Used by the World’s Most Prominent Cable Manufacturers
Sold under various brand names by the world’s leading wire and cable manufacturers, REELEX has become the standard packaging system for “last-mile” lengths of structured and low-voltage cabling such as Category 5e, Category 6, security/alarm cables, instrumentation cables, coaxial cables, and is quickly becoming the preferred package for many other types of products like fiber optics, building wire, plastic tubing, and more.
License Agreement Basics
Benefits for REELEX Licensees
2024 REELEX Usage Fees
Usage Fee Summary
1 or 2 Machines | 3 or More Machines | |
Minimum Fee | No minimum fee. | No minimum fee. |
Ongoing Fees | At the beginning of each license year, option to select either Fixed or Variable Fee. | Variable Fee |
Reporting | None | Each Calendar Quarter |
Fees Paid | In Advance | In Arrears |
Variable Usage Fee
Description | Variable Usage Fee |
Variable Fee | $0.491/kft* |
Fixed Usage Fees (Annual)
Coiling Machines: | Single-Spindle | Dual-Spindle | Automated |
Applies to: | RS1, S-500, D-510, D-750, S290, S320 | D-1000, D-1500, M340 | D-2000, D-2050 |
Fixed Usage Fee: | $15,810.00* | $19,761.00* | $25,029.00* |
All prices EXW, Patterson, NY, USA. Prices subject to change without notice. Prices effective Jan 1, 2024. *Rent and usage fees adjusted annually per the CPI-U inflation index. CPI adjustment is based on change in index values from November to November each year. November data is used because the data becomes available in December. Billings for January are invoiced in December, requiring November data to be used as a reference. Historical US CPI-U indexes can be found here: https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/surveymost?bls
New Agreement FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the new License Agreement.
Compared to equivalent packaging, REELEX is the cheapest cost per package even with usage fees. Because the REELEX coil does not require an inner support structure, the package is greatly simplified compared to a spool or reel-in-a-box. As a result, REELEX packaging costs is approximately 50% less than equivalent spool packaging, even including the usage fee.
For customers with three or more REELEX machines, most license agreements had terms that linked usage fees to a percentage of net sales dollars of product sold in REELEX. In discussions with customers, we found a variety of issues with reporting, determining accurate sales numbers, and complaints regarding the impact of raw material pricing and how it affects usage fees.
As a result, we are moving forward with a new fee structure based on the amount of product using REELEX, not what it is sold for.
All equipment deliveries beginning in 2022 will require the new agreement to be signed prior to delivery.
Year 1
For the first year of the REELEX license, the Licensee pays a usage fee prepayment equal to the Fixed Fee per machine.
Ongoing Fees
Licensees with 1-2 machines pay the Fixed Fee per machine on an annual basis, unless production is less than the quantity of packages represented by the Fixed Fee. Upon request, but only once per year, manufacturers with lower production volumes can instead request to pay based on the Variable Fee model.
Licensees with 3 or more machines produce a report each calendar quarter of packages produced. This quantity is multiplied by the Variable Usage Fee and is paid within 30 days of the end of the calendar quarter.
Unfortunately, no. The “Most Favored Licensee” clause of the agreement means that we cannot offer special or different pricing from what other licensees pay. As a result, all licensees must abide by the same terms in the new agreement.
Because over the past 40+ years there is enough variation between agreements that we must bring all licensees under the same terms. Additionally, the recent volatility in raw materials pricing means now is the ideal time to move usage fee terms to benefit all licensees. The new agreement also includes updated, modern language and additional benefits such as an indemnification clause and clarifications with regards to trademark usage.
Yes. We encourage all licensees to sign the new license agreement at their convenience. For 2022, all new REELEX equipment will require a new agreement to be signed prior to shipment.
REELEX Licensee List
Want to know which manufacturers are using genuine REELEX packaging? Take a look. We have over 80 licensees on nearly every continent.
REELEX Licensees are asked to print the REELEX trademark on their packaging so that their customers know the coil inside is a genuine REELEX coil and will provide the superior payout performance they expect.
If you are a current licensee and require the REELEX trademark logo, please let us know.
Licensee | Products Packaged in REELEX | Since | Country |
---|---|---|---|
Advanced Digital Cable | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1997 | USA |
Arrow Wire & Cable | Low-voltage cables | 1990 | USA |
AVIC Baosheng Science & Technology Innovation Co. Ltd. | Data cables | 2019 | China |
Bee Wire & Cable | Low-voltage cables | 1989 | USA |
Belden | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1974 | Worldwide |
BITNER (Zaklady Kablowe BITNER Spolka z.o.o) | Data cables | 2014 | Poland |
Burton Wire & Cable | Low-voltage cables | 1992 | USA |
Cerro Wire | THHN, Building Wire | 2018 | USA |
Ching Tai Electric Wire & Cable (CTi) | Data cables | 2007 | Taiwan |
CommScope | Data cables | 1980 | Worldwide |
CommScope India Private Limited | Data cables | 2013 | India |
Comtran | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1986 | USA |
Condumex | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1989 | Mexico |
Datwyler IT infra | Data cables | 2023 | Czech Republic |
Deca Cables | Low-voltage cables | 1987 | Canada |
Domtech | Low-voltage cables | 1985 | Canada |
Draka UK (Prysmian Group) | Data cables | 1989 | England |
EIS Wire & Cable | Data cables | 1989 | USA |
Encore Wire | THHN, Building Wire | 2014 | USA |
Falcon Fine Wire & Wire Products | Low-voltage cables | 1990 | USA |
Fuji Electric | Data cables | 1996 | Japan |
Fujikura | Fiber optic cables | 2008 | Japan |
Furukawa | Data cables, Fiber optic cables | 1994 | Brazil |
Gaon Cable | Data cables | 1999 | South Korea |
General Cables Orfandis Bros | Low-voltage cables | 2000 | Greece |
General Wire Products | Low-voltage cables | 2004 | USA |
Genesis Cable | Low-voltage cables | 1996 | USA |
Haiyan (Zhejiang Haiyan Electric Cable) | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2014 | China |
HES | Data cables | 2003 | Turkey |
Hold Key | Data cables | 2008 | Taiwan |
ICC | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2013 | USA |
ICE Cable | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2014 | USA |
ICME ECAB | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2002 | Romania |
Kansai Tsushin | Data cables | 1999 | Japan |
Keystone Wire & Cable | Low-voltage cables | 1986 | USA |
Kijima Cable | Data cables | 1997 | Japan |
Kyushu Network Cable | Data cables | 1996 | Japan |
Lake Cable | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1996 | USA |
Leviton (Berk-Tek) | Data cables | 1989 | USA |
Leviton (Brand Rex) | Data cables | 1992 | Scotland |
LinkZ | Data cables | 2006 | Hong Kong |
LS Cable & System | Data cables | 1999 | South Korea |
LTK Cable | Data cables | 1995 | Hong Kong |
Madex | Data cables | 1997 | Poland |
Nexans Brazil | Data cables | 1997 | Brazil |
Nexans Turkey | Data cables | 2007 | Turkey |
Odeskabel | Data cables | 2020 | Ukraine |
Proterial (formerly Hitachi Cable) | Data cables | 1989 | USA |
Prysmian General Cable | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1977 | Worldwide |
Prysmian Group | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1993 | Worldwide |
PYS High-Tech Co.,Ltd | Data cables | 2016 | China |
Sandmartin Electronic | Data cables | 2015 | China |
Sanyo | Data cables | 1996 | Japan |
SEI Optifrontier | Data cables | 2008 | Japan |
ShenZhen Owire Communication Technology Co.,Ltd. | Data cables | 2016 | China |
Shinko Electric Industrial | Data cables | 1997 | Japan |
Siemon | Data cables | 2015 | USA |
Southwire | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1983 | USA |
Sterlite | Data cables | 2005 | India |
Stratasys | 3D Print Filament | 2011 | USA |
Structured Cable Products | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2015 | USA |
Sumitomo | Fiber optic cables | 1998 | Japan |
Sunf Pu Technology Co., Ltd. | Data cables | 2018 | Taiwan |
Superior Essex | Data cables | 1976 | USA |
Taihan Cable & Solution | Data cables | 1999 | South Korea |
Tianjie (Zhejiang Tianjie Industrial, Ltd.) | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2024 | China |
Telcon Fios (Prysmian Group) | Data cables | 2002 | Brazil |
Teldor Wires & Cables | Data cables | 1995 | Israel |
Thai Wonderful Wire, Ltd | Data cables | 2017 | Thailand |
Trans Cable International, Inc. | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 2023 | USA |
Tsushin Kogyo | Data cables | 1996 | Japan |
Tycab | Low-voltage cables | 1996 | Australia |
Voka Vogtlandisches | Data cables | 2003 | Germany |
Windy City Wire | Low-voltage cables | 1992 | USA |
Wonderful Wire | Low-voltage cables, Data cables | 1995 | Taiwan |
YFC-BonEagle Electric Co., LTD. | Data cables | 2019 | Taiwan |
Zhejiang SY Science & Technology | Data cables | 2017 | China |
ZFNM (Zaporozhye Factory of Non-Ferrous Metals) | Data cables | 2021 | Ukraine |
Zhaolong (Zhejiang Zhaolong Cable) | Data cables | 2015 | China |
ZTC Technology (Suzhou) Co.,Ltd. | Data cables | 2015 | China |
Frequently Asked Questions
Download for Printing
You can download the logo by filling out the use form here.
WARNING: It is essential that only cable packaged using REELEX equipment have the REELEX logo. Packages bearing the logo and not using REELEX technology will be considered a breach of the license agreement and may result in your REELEX license being revoked or risk legal action.
Compared to equivalent packaging, REELEX is the cheapest cost per package even with usage fees. Because the REELEX coil does not require an inner support structure, the package is greatly simplified compared to a spool or reel-in-a-box. As a result, REELEX packaging costs is approximately 50% less than equivalent spool packaging, even including the usage fee.
For customers with three or more REELEX machines, most license agreements had terms that linked usage fees to a percentage of net sales dollars of product sold in REELEX. In discussions with customers, we found a variety of issues with reporting, determining accurate sales numbers, and complaints regarding the impact of raw material pricing and how it affects usage fees.
As a result, we are moving forward with a new fee structure based on the amount of product using REELEX, not what it is sold for.
All equipment deliveries beginning in 2022 will require the new agreement to be signed prior to delivery.
Year 1
For the first year of the REELEX license, the Licensee pays a usage fee prepayment equal to the Fixed Fee per machine.
Ongoing Fees
Licensees with 1-2 machines pay the Fixed Fee per machine on an annual basis, unless production is less than the quantity of packages represented by the Fixed Fee. Upon request, but only once per year, manufacturers with lower production volumes can instead request to pay based on the Variable Fee model.
Licensees with 3 or more machines produce a report each calendar quarter of packages produced. This quantity is multiplied by the Variable Usage Fee and is paid within 30 days of the end of the calendar quarter.
Unfortunately, no. The “Most Favored Licensee” clause of the agreement means that we cannot offer special or different pricing from what other licensees pay. As a result, all licensees must abide by the same terms in the new agreement.
Because over the past 40+ years there is enough variation between agreements that we must bring all licensees under the same terms. Additionally, the recent volatility in raw materials pricing means now is the ideal time to move usage fee terms to benefit all licensees. The new agreement also includes updated, modern language and additional benefits such as an indemnification clause and clarifications with regards to trademark usage.
Yes. We encourage all licensees to sign the new license agreement at their convenience. For 2022, all new REELEX equipment will require a new agreement to be signed prior to shipment.
No! The royalty fee associated with licensing REELEX pays for all past, present and future patents and know-how.
Thinking about changing your packaging? Let us help! We have over 40 years of packaging expertise.
If you are currently having cable manufactured and packaged by a REELEX Licensee and your packages are not printed or labeled with the REELEX trademark logo, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to supply you with the logo.
Per the license agreement, all packages made using REELEX technology should have the logo affixed somewhere on the package.
OEM and Private Label Trademark Usage
For OEMs/Private Labels who are using genuine REELEX technology via using a supplier licensee, REELEX offers a trademark license agreement. This agreement allows well-known OEMs and Private Labels to become genuine REELEX trademark licensees in exchange for committing to using only genuine REELEX licensees as suppliers. Besides ensuring that the packaging is genuine REELEX and is not under threat of patent infringement, this agreement allows REELEX to confirm that an OEM or Private Label is lawfully using REELEX patents while helping promote their brand.
Get Started
First contact us. Let us know what type of product you are packaging and what your goals are. We will provide some ballpark pricing. Next, we will make samples of your product in REELEX packaging for your evaluation. If you like it and wish to become a licensee, you will need three things:
1. Sign a License Agreement
License Agreement
The REELEX License Agreement is a contract signed by all licensees for use of REELEX technology. More information on our licensing model can be found here.
OEMs and Private Labels
Alternatively, if you are having your product manufactured by a current licensee, you can also become a licensee by signing an trademark agreement.
2. Purchase or Rent a REELEX Machine
You will need a REELEX machine to produce REELEX coils.
3. Pay Ongoing Usage Fees
All REELEX licensees pay ongoing usage fees which vary depending on machine type and overall REELEX output. Information on usage fees can be found here.
Ready to get started? Contact us!
License Agreement Obligation
According to the license agreement, all packages containing REELEX coils must have a REELEX trademark logo visible somewhere on the package.
License agreement language has changed subtly over the years, however all agreements include the following language. This is typically found in either Section VIII or Section XI and normally reads as follows:
“LICENSEE agrees that it shall label all Packages produced pursuant to this Agreement, whether labeled as being manufactured by the LICENSEE or private label or otherwise, with the “REELEX” trademark…”
Besides being contractually obligated via the license agreement to print the mark on all REELEX packages, this logo is an important indicator that your company produces quality product and that the package will perform the way installers expect it to.
Warning: It is essential that only cable packaged using REELEX equipment have the REELEX logo. Packages bearing the logo and not using REELEX technology will be considered a breach of the license agreement and may result in your REELEX license being revoked.
Cable Safety
The majority of counterfeit, knockoff and non-compliant twisted-pair cabling on the market today is sold in boxes that look just like REELEX packaging. To help educate the industry about these cables, REELEX has joined with the CCCA (Communications Cable and Connectivity Association), whose mission includes informing end-users about counterfeit and non-compliant cable.
These poor-quality cables use imitation REELEX coiling methods that knot, tangle and cause cable damage, while the cables themselves can cause significant issues ranging from signal loss to fire hazards.
Because REELEX packaging is the standard package for LAN and other low-voltage cable, the REELEX logo is one trademark that spans across manufacturers and regions across the globe.
This means that the REELEX logo is a clear signal to end-users, government officials and customs personnel that the cable inside the package is likely to be manufactured in compliance with laws such as the National Electric Code (NEC). CCCA has determined that the REELEX trademark is one standard which the industry as a whole can use to identify genuine cable to government, industry and safety organizations.
End-User Identification
The REELEX logo identifies to the installer that the package contains a genuine REELEX coil which will perform as expected and is far less likely to tangle or snag as products packaged using counterfeit REELEX methods. Furthermore, the REELEX logo is an indication to end-users that they are purchasing a genuine, quality product in a genuine, quality package from an honorable and honest company.
Import and Customs Risk
The REELEX logo has been recorded with Customs and Border Protection. Because the REELEX logo must be placed on the cable package regardless of manufacturer, ports of entry have been notified to specifically look for this logo and scrutinize closely any package that does not have this mark printed on the box. This means that boxes of cable that do not have the REELEX logo or are improperly printing the REELEX logo not under license have a greater chance of being identified as unsafe cable and not be allowed through US customs or otherwise be scrutinized by authorities. Manufacturers trying to import illegal or non-compliant cable with the REELEX logo visible may face legal action.
Patent Identification
The REELEX logo indicates that the coil is packaged using a patented and licensed method utilizing the intellectual knowledge of REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc.
This logo protects the licensee’s investment in REELEX by indicating the utilization of the brand and thereby the legal protection, marketing advantages and authenticity of quality the REELEX brand logo represents.
Because the REELEX system is a patented technology, the authorized use of these patents, associated trademarks and know-how is administered through the signing of a License Agreement and the paying of usage fees or “Royalties”.
This contract gives the Licensee full access to REELEX’s portfolio of patents and all trademarks associated with the REELEX system, while also entitling the Licensee to unique advantages and benefits guaranteed to them as long as the REELEX system is being utilized.
Royalty fees are collected from ALL REELEX licensees. Everyone with a D-750 pays the same fee regardless of how long they have been a customer, or how many machines they have. The small companies can compete equally with large companies with no favoritism. These royalties keep REELEX in business so we can continue to provide parts, service, know-how and decades worth of R&D to our customers. Without the royalty fee REELEX would be out of business very soon, and so would service and parts to support over 300 active REELEX machines, over 100 major cable producing facilities and thousands upon thousands of distributors around the globe.
All License Agreements contain a “Most Favored Licensee” clause. This clause states that any changes to pricing will be made available to all licensees equally.
This guarantees you that you are paying the same prices for machines and fees as all other companies in your country. All companies, big and small, pay exactly the same amount for machinery, parts and fees.
In accordance with the license agreement, there are no available discounts or special deals available to you or your competitors. If there were, they would be offered to all licensees equally.
License agreements signed in 2013 or later include global coverage. Previous to 2013, individual agreements were signed per country. For companies with multiple locations, we strongly recommend contacting us to sign the updated agreement, which greatly simplifies and modernizes the REELEX license contract. Contact us for more information.
Fundamental to REELEX licensing is the concept of “know-how”. The REELEX coil and the methodology is trade secret, and has never been patented. This technology and surrounding intellectual knowledge including software programming, proprietary circuitry, formulas, calculations, algorithms, equipment designs and over 40 years of packaging expertise are all included under the “know-how” moniker.
Simply put – because REELEX could not survive on machine sales alone. Our annual machine sales are not very many, and thus with 40+ employees the cost of running the business would force machine prices to be extraordinarily high. This would make the barrier to adopt REELEX much too expensive and nobody would buy machines.
Thus, if REELEX tried to survive from machine and part sales alone we would be out of business. Instead, REELEX sells machines “at cost”. This means that when REELEX sells a machine it includes material, labor, development costs and overhead, but no profit.
The Royalty fees are collected from ALL REELEX licensees. Everyone with a D-750 pays the same fee regardless of how long they have been a customer, or how many machines they have. The small companies can compete equally with large companies with no favoritism. These royalties keep REELEX in business so we can continue to provide parts, service, know-how and decades worth of R&D to our customers. Without the royalty fee REELEX would be out of business very soon, and so would service and parts to support over 300 active REELEX machines, over 100 major cable producing facilities and thousands upon thousands of distributors around the globe.
Like many licensing arrangements, the customer, or “Licensee”, pays REELEX system usage fees, or “royalties”, that are based upon the production capability of the REELEX coiling machines that they own or rent. These royalties are typically paid annually for those that own up to two REELEX machines, and monthly for those that rent equipment.
For large manufacturers operating three or more coiling machines, the annual fees are based upon a customer’s annual sales volume of REELEX packages. These are considered “variable” fees. More information on the Royalty schedule structure can be found here.
The Royalty fees are collected from ALL REELEX licensees. Everyone with a D-750 pays the same fee regardless of how long they have been a customer, or how many machines they have. The small companies can compete equally with large companies with no favoritism. These royalties keep REELEX in business so we can continue to provide parts, service, know-how and decades worth of R&D to our customers. Without the royalty fee REELEX would be out of business very soon, and so would service and parts to support over 300 active REELEX machines, over 100 major cable producing facilities and thousands upon thousands of distributors around the globe.