OSCEOLA, WI – May 14, 2025 – Northwire, a LEMO Group Company, was presented with the Waytek® 2024 Product of the Year Award for its DataCELL® J1939 Ruggedized CANbus Data Network Cable at the 2025 Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo in Milwaukee, WI.

“This prestigious award recognizes Northwire’s innovation, commitment to excellence, and remarkable contributions to the automotive and commercial vehicle industry,” said Charlie Kanan, CEO of Waytek, Inc., in a letter to Northwire. “Your work in delivering a reliable, high-performance communication solution for demanding applications truly sets you apart, and we are proud to have you as one of our key partners.”
Engineered to meet the SAE J1939 specification and RoHS3 compliant, Northwire’s DataCELL® J1939 cable delivers consistent, high-performance data transmission for your sophisticated, ruggedized data network at a competitive price.
Built to withstand extreme conditions, the cable delivers exceptional resistance to oil, fluids, mechanical vibration, and EMI/RFI interference. Northwire's proprietary DataCELL® technology ensures reliable copper cable performance with exceptional impedance consistency over the entire cable length – improving the efficiency and safety in heavy-duty applications.
To learn more about the technical specifications, download the DataCELL® J1939 CANbus Cable Datasheet (PDF). 
Winning Waytek’s Product of the Year is more than recognition of a successful product, it reflects Northwire’s ongoing commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success. “This award reinforces our belief that quality is not a one-time achievement but a continuous promise,” said Jeff Lewison, Account Manager at Northwire. “It motivates us to keep investing in innovation, refining our processes, and empowering our teams to exceed expectations.”