Timothy Copp joins ICE Cable Systems as COO
ICE Cable Systems, a brand of low-voltage wire and cable products, has announced that industry expert Timothy Copp has joined the company as chief operating officer, making the move to Austin, Texas, where the company is located.
With numerous patents to his name, Mr Copp brings more than 20 years of experience as an expert in reel-less cable packaging technology. He spent 21 years with Reelex Packing Solutions, Inc, progressing from brand manager to business development VP. At Reelex he was involved in a variety of business functions, including marketing, operations and product development.
ICE Cable Systems was an early adopter of Reelex, having incorporated the specialized figure-eight coil into its bulk cable cartons to ensure installers get an optimum pulling experience. As a result, ICE president Brian Rizzo and Mr Copp already have a successful working history together that spans more than a decade. They have also been vocal in educating installers on reference-level wire and cable, and how to identify and avoid sub-standard and counterfeit offerings.
In recent years, we have shifted from buying finished goods overseas to sourcing core/raw cable domestically and managing end-production in-house including coil winding, printing and packaging,
said Mr Rizzo. This allows us to protect our dealers from unforeseen global supply shortages such as those experienced during Covid-19. This greater manufacturing control allows us to apply new innovations to further benefit installers and improve the installation experience.
Commenting on the new appointment, Mr Rizzo said, Tim brings tremendous channel and operational expertise to ICE Cable Systems. Worldwide he is the foremost expert in reel-less packaging technology and possesses deep experience in running all aspects of an organization within our industry. This is the perfect synergy.
Mr Copp added, Collaborating with Brian as a partner for more than a decade, I have experienced first-hand ICE Cable Systems' continued commitment to excellence and innovation. This is especially impressive during an era of rampant cost cutting on materials and manufacturing. I am thrilled to take on the role of COO and contribute towards an organization that shares my values of customer-centric creativity, producing the best products and doing things the right way.