a broad range of polypropylene and other thermoplastic polyolefin products. If you don’t see the application you need, discover some of our other applications that will meet the needs of your customers.
Applications include:
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Residential & Commercial
Geon's PVC formulations provide high- and low-temperature performance, durability, and regulatory compliance required for building wire, electrical components, and conduits that power homes and businesses.
Applications include:
- Building Wire
- Service Entrance Equipment
- Junction Boxes
- Switches and Receptacles
- Conduits
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Telecom
Geon's PVC compounds deliver flame retardance, processing speed, and signal integrity that FTTx, 5G, PoE, and modern telecom infrastructure require.
Applications include:
- FTTx Cabling and Connector Housings
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Cables
- 5G Tower Power Supply and Grounding
- Radio Access Network Connections
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Industrial Power & Automation
Geon's PVC and TPE compounds provide flexibility, oil and chemical resistance, and harsh-environment durability that industrial automation and power distribution systems demand.
Applications include:
- Tray Cables
- Continuous Flex Cables
- Servo Motor and Robotics Cables
- Sensors and Actuators
- Quick-Connect Overmolding
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Utility
Geon's PVC formulations are engineered for dimensional stability, weather resistance, and high- and low-temperature performance required of medium voltage cables, switchgear, and grid components.
Applications include:
- MV Power Distribution and Transmission
- Generator and Transformer Connections
- Switchgear and Relay Interconnect
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Data Centers
Geon's PVC and FR compounds, including plenum-grade formulations engineered to UL 444, UL 910, and NFPA 262 standards, support the power distribution and communications cabling that data centers depend on.
Applications include:
- Plenum and Riser Communications Cables (copper and fiber)
- Utility and Genset MV Cables and Insulators
- Tray Cables
- Busway Systems
- Power Whips and Connector Overmolding
- PDU and Server Cables
- Flexible and Rigid Conduits
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Renewable Energy
Geon's PVC and TPE formulations provide UV resistance, weatherability, and impact durability required for solar, wind, and renewable infrastructure in continuous outdoor service.
Applications include:
- Solar PV Cable
- Solar Panel, Inverter, and Grid Cabling and Connections
- Wind Power Transmission
- Slip Ring Cables and Connections
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Electrification & EV
Geon's TPE compounds provide flexibility, impact resistance, and high-temperature performance that EV charging infrastructure and battery systems demand.
Applications include:
- Flexible EV Charging Cables
- EV Charger Housings and Connectors
- Battery Pack and ESS Housings
- Module Wiring
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Explore Other Solutions
Geon has one of the most extensive formulation libraries, offering a broad range of polypropylene and other thermoplastic polyolefin products. If you don’t see the application you need, discover some of our other applications that will meet the needs of your customers.
Applications include:
Performance Features for Power & Communications
Deep PVC expertise and decades of polymer innovation help Geon bring a variety of solutions to Power & Communications customers.
Flame Retardance (FR)
ATO-free and ATO-lite compounds that maintain FR performance
Processing Efficiency
Engineered for fast line speeds and easier production
Weatherability & UV Resistance
Long service life indoors and outdoors
Cold Impact Performance
Reliable down to -40°C for outdoor and harsh environments
Low Smoke Performance
Plenum-grade formulations with up to 75% smoke reduction vs. FEP
Flexibility
Engineered to bend, flex, and perform in dynamic applications
Oil & Chemical Resistance
Durable in industrial and infrastructure conditions
Polymer-Agnostic Portfolio
Compatible compounds across multiple chemistries
Power & Communications Services & Support
Geon brings field engineering, regulatory know-how, and trial support to help customers move from concept to production faster.
Field Development Engineering
Works on-site alongside customers during trials to dial in equipment, troubleshoot, and optimize processing.
Regulatory Support
Navigates UL, CSA, NFPA, and NSF standards, with deep working knowledge of certification requirements and the testing customers need to pass.
Canadian Manufacturing & Global Supply
Offers local supply and transit advantages through a Canadian manufacturing footprint with strategically located facilities across North America and China.
Frequently Asked Questions About Power & Communications Polymer Solutions
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Geon offers PVC, TPE, CPE, PP, and engineered polymer compounds designed to meet the performance requirements of power, communications, industrial, and infrastructure cable systems.
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The best cable coating or jacketing compounds depend on the application's temperature, flexibility, flame-retardance, and environmental requirements. Geon offers formulations engineered for a wide range of wire and cable constructions.
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Key considerations include signal protection, environmental durability, installation requirements, and long-term reliability. Geon's portfolio of PVC and custom alloy compounds is engineered to support the performance demands of modern fiber optic cable systems.
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The ideal flame-retardant formulation depends on the cable's performance and compliance requirements. Geon's portfolio includes ATO-free and ATO-lite compounds engineered to deliver flame-retardant performance while supporting processing efficiency, flexibility, and long-term reliability in power and communications applications.
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