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Microsoft’s AI Data Center Boom: Silicon Valley Right in Our Backyard

March 3, 2026 A large data center complex with multiple buildings, parking lots, and solar panels is surrounded by greenery. Text over the image reads: Microsofts AI Data Center Boom.

In January 2026, Mount Pleasant approved 15 new Microsoft AI data centers. 9 million square feet, $13 billion in taxable value, built on land once designated for Foxconn. For Speedtech International, a Wisconsin-based cable management manufacturer just miles away, this isn’t just big news. It’s our backyard.



Emerging Trends in Information and Communication Technologies: 2021

February 26, 2021

As we’ve entered a new year, it’s a great time to look at some of the emerging trends in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) field.  At the pace of current technology, it would be easy for a person or company to fall behind. Our Information and communications technology (ICT) industry is changing and moving …read more…


3 Tips For Bundling Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Cables

August 18, 2020 3 Tips for Bundling Power over Ethernet (PoE) Cables

It’s important to understand current best practices for organizing, arranging, and bundling PoE cables because excessive bundle size (excessive heating), over tightened wire ties (cross talk and alien crosstalk), poor quality cable or installation are all contributing factors to network problems. The technology and capability of power over ethernet (PoE) continues to advance. These smaller …read more…


Speedtech Partners with Fastenal and Bombardier to Produce Face Shields for Healthcare Workers in Quebec.

April 21, 2020 Speedtech producing face shields for healthcare

RACINE, WI — Speedtech International is supporting Fastenal to supply custom Hook & Loop SPEEDWRAP® Brand Fasteners for use with face shields for Medical Professionals manufactured at Bombardier Transit. Mandated by the government of Quebec, Bombardier designed a Face Shield to meet COVID-19 Pandemic supply demands. Working with Fastenal to supply the materials needed for …read more…


Speedtech International, Inc. Partners with Ventec Life Systems and GM to Provide Hook & Loop for Ventilators in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

April 8, 2020 GM-VENTEC Ventilators

April 8, 2020 RACINE, WI — Speedtech International is proud to support General Motors and Ventec Life Systems in their production of critical care ventilators. As one of roughly 90 suppliers Worldwide supporting the GM/Ventec initiative, Speedtech will provide Custom SPEEDWRAP® Hook & Loop Fasteners needed to support these devices. As reported on GM’s website, …read more…


Wisconsin Electrical Players come together in support of the new Crescent Electrical Supply Facility.

March 5, 2020 Crescent Sturtevant WI

We’re proud to congratulate Crescent Electrical Supply on their new Sturtevant, Wisconsin facility, a project that included three local companies and demonstrates the potential for FOXCONN’s Wisconsin First Initiative. This story features the following companies located in Racine and Kenosha County: Crescent, Valiant Electric, FOXCONN and Speedtech International, Inc. Background: The Foxconn development in Racine …read more…