April 6, 2026

Material Science Innovation. Network Reach. Broadband Built to Last.

For service providers (ISPs), engineers, and contractors building or upgrading broadband networks, infrastructure selection increasingly comes down to material performance, installation efficiency, and long-term durability. To meet these requirements, Oldcastle Infrastructure’s product development teams have built a focused communications portfolio spanning outside plant (OSP) access solutions and premise connectivity components, delivering depth across material platforms, backed by materials science expertise and North American manufacturing scale.

End-to-End OSP Access Across Multiple Engineered Materials
Reliable access points are foundational to fiber and copper distribution networks. This portfolio brings together established underground enclosure brands—Duralite®, Carson®, Christy®, and Oldcastle Polymer—giving engineers flexibility across composite, HDPE, polymer concrete, and traditional concrete materials.

• Lightweight composites (Duralite) provide structural performance with significant weight reduction compared to traditional polymer concrete, improving handling safety and installation efficiency while maintaining Tier-rated load capabilities.
• HDPE enclosures (Carson) offer corrosion resistance, field workability, and lighter-weight installation advantages, ideal for pedestrian and greenbelt applications requiring chemical and water resistance and ease of modification.
• Polymer concrete platforms (Oldcastle Polymer) balance high compressive strength, moisture resistance, and dimensional stability for commercial and traffic-rated environments.
• Precast concrete solutions (Christy) deliver time-tested structural durability for municipal standards and heavy load conditions.

Complementing below-grade enclosures, the OSP offering also includes a molded communications pedestal engineered for above-grade distribution and service drops. Designed for UV stability, impact resistance, and field adaptability, the pedestal supports fiber and copper terminations in last-mile and campus deployments, aligning with the same material-driven engineering approach as the underground solutions. 

This multi-material portfolio enables designers to match enclosure and pedestal performance—load rating, weight, environmental resistance, and installation method—to site-specific conditions rather than defaulting to a single material.

Delivering Connectivity from Street to Premise
At the demarcation point and inside the structure, the portfolio extends to structured connectivity components from our Primex® product line:

• WaveTM fiber NIDs and terminals provide a secure, organized transition from OSP fiber into residential and multi-tenant infrastructure.
• SOHO Pro™ media panels create a centralized structured wiring hub within homes and small commercial spaces, supporting broadband, voice, and smart technologies while maintaining cable management discipline.
• Complementary modules, jacks, and fiber wall plates enable clean terminations and scalable service delivery to endpoints.

Together, these premise solutions streamline technician workflows and support consistent installation standards from the exterior handhole or pedestal to the interior wall plate. This results in faster, easier and safer installation for contractors

Sustainability by Design
Oldcastle Infrastructure integrates sustainability into every stage of design and manufacturing. Lightweight composites and HDPE enclosures reduce material use and transportation energy, along with polymer concrete and precast solutions extend service life—lowering replacement frequency and waste. Indeed, Duralite is manufactured with up to 65% recycled material, while some Carson variants incorporate up to 97%. Primex structured connectivity components, including fiber terminals, media panels, and wall plates, are designed for long-term reliability, organized cable management, and minimal material impact. 

Our focus on recyclable materials, durability, and responsible manufacturing practices helps networks meet environmental goals without compromising structural integrity, installation efficiency, or reliability. Selecting materials optimized for both performance and sustainability allows project teams to minimize environmental impact while building broadband networks that last.

Material Innovation Meets Unmatched Scale
The strategic advantage for engineers, project managers and installers lies in taking advantage of engineered material breadth and technical depth. Spanning lightweight composites, HDPE, polymer concrete, traditional concrete, and advanced molded plastics—all backed by materials science expertise and a broad North American manufacturing footprint—no other communications product portfolio gives project teams such flexibility to optimize infrastructure for real-world conditions. 

For ISPs, engineers, and contractors focused on deployment speed, structural reliability, and lifecycle performance, this material-driven approach delivers practical precision at the access points that keep networks connected.

To learn more, visit Oldcastle Infrastructure Communications Solutions at: Communications Infrastructure Products | Oldcastle Infrastructure